PlayStation Move: "A Benchmark In Entertainment Innovation"
Perhaps you need the reminder. And even if you don't, after talking about it for months on end, it's only proper that we provide you with the launch announcement.
Today, Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced the arrival of PlayStation Move exclusively for the PlayStation 3. The new motion-sensing technology will be in retail stores across North America on Sunday, September 19 (some GameStops are preparing midnight launches, too). Offering the "most immersive and realistic gaming experience" yet, Move allows us to utilize a "full range of motion, as well as the opportunity to project the player's image into select games," and of course, it all includes high-definition quality. Said Jack Tretton, SCEA CEO:
"The launch of PlayStation Move is the latest in a long line of innovations over the past 15 years that demonstrate how the PlayStation® brand continues to push the videogame industry forward. We've spent a lot of time perfecting the motion control technology of PlayStation Move, and we are confident this is a benchmark in entertainment innovation that will change the way consumers interact with games."
Nearly 30 Move titles have been announced to date, and that includes EyePet, The Fight: Lights Out, Kung Fu Rider, Sports Champions, The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, Time Crisis: Razing Storm, and Sorcery. Sony has also added Move compatibility to existing and future titles as well, including Killzone 3, Heavy Rain, Resident Evil: Gold Edition, and SOCOM 4.
Move is available at a range of different prices; the Move bundle - priced at $99.99 - features the Playstation Eye, one PlayStation Move controller, a copy of Sports Champions, and a Move game demo disc. If you don't yet own a PS3, there's the PS3 Sports Champions Move Bundle for $399, which features a 320GB PS3 Slim. If you've already got the PS3 and the Eye, you can nab the separate Move controller for $49.99 and the optional navigation controller for $29.99.
So, who's Moving?
Tags: playstation move, move launch, sony move, move details
9/17/2010 10:35:15 AM Ben Dutka
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Sancho
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 7:48:26 AM
Underdog15
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:00:44 AM
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And if he doesn't buy it, I'll tell him he should. Phrases like "a real Playstation fan would buy it" should work nicely.
WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 2:37:09 PM
DazeOfWar
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:37:59 PM
phudge_supreemz
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:02:23 AM
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Underdog15
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:06:37 AM
Lawless SXE
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 1:37:20 PM
kevinater321
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 7:06:59 PM
Orvisman
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 8:18:03 AM
Wait until next year for EA to develop Tiger Woods with Move in mind for better control and precision.
airwedge1
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:06:42 AM
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Mr_Nice_Guy
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:23:32 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 2:39:07 PM
bigrailer19
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 8:30:18 PM
bridgera
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 3:14:36 AM
Could have lowered it to $150 w/o the Nav (haven't needed it yet).
2 controllers makes certain games like archary and gladitor duel more fun, but it isn't required.
If you are waiting for the price to go down, you may be waiting a really long time. How often do you see an official accessory drop in price?
Last edited by bridgera on 9/18/2010 3:15:31 AM
fluffer nutter
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 2:03:14 AM
hellish_devil
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:07:34 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 2:39:35 PM
sirbob6
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 2:55:22 PM
Sancho
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 8:27:52 PM
bigrailer19
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 9:00:32 PM
coverton341
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:14:21 AM
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ETA: Actually, I can't find the stand alone price for Sports Champions but if it is more than 19.99 then buying everything separate would be more than the bundle and I don't need a second PS Eye. I definitely won't be picking this up until I can get it used or it comes down in price for the individual pieces.
Last edited by coverton341 on 9/17/2010 11:19:08 AM
coverton341
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 12:08:38 PM
Pandacastro
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 12:23:48 PM
coverton341
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 2:05:32 PM
bridgera
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 3:18:47 AM
Also, since Sports Champions is the bundle game, a lot of copies are going to sell, meaning you can probably pick it up on amazon in a month or two for $20.
Deleted User
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:47:23 AM
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Gone
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 12:03:04 PM
Alienange
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 12:46:10 PM
Orvisman
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 8:41:25 AM
Deleted User
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 1:14:17 PM
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kevinater321
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 7:09:44 PM
tes37
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 8:17:56 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 2:44:47 PM
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GuardianMode
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 2:53:49 PM
bigrailer19
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 9:03:21 PM
maxpontiac
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 3:32:28 PM
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Orvisman
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 8:27:36 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 3:42:55 PM
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jaybiv
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 3:49:31 PM
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bigrailer19
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 8:28:35 PM
Orvisman
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 8:25:21 AM
sha4dowknight05
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 6:38:12 PM
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bigrailer19
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 8:27:40 PM
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The accuracy and precision sets itself apart from anything ive seen or played. I cant believe its this good. I had my doubts but im a believer. I love it and am very happy that most of the move games are only $39.99. Priced better than the wii and play and look 100 times better. I shouldnt even compare it to the wii cus really its day and night.
Lots of fun here, and cus you use a controller still it hits home with me as a what people call a "hard core gamer". Good "move" sony!
ValdiPS3
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 8:45:01 PM
bigrailer19
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 9:01:57 PM
Orvisman
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 8:24:32 AM
Axe99
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 10:00:03 PM
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Also used it with Sports Champions and some demos, and the gap between Move and Wii motion plus is considerably larger than the gap between Wii motion plus and the basic Wii controller - the level of accuracy really is phenomenal, and the difference in how similar games (swordfighting, table tennis) work on Sports Champions compared with Wii Sports Resort really highlights the difference.
However, it does mean that motion games now actually require more skill. I wasn't too bad at Table Tennis on the Wii - I suck badly in Sports Champions, because I have to actually play the game, lol! Don't get me wrong, I think this is a really good thing, as it gives motion games real depth that the Wii just couldn't, because of it's lack of precision.
tes37
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:10:09 PM
bridgera
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 3:23:33 AM
___________
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 3:09:39 AM
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been through 4 of them now, 3 starter kits and one separate controller and no matter what i do i cant get them to sync with either of my consoles.
i even rang sony yesterday to see what the hells going on and they were clueless!
how can you make something and not know how to fix it?
bridgera
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 3:21:23 AM
Step 1) Disconnect all Accessories (PS3 Eye, Move controler) & Power off
Step 2) Plug in PS3 Eye, power back on. Make sure camera works. (I actually had problems getting the PS3 to recognize the camera).
Step 3) Sync the Move like a normal controller.
Sucks it isn't working for you, hope this helps.
___________
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 8:24:35 AM
my camera is fine i have been through 3 of them and each worked fine, its the move controllers which refuse to sync with the console.
i even reset the console to factory settings which formatted the HDD so now ive lost all my games and even that did not work.
im going to try stop into sony central tomorrow see if they can figure out whats going on.
what i cant understand though is 1 why do my DS3 and six axis controllers work but move wont, it cant be a bluetooth issue because the DS3 and six axis work fine.
2 how can sony create a product and not know how to fix it!?
tes37
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 11:52:53 AM
bigrailer19
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 12:16:33 PM
bigrailer19
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 12:21:04 PM
But I dont care I have a wii, and a PS MOVE and can honestly say Sports champions is both more realistic and 100 times more accurate.
tes37
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 12:55:10 PM
Robochic
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 1:00:11 PM
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Also I was @ walmart and futureshop both stores here where I live in Canada are sold out of the move system bundle and only saw one controller left I love seeing that :)
Orvisman
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 8:34:33 AM
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The guys there said they called all the local stores (there are six within 10 minutes of my house… seriously) and all of the stores are sold out. It is looking good for Sony so far!
The Move seems to have the hardcore really excited like the Wii did at first, but it seems as if Sony delivered the precise motion controls hardcore gamers were salivating over with the Wii at first… until they realized all the Wii has to offer are canned animations. Fortunately, the Move doesn’t have to rely on canned animations.

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Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 10:51:41 AM