Sony PlayStation Move motion controller named and detailed

PlayStation Move

Sony has finally unveiled its motion controller, and while we'd all heard rumours the Wiimote-esque controller would be called the Arc, it's in fact been named the PlayStation Move.

Set to launch in the autumn, the Move motion controller will be partnered with the Move sub-controller, which will aid you in more precise movement and navigation of characters and objects thanks its D-pad and joystick. Basically, it's the Nunchuk of the PlayStation world, except it works wirelessly alongside the motion controller instead of having to be connected together.

The Move platform of course would not be complete without the PlayStationEye camera, which tracks your movements and position in 3D space of the Move motion controller – something Sony says will allow users to play games as if they were actually in it. You'll even be able to record your voice or snap your picture, to really place yourself in the game.

As for the Move motion controller, the glowing orb on the end of it changes colour as you play, helping the PlayStation Eye camera to track both fast and subtle moves. You'll also receive that reassuring rumble feedback on the controller letting you know when you've done something right... or wrong.

Sony has also promised a strong lineup of software titles to support the platform, with more than 20 games coming during 2010 for your to get your fingers around, and has said all the kit will be available in different bundles to suit different needs.

Apparently a pack with both controllers, the PlayStation Eye camera and a game will come in at under $100, but we'll wait to see UK prices before we get too excited about that.

So, which are you most looking forward to trying out – PlayStation Move or Xbox's Project Natal? Let us know below.

Comments

The_Corporal

1 year ago

So they are still pressing ahead with the designed by Ann Summers look?

simonhaward

1 year ago

Sex sells!

I think it looks cool anyway, and im really looking forward to it.

daviddoeschl

1 year ago

natal will still be better...

ColonelC81

1 year ago

what's with the blue end?

Rcsurfer

1 year ago

Natal

ErectCanine

1 year ago

Sony don't seem to be able to come up with anything original of their own! When will they stop copying everyone else? Xbox kicks ass!!! Natal will ROCK!!!

MidnightBlue

1 year ago

EhEhEh , Did someone actualy mention xbox...

When will they learn? You can not beat the PS3 :P

pearce

1 year ago

Why does any topic involving PS3 involve some XBOX fanboy chanting about how much he loves his XBOX and how Sony have got no original ideas, its a real shame HDDVD didn't survive the high definition format war but please don't be so bitter about it. Sony just seem to listen to their customers and provide them with what they want, rather than use them as crash test dummies to fund new ideas that often crash and burn.

If you hadn't already guessed I am looking forward to the Playstation Move.

seanshow

1 year ago

I am looking forward to both Move and Natal.

Move will be like playing the Wii but with the power and graphics of PS3.

Natal, if it delivers what it promises, will be nothing short of amazing.

hknuddv

1 year ago

Well imo both are rippoffs, (move of wiimote/nunchuck and natal of eyetoy),

BUT they're BOTH MUCH BETTER than what they're ripping off, so its O.K.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to the move controller more, because XBOX don't have the best track ecord for casual stuff.

The move controller seems more like it could be adapted to 'hardcore' games than natal.

so yeah move FTW.

jameswilby5

1 year ago

Why are playstation edging away from real games and going for the wii idea. Wii sucks why would sony go there.

joeb2880

1 year ago

i doubt natal will be as good as they make it look in the adverts. aaand youll feel foolish jumping up and down. you need a controller really as well..

Jonprevans

1 year ago

To be honest I game to relax, not to jump around like a loon. I can see the move being a great party peripheral, just like the wii, but personally I like my sofa and my complicated controller...