At GDC 2010 Sony has been busy showing off it’s upcoming jump into motion control. The new controller has been officially named, now called the Playstation Move Motion Controller, the entire system actually involves 3 devices. First you will need the Playstation Eye Camera, next you need the Playstation Move Motion Controller, and lastly as an optional add-on is the Playstation Move sub controller. The new controller is similar to the Wii controllers with the Move sub controller similar to the Wii nun-chuck. Though not using inferred gamers will have a much better control over their on-screen movements. Here is a break down of each devices features:
Playstation Move Motion Controller
Works with PlayStation Eye camera to accurately track player position
Includes action buttons of DUALSHOCK®3 and SIXAXIS® wireless controller for direct input o Sleek and Wireless
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Advanced motion sensors in the controller precisely track both fast and subtle movements
Color of the sphere’s light provides visual feedback during gameplay
Vibration feedback is felt during specific actions
Bluetooth® technology supports wireless gaming
Simultaneously use up to four motion controllers with a PS3 system
Charge the controller and automatically pair it with the PS3 system via a USB cable (Type A – Mini-B)
Playstation Move Sub Controller
Wireless control completely untethered from PlayStation Move motion controller
Intuitive navigation of in-game characters
Easy and intuitive XMBTM menu navigation
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charge the controller and automatically pair it with the PS3 system via a USB cable (Type A – Mini-B)
Sleek curved body design that easily pairs with the motion controller
**DUALSHOCK 3 and SIXAXIS wireless controller can be used in place of the sub controller for all games that are compatible with the sub controller**
Playstation Eye Camera
Engineered to perform in low-light conditions so that the rooms do not have to be lit brightly for the camera to deliver crisp, perfectly exposed video
Two position zoom lens for close-up and full body options
At 60 frames per second, captures a sharp, clear picture at 640 x 480 resolutions
Frame rate of up to 120 frames per second for improved tracking, responsiveness and smoothness
A sophisticated microphone with the ability to reduce background noise and focus on spoken word for smoother, more accurate speech recognition
The new control system will allow gamers to manipulate onscreen content in true 3D space. The new devices ships this Fall and have yet to be priced. We hope to have some more details and some hands on time later this year at E3.
