Considering the relative tameness of the motion controls in the post-Wii era, I think you can safely forego the straps. It would definitely simplify things if n

Considering the relative tameness of the motion controls in the post-Wii era, I think you can safely forego the straps. It would definitely simplify things if nothing else. I've only used the straps on mine very briefly, and find them more comfortable without them anyway.