GDC 10: Sony "Arc" Officially Named As PlayStation Move
It was unveiled at E3 last year but this new unveiling is a bit more official; it features the actual name of the product.
Previously rumored to be known as the "Arc," the new motion sensing technology will be called PlayStation Move. We received the press release not long after it was shown during Sony's press conference at this year's Game Developers Conference, and if you want some actual hands-on opinions, go visit Engadget. They're saying this dual unit will offer a "motion-based, high-definition gaming experience unlike anything on the market." We will also receive the sub-controller at the same time; it will be used in conjunction with the main motion controller for "intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects." Of course, you will need the PlayStation Eye in order for Move to "move" and while we don't yet have pricing for the latter, they say the total setup will cost you less than $100. Furthermore, one of the reasons the technology was delayed from the spring to the fall was because Sony wanted some compatible titles available for the launch. And during the display of Move at GDC, they showed off Sports Champions, MoveParty, and Motion Fighters.
Here's the specifics of the release:
"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. Furthermore, PlayStation Eye camera can capture the player's voice or image, enabling augmented reality experiences."
A grand total of 36 third-party developers and publishers are ready to support PlayStation Move and in fiscal year 2010, SCE Worldwide Studios will provide us with over 20 games "that are either dedicated to or supported with the PlayStation Move platform." So how's all this strike you?
3/10/2010 9:00:24 PM Ben Dutka
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godsman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:50:03 PM
Oyashiro
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:53:54 PM
Gregory Freeman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:16:41 PM
Bo0mKiiD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:40:44 PM
shadowpal2
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:53:09 PM
As for Socom 4 itself...I can't really say since it was only a game demo used to show off the PlayStation Move so yea.
Excited for this...I may buy it if it's within the $50-$70 range.
Orvisman
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:04:44 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:16:21 PM
Gregory Freeman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:18:40 PM
Gregory Freeman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:26:56 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:36:39 PM
Milonakis
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:18:04 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:20:04 PM
Bo0mKiiD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:42:31 PM
fluffer nutter
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:39:45 AM
Gregory Freeman
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:13:07 PM
I remember my grandfather telling me that back in the day, you could get away with alot that in todays society would be considered deviating greatly from the social norm... Including jokes, remarks, etc...
IMO Today's society needs to be a little less sensitive to subjects such as jokes, remarks, and even games... There is just too much going on in this world that, on a level of urgency and importance, trumps all those things.
But anyway as for the PSM, I'd love a release date... I cannot wait to have a "Wii" that can play games at 1080P 3D! My stance on natal is that if you don't have a tactile control interface of some variety, be it foot pedals or even small hand held devices, for a motion technology, you are almost bound to fail. Who wants to play games where you look like a goof flailing your empty hands constantly? lol at least with a controller, you have an idea that the person is playing a game :P
Gregory Freeman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:19:37 PM
Hezzron
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:06:29 PM
swapnilgyani
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:46:25 PM
Imagine how well Kratos could use this in that minigame!!!
On a serious note though, I'd really like to see a ground-breaking tennis game to be developed around this technology.
Roach721
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:40:32 PM
chedison
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:49:07 PM
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Also very interested to see what games will support this technology. Just have to wait and see I guess....
godsman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:51:32 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:56:31 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:17:58 PM
eLLeJuss
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:25:49 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:33:00 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:55:02 PM
Highlander
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:05:39 PM
chedison
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:22:12 PM
kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:33:37 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:34:05 PM
Oxvial
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:35:56 PM
godsman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:40:31 PM
archs13
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:59:01 PM
daus26
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:33:10 AM
chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:36:10 AM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:56:22 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:19:43 PM
chedison
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:43:33 PM
Imagi
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:30:05 PM
migabyte
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:07:25 PM
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vicious54
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:37:22 AM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:10:54 PM
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I just found the pricing in this other Engadgets article.
You'll be able to get Move in three ways:
in a bundle with a PS3,
standalone
and in a starter kit targeted at "under $100" with the PS Eye, a controller, and a game.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/playstation-move-motion-controller-launched-at-gdc/
BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:44:42 PM
inkme101
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:11:51 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:20:45 PM
inkme101
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:26:56 PM
inkme101
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:28:36 PM
that would be like the wii requiring 2 wii motes for a single player experience and only coming bundled with one wii mote. and since sony "really want to treat this as a stand alone console" they need to bundle correctly!
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:24:33 PM
johnld
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:24:37 AM
@world
the cheapest i saw a ds3 was at frys for 49.99. The funny thing was that price was only for the black controllers, if you wanted a different color, its 55 bucks. basically you're paying 5 bucks more for a different color controller which does the exact same thing. hahaha
Orvisman
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:19:06 AM
If you want to play the games that support Wii Motion +, then you need to shell out another $50 for two units (or more depending on the number of players in the house) just to give you more accurate control, which should have been standard from the start, that Ninty claims is 1:1 -- I have it, and believe me it isn't 1:1.
And you say Sony is a bunch of dicks if they make you buy a second unit... Ninty and M$ft bleed their customers dry.
BikerSaint
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:19:56 PM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:13:18 PM
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Qubex
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:28:46 PM
eLLeJuss
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:14:48 PM
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kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:36:04 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:21:48 PM
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NoSmokingBandit
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:25:32 PM
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migabyte
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:47:48 PM
kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:47:28 PM
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Also move has best tracking technology out there and it will for a long time. They will probably release a gun attachment for shooters which will make those games more interesting to me.
I might actually buy and play a sports game, driving games could have a wheel attachment, no more need to spend $300 on an expensive 3rd party wheel.
Psn games that are out now will have firmware updates to allow use with this. I have the psn online bowling game and it is supposed to support psm. A pool table game could be awesome, invite you're friends over for the bowling alley experience without the need for the shoe rental and the nasty smells.
Play as the quarterback in the next madden, baseball pitching and hitting on the next big MLB game, hockey games, golf games.
The possibilities are endless, all the stuff they are coming up with is amazing. Has anyone seen eyepet? Totally for little kids but the tech is ridiculously cool.
Even if you're not a fan of motion gaming, can't you at least get behind the idea of sony stealing all of nintendo's customers. Why play golf with a bobble head character with graphics from 1980, when you can play tiger wooods.
I'm in full support of sony stealing customers from lesser machines. I look forward to it and any new tech they can provide, because it may bring things we can't even imagine yet.
Personally just want me some fantasy action rpg play with this, but in the end like it or don't Sony rules and it will only help them win the console war.
I think that's something we can all support.
Oxvial
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:03:34 PM
kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:08:00 PM
Also the wii allows you to buy each piece separately, these will probably have the same option.
inkme101
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:12:35 PM
kraygen
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:41:30 AM
The eye retails for $40, so the move will probly sell with the sub controller for no more than $50. So packaged separately you could expect to pay no more than $30 msrp.
If that's msrp, you'll probly be able to get one on amazon for $20 in no time. I doubt they'd put all this support behind it, just to make it unaffordable and have it fail.
Plus even if $20-$30 seems too high, I personally find it hard to buy a dualshock, just do what I will, buy only what you need and get the others when a little extra money is available.
Irievibes
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:15:07 AM
i believe mostly , it will be online multiplayer games, and even then, i think 2+ players games on the same console will be handled like the Wii, first one, then the second person uses the same set of controls, then back to person one, so on and so forth
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:07:02 PM
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Phoelix
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:19:09 PM
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All it really seems that Sony has done is take Nintendo's creation and tweak it to be (hopefully) more sensitive. I don't see how Sony will unseat Nintendo at their own turf of "casual gamers" now. But they did pull off the PS3 as a whole, so who knows.
I think I like the buttons better on the Move, but we shall see.
___________
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:33:28 AM
i cant take a article off the web, tweak it to my liking and hand it into a assignment because thats plagiarism.
but sony can release a controller that is exactly the same as nintendos but looks different and has a different name?
WTF?
now thats BS!
kraygen
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:47:19 AM
Look under wii remote
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Move
Appearances can be deceiving. They look similar, but are different, just like they look similar to your tv remote, but are different.
Phoelix
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:54:19 PM
I don't have a problem with this; without other companies expanding on each other's ideas, the only computer with a graphical user interface (mouse, etc.) would be a mac. Which would suck.
___________
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:04:43 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:21:37 PM
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Qubex
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:30:52 PM
One thing we all know, is the World Will Not End with Natal ...only with You... :)
Q!
"speak to the droid"
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daus26
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:36:40 AM
And no, I will never play a racing game while pretending I'm holding a wheel in mid-air.
Perhaps Natal is purely for the casual gamers. I keep hearing from the xbox people saying that it will support hard core gamers too. I'm really curious about that.
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chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:37:05 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:42:09 AM
Qubex
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:34:15 PM
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The aim of the game is that you are a traffic cop directing traffic when traffic lights break down... and you need to survive as along as possible before without being run over - using your 2 move light build red and green controllers...
That would be compelling content now wouldn't it...
Or what about parking a commercial jetliner game called, "Stop! Damn it, Stop!"... if you get it right you can get trophies, upgrades to your customer and become top plane parker of the month :)
I hope these controllers do not signify the rise of PS3 PSN Shovel ware... shoveling bits not snow!
Q!
"speak to the droid"
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kraygen
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:51:43 AM
Qubex
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:35:41 PM
kraygen
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:25:27 AM
MyWorstNightmar
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:22:28 AM
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___________
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:30:55 AM
if you mean its going to flop, sell poorly and get allot of people pissed than i dont think that will happen.
on the other hand if you mean it could alienate the games focusing them on motion control instead of traditional buttons than i agree.
just wait and see, im on the fence with this because theres so many ways it could go.
when you think about it though there are certainly some areas where it would come in handy.
like in shooters when your aiming down your scope its hard to keep someone in your sight because the sticks are so twitchy.
using the motion controller would make that task so much easier.
lets wait till release before we pass judgment?
MyWorstNightmar
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:27:10 AM
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Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:02:18 AM
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:27:13 AM
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i dont mind if games are compatible with the motion controller, but if im forced to use it than im not going to be happy.
if its cheap, and thats a massive if because sony peripherals, well there not exactly cheap i may get it.
the playstation eye for example set me back 80 bucks when i bought it when burnout paradise came out.
120-150 max and i may buy it if theres some games i want to use it for.
one thing i can see it really shining in is shooters when your using a sniper its really hard to keep a moving target in your scope because the sticks are way to twitchy.
thats why KZ2 used the sixaxis because its much more accurate and less twitchy, but using the wand all together would make it even easier.
WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:39:21 AM
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Kai200X
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:47:39 AM
herukuti
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:40:24 AM
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this is cool now the ps3 can have rts and mmorpgs.
and they need to work on driver support for pc/linux/mac.
im happy sony did right with this but i wonder if they should have put the controls in one design with the analog being on the sphere peripheral.
it looks hardcore enough.
i have a ps eye but i will have to get the two controllers because they dont look to be a package(the two controllers).
im guessing around the 80 to 100 dollar mark.
WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:43:19 AM
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Jackyl
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:59:07 AM
chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:03:49 AM
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Jackyl
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:09:20 AM
chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:12:05 AM
Highlander
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:14:41 AM
kraygen
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:56:47 AM
Jackyl
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:08:26 AM
As far as I'm concerned, all these motion controllers are just gimmicks to grab more of the casual gaming market share. Great for light, fun, casual games, but not for any serious game.
The exception, in my opinion, would be motion controllers for something like Heavy Rain... but then again that's more of an interactive drama than a game, so the rule still holds up.
Orvisman
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:37:52 AM
It is an erroneous, M$ft-fueled assumption that Natal is more advanced than the PSEye. The PSEye can do whatever Natal can do. Heck, it already does most of what Natal claims to do in current software:
EyePet
GT5 (head tracking)
The Eye of Judgment
PSN Games:
Aqua Vita/Aquatopia
Mesmerize
Operation Creature Feature
The Trials of Topoq
Tori-Emaki
The fact that people don't know this and erroneously think Ninty innovated anything with the Wii is due more to Sony's lack of support and marketing for the PS EyeToy and PSEye than anything else. The EyeToy did motion controls before the Wii. The only thing Ninty did was take the camera out of the picture and put it in you hand.
Ninty and M$ft fanboys are incorrectly accusing Sony for ripping off Ninty and M$ft as a me-too company and conveniently forget Sony experimented with the tech LAST gen.
What I want to know is why M$ft can't get Natal to work with its Vision camera? Or can it, but it is trying to bleed its customers dry by selling them another camera.
Imagi
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:55:33 PM
kraygen
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:57:39 AM
Jackyl
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:46:54 AM
chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:01:34 AM
kraygen
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:07:24 AM
Irievibes
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:22:45 AM
Bloodysilence19
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:36:01 AM
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i was lil disappointed though Sony took the wiis nunchuck idea, but just made it wireless. they gotta though at e3 to make people want it more than wii is showed better game genres running it like fps or rpg just anything that doesn't look to much of casual game.
overall this could be a big thing for Sony due to they actually marketing it right by bundling it with a ps3 n eyetoy together. but before they start doing more with their motion controller, they better figure out how to keep thier inventory always stocked.
Highlander
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:53:14 AM
chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:00:22 AM
Ultimadream
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:13:10 AM
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Oh quick Q. - Is sixaxis not being programed into games anymore, i bought Uncharted 2 recently (Wish i got it sooner) and i noticed with Granades you can't use the sixaxis.
WolfCrimson
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:16:21 AM
Imagi
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:40:34 PM
Though it could be a habit from my PC days, when hours would be spent tweaking settings to get a good mix between GFX vs framerate, oh how I don't miss them days.
herukuti
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:55:20 AM
kraygen
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:13:57 AM
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@carlo
It says that at release you'll only need 1 move, should be possible to use with sword/shield game, use the move for sword, and a sixaxis/dualshock for the shield.
I'm telling you Sony is awesome!
chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:27:06 AM
dveisalive
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:46:44 AM
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chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:27:57 AM
JackC8
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kraygen
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:26:45 AM
Orvisman
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:20:27 AM
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:25:39 AM
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kraygen
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:28:47 AM
tridon
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:55:20 AM
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That being said, if EyePet finally comes out here in North America and you HAVE to use the Move to play it, I'll be disappointed. I'll also be importing my first title.
Imagi
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:48:12 PM
Roach721
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:42:57 PM
Imagi
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:46:11 AM
Imagi
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:44:08 PM
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:44:11 PM
Highlander
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:02:07 AM
totozero18
Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:44:07 AM
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:33:11 PM
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totozero18
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:11:21 AM
Fane1024
Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 5:26:37 PM
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Each and every Move controller should have everything (globe, buttons, analog stick, etc.) that both these prototypes have, so that we only have to buy one new type of controller.
Don't follow Nintendo's lead on this, Sony. Wiimote + nunchuck + Wii Motion Plus (+ Classic controller) for each player = most of why I haven't bought a Wii.
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Highlander
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:41:31 PM
That's actually a pretty good name, no silly made up words from Sony...and it emphasizes the whole nature of the experience.
The software support sounds like it will be pretty darned good up front with so many third parties committed to it. I hope that Sony combines this with the 3D update and 3D TVs for some truly innovative 3D motion capture and gaming experiences.
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