First there was the Wii, then Microsoft's full-body-capturing Project Natal grabbed out imaginations. And now -- and not to be left out -- Sony's finalized plans to roll out their own motion-capture system. Sony today at the Tokyo Game Show confirmed their Motion Controller for the PS3 will be available in the spring of 2010 with a baker's dozen of supported games.
The remote-like device, tentatively named just "Motion Controller," works in conjunction with the PlayStation Eye to capture movement, voices, and player images. The controller uses two motion sensors, a gyroscope, and an accelerometer -- much like the Wii-mote. That orb up top serves a dual function as a motion tracker and an additional source of in-game visual cues to the player. It has the same rumble pack as DualShock 3 controllers and runs on rechargeable lithium ion batteries.
Sony has also released a more complete list of already-available games that will add motion-control functionality via a network update, including PAIN, Flower, Hustle Kings, High Velocity Bowling, and EyePet. Upcoming games specially designed for motion will include Ape Escape, Echochrome 2, Eccentric Slider, Sing and Draw, Champions of Time, Motion Party, The Shoot, and Tower.
There's no pricing information available yet.
Civilized Games caught Sony's tech demo at the E3 gaming conference a few months back, if you wanna check it out in action.
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Wow, it really looks like the wii has expired, the PS3 has really taken motion sensitivity to the next generation.
That tech demo has been out a while now. It's cool, but I really want to see games use it. Demos like that are one thing, applying it to games is another. Hopefully they're more clever than the developers.
I really like to have this Sony PlayStation 3 Motion Controller. For sure this is worth of secured loans to have. Thanks for the video demo, but I’m thinking that the SONY should first release games that will surely make the consumers fall for the Motion Controller. So far the Wii-remote is quite good but it just have limited options. With this Sony PlayStation 3 Motion Controller, I hope it is much better than other remote that recently introduced in the world of gaming technology.
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Now that is cool, its like what we all wish the wii was.
That's neat. I don't want the wii to die though. :<
I do want the Wii to die. Worst console I ever bought
finally nintendo will be punished for making the wii
Dident they make a PS2 game that used a cam to capeture movement in a danceing game or something
It's going to be way too pricey for this motion controller and I want to relax when I play games, not stand up and kill myself like I'm playing paddleball which will be necessary with the EyePet and its accessories..... I'll stick with the dualshock controller and demand better games for that that are more intuitive and immersive with state of the art graphics.
The idea is great the prototype remote looks like a explicted toy a woman would use due to the Orb :(. Just one mans opinion I wish sony all the best in this project. Until then happy gaming.
It might not be so good as it seems i wonder if Nintendo will amp up there system or not pick bad games to put on there system but i am a big fan of Nintendo because with out Nintendo there would be no play station no play station2 and no play station3.Back then Sony was a company that made tape recorders and was asked by Nintendo to help them make the play station but Nintendo didn't intend to call it that but Nintendo gave up on the project feeling uncomfortable with it and Sony used there money and took the system renamed it sold it as there own.
Looks good but from what I can tell about the xbox natal, I am putting my money with xbox.
Project natal looks alot better than this
Does anyone know if it as good as the Nintendo stuff?
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It is supposed to be. But we will no when it and the reviews comes out.
Sounds interessting. I´ll trie it out (job gera)
The major players in the e-gaming continue to inspire imagination and from my view, healthy competition. I guess for me my only concern is that the constant influx of new and similar technology is too much for the average family to digest.
I enjoy a balanced approach between face to face gaming, such as bingo, chess and the e-gaming that is now very much part of family entertainment. The PS3 is a fantastic piece of equipment that offers every home an opportunity to use it for their own individual needs.
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A motion controller was something Sony had to introduce to stay competitive with Nintendo and Microsoft. With 3D gaming also coming exclusively to the PS3 later this year, it is significantly boosting its armoury in the console wars.
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