Introducing: PlayStation Move

To compete with Microsoft’s Kinect For Xbox 360, Sony made an announcement this morning at E3 that the PlayStation Move will be released on September 19th.  PlayStation Move itself will retail for $49.99 with the navigation controller going for an extra $29.99.  Along with the launch, about 15 games will be release with more to come in the following months.  Is it just me or does that controller look like a dildo (pause)?  Also, for all you PS3 online gamers, they’re introducing the PlayStation Plus Network which will be similar to the Xbox Live services.  They will offer better servers, beta invites, more downloadable content, etc. but there will be a subscription fee.

Source – BGR

PlayStation 3 Move Trailer

I introduced the Playstation 3 Move last night and it’s clear that Sony ripped of the popularity of the Nintendo Wii with their new system but then again, so did Microsoft with their Xbox Natal concept. It’s going to be interesting to see which company will be able to prevail and will have the best motion detection gaming system? Only time will tell…

Introducing: PlayStation Move

Sony just made a huge announcement today in that they’ll release their PlayStation Move system and motion controller this Fall to compete with the Nintendo Wii and the highly anticipated Microsoft Xbox Natal.

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.

The newly announced PlayStation Move sub-controller is a one-handed controller, developed to further expand the game play options that PlayStation Move games can offer*2. PlayStation Move sub-controller features a sleek curved design that pairs with the motion controller and comes with an analog stick and directional buttons that allow users to easily control the game when moving characters or choosing a direction. Like all other Wireless Controllers for the PS3 system, it comes with a built in lithium-ion rechargeable battery as well as Bluetooth® technology, enabling the controller to transfer the input information wirelessly to the PS3 system without a cable. PlayStation Move motion controller and sub-controller will further broaden the gaming experience on the PS3 system for all genres, from games that use one motion controller to games that use both controllers.