Sony: Move Not Designed To Be A "Casual Controller"
See Full ImageWhile there's little doubt that the Wii's motion controller was indeed designed for casual widespread appeal (you never saw so many non-gamers flocking to a store's game section), Sony continually wants to separate themselves from that aim.
Sony typically takes whatever chance they can get to differentiate their PlayStation Move controller from what Nintendo is currently offering. And beyond the obvious increase in technology and precision, and beyond the fact that Sony intends to produce many Move-compatible titles for mature audiences, is the actual design of the controller. In speaking to OPM, Sony R&D manager Dr. Richard Marks spoke about the marketing goals for the company's nifty new peripheral:
"We worked really hard to have a compromise of simplicity and effectiveness. You want to pick it up and know exactly what to do. There's a big, simple button under your thumb and nice analogue buttons. So those are for the casual players, but then we had the original PlayStation symbols for the core experiences," Marks continues. "It was really important that the design appeal to both. We don't want it to be a casual controller, that wasn't the goal."
By targeting major titles in the existing and future PlayStation 3 lineup, Sony really is making a push for Move to be recognized by those always-valuable "core gamers. This is why the likes of SOCOM 4, Killzone 3, and the Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will feature Move compatibility. So in other words, Sony says Move is both accessible to a large number of people but is also something the hardcore followers would enjoy. Well, we don't have much longer to wait to find out...
Tags: move, playstation move, sony, ps3
7/13/2010 10:24:50 AM Ben Dutka
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Highlander
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:49:20 AM
You'd think that by now, you'd have got tired making the same joke about Move every time it's mentioned.
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WolfCrimson
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:55:04 AM
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Victor321
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:07:44 PM
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Highlander
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:46:54 AM
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WolfCrimson
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:54:02 AM
I wanna play Sorcery, I've been a huge fan of the Harry Potter books and the whole wizard concept presented in those books. 2011 can't come soon enough.
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Highlander
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:57:21 AM
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JPBooch
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 11:10:37 AM
Also, the move package and an extra wand.
The package comes with the Move controller, the sports game, and a sub-controller. I'm getting an extra controller for boxing game and others that I've seen being played with 2.
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kraygen
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:12:20 PM
If you are into sorcery type fantasy like harry potter and the like, I highly suggest you read The Bartimaeus Trilogy. 3 wonderful books with a great story.
Also there is a series that has only released 2 books so far(3rd comes out this fall) called Monster Blood tattoo. I've really enjoyed them both, happen to like them more than harry potter.
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JPBooch
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 11:04:47 AM
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I realize that what I said is probably pie in the sky talk, I think the Move will offer a more realistic experience but I doubt the precsion will be better. Simply because of the fine motor control with your thumbs is exponentially more than that of your whole hand and wrist. (The thumb takes up 90% of the motor control in the cerebral cortex for the hand)
Now, if you could stabilize your hand with your other hand then you might be able to have better control. Or, just like with a mouse, rest your wrist and arm on a table then maybe it'll offer better control.
I can't wait to try it out.
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:25:56 PM
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I hope Sony notices how much people love that game.
And take that into account when pursuing more MOVE games.
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Heroes on the Move might be fun as well, just need to see more of it.
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kraygen
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:14:14 PM
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HAMCHUNKS
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:13:19 PM
i doubt there is much more than just what they showed at E3
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kraygen
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:15:28 PM
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Thanks sony, I appreciate you remembering us.
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HAMCHUNKS
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:11:36 PM
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Alienange
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:35:38 PM
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Patching it into HR and featuring it in Socom is all fine and good, but this thing needs a killer app for a certain audience. You can't cater to everyone. Nintendo proved that much.
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Robochic
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:52:19 AM
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___________
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 4:18:06 AM
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JPBooch
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 8:45:45 AM
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Starter Bundle is 99.96
Comes with
1 Move Controller
1 Sub-Controller
Sports Champions Game
Move Controller is 49.96
Sub-Controller (totally unnecessary with bundle) is 29.96
So, the total would be 149.92 or 179.88 if you got 2 subs.
What are you buying for another 60 bucks?
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Highlander
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:07:13 AM
In fact if you already have a PSEye and DS3 or Sixaxis controller, all you need is the $50 Move controller and you're ready to go. Though I bet a lot of people opt for the optional sub-controller anyway.
Last edited by Highlander on 7/14/2010 10:08:14 AM
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JPBooch
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:33:09 AM
Last edited by JPBooch on 7/14/2010 10:34:02 AM
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___________
Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 8:29:28 AM
but what sony wont tell you is some of the games, like the gladiator game in the demo disk requires 2 move controllers.
if you want to be able to play every game than you need 2 move controllers and 1 ps eye at the absolute minimum!
that alone would cost you 100 AUD + 80 for a extra move controller.
not to mention accessories like the charger which is 40 AUD now thats one expensive charger!!!!!, or move shooter.
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ghinasky
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:06:19 AM
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The PlayStation Move are now available for live demos at Best Buy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ffl_k2PFUg and see real peoples experiences.
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Mamills
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:41:47 AM
hmm