PlayStation Move Motion Controller Coming this Fall

[wade.hinkle]

The Playstation Move Motion Controller will be released for the Playstation 3 this fall. The controller will be released with PlayStation Move sub-controller to be used along with the motion controller for navigation of in-game characters and objects.

The combination of the PS3 system and PlayStation Eye camera detects the precise movement, angle, and absolute position in 3D space of PlayStation Move motion controller, allowing users to intuitively play the game as if they themselves are within the game. PlayStation Move motion controller delivers unmatched accuracy through its advanced motion sensors, including a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and a terrestrial magnetic field sensor, as well as a color-changing sphere that is tracked by PlayStation Eye camera. Through PlayStation Move system, both fast and subtle motion can be detected, whether the user is swinging a tennis racket, or painting with a brush. With PlayStation Move motion controller, users can provide direct input through action buttons and an analog trigger, while receiving physical feedback from rumble functionality and visual feedback from the sphere's ability to display a variety of different colors.

The PlayStation Move sub-controller is a one-handed controller, developed to further expand the game play options that PlayStation Move games can offer. The PlayStation Move sub-controller features a curved design that pairs with the motion controller and comes with an analog stick and directional buttons that allow users to control the game when moving characters or choosing a direction. Like all other Wireless Controllers for the PS3 system, it comes with a built in lithium-ion rechargeable battery as well as Bluetooth technology, enabling the controller to transfer the input information wirelessly to the PS3 system without a cable. PlayStation Move motion controller and sub-controller will further broaden the gaming experience on the PS3 system for all genres, from games that use one motion controller to games that use both controllers. The Dualshock or Sixaxis Wireless controller can be used in place of the sub controller

The PlayStation Move controllers has been well received within the industry and now 36 third party developers and publishers have decided to support PlayStation Move platform. In fiscal year 2010, SCE Worldwide Studios will also release more than 20 games that are either dedicated to or supported with the PlayStation Move platform.

Product Details:

PlayStation Move motion controller
Product code: CECH-ZCM1
Release date: Fall 2010
Recommended retail price: TBD
Color: Black
Mass: Approx. 145 g
External dimension: Approx. 200mm X 46mm (height X diameter)
Battery type: Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Voltage: DC 3.7 V
Operating temperature: 5 degrees C ~ 35 degrees C

PlayStation Move sub-controller
Product code: CECH-ZCS1
Release date: Fall 2010
Recommended retail price: TBD
Color: Black
Mass: Approx. 95 g
External dimension: Approx. 138mm X 42mm (height X diameter)
Battery type: Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion batter
Voltage: DC 3.7 V
Operating temperature: 5 degrees C ~ 35 degrees C



I got to see this back at E3, but at the time it still had a few issues, it will be interesting to see how much improvement it has had.

Source: Press Release

[Chris]

I approve this thread as it's valid.

Interested in 'Move' though? Hell no. I'm not interested in Natal either.

[46Matt]

Could they have made this look any more ridiculous?

[wade.hinkle]

Originally Posted by 46Matt

Could they have made this look any more ridiculous?

Unfortunately the answer to that could very well be yes!!

[JasonA]

To me it just looks like a Wii-mote with a lightbulb. But as the Wii proved, motion controllers are the way forward and contributed to the huge success of that console. I have big hopes for Natal though, because it means I dont have to hold anything at all & I can speak to it I just hope that the best thing it works with doesnt turn out to be TotemBall

[46Matt]

Originally Posted by JasonA

To me it just looks like a Wii-mote with a lightbulb. But as the Wii proved, motion controllers are the way forward and contributed to the huge success of that console. I have big hopes for Natal though, because it means I dont have to hold anything at all & I can speak to it I just hope that the best thing it works with doesnt turn out to be TotemBall

I seriously hate that game..............

I'm not sure how Move and Natal are going to fare really. I still think the casual gamers will go for the Wii because it's already known, their mate/mum/sister/brother has one. After the initial buzz around them the more 'hardcore' market will forget about them. Personally I'm intrigued as to what they will be like but highly doubt I'll ever own either.

[JasonA]

I want to teach Milo how to swear

[Rossko_UK]

I don't play my Wii for the very reason I don't wish to move around after a hard day's work. This will not make me dust down my PS3 any time soon.

The balls on top change colour though which I think is cool.

[Chris]

The only balls I see are blue.

[Shaka]

Originally Posted by Chris

I approve this thread as it's valid.

Interested in 'Move' though? Hell no. I'm not interested in Natal either.

Yep same here, i was never even impressed with the wii when it 1st was announced in 2005, i have been doing all this with my Eyetoy on PS2 and PS Eye on the PS3 for years.

only the people who have not played this, are impressed by this.

this may work for some games, but i don't see anything interesting yet, natal or this or the controler on the wii are casual gimmicks.