Contrary to popular belief, the name of Sony's motion control system will be called just that: motion controller*. Actually, that's its tentative name until Sony can figure something else out.
Motion Controller will be released in the fall in Japan, Asian regions and countries, North America and Europe/PAL territories along with an "extensive line-up of exciting software titles."
“We have decided to release the Motion Controller in fall 2010 when we will be able to offer an exciting and varied line-up of software titles that will deliver the new entertainment experience to PS3 users, ” said Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “We will continue to work to have a comprehensive portfolio of attractive and innovative games for the Motion Controller, not only from SCE Worldwide Studios but also from the third party developers and publishers, whom we have been working closely with. We look forward to soon unveiling the exciting software line-up that further expand and define the PS3 platform as the ultimate entertainment system for the home.”
No word on price.
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1. That thing looks like a sex toy
2. NPD announced today that Wii Play is the bestselling game of all time. Of All Time. Man, I just can't grok motion-controlled gaming. I mean, Natal is cool and all, but as a hardcore gamer I just don't know if i can "go there."
Lev Grossman
Jan. 20, 2010 09:05am
It's too gimmicky for me.
Peter Ha
Jan. 20, 2010 09:34am
I have mixed feelings -- I like simple controllers (favorite is tossup between the N64 and GameCube controllers), but did not find that the Wii's interface was good for anything other than the Wii Sports titles, etc. I find the 360 and PS3's controllers to be unwieldy and too button-y.
omahalawyer
Jan. 20, 2010 09:54am
Neither Microsoft's Natal, nor Sony's motion controller are going to be game changers. Microsoft has the best chance, as it doesn't involve an object potentially flying through my big screen television. Both, however, are gimmicks on the coattails of Nintendo's outright dominance of this generation of consoles. Take your lumps, guys. The proper lesson to learn from Nintendo isn't the gimmicky control style, but the games and pricing model that Nintendo aggressively followed from the first day.
robhimslf
Jan. 20, 2010 10:22am
@robhimslf what makes you think Sony and Microsoft will fail?
Peter Ha
Jan. 20, 2010 11:33am
I think Natal could be a huge success if the right games are brought out right away, in the right way. It is different enough from, and the functionality is so different from Wii that it will be unique, unlike...
...that Sony controller looks ridiculous. they need to get rid of that orb on the top. I agree with Rob on this one; this thing rips off the Wii
doubleang
Jan. 20, 2010 12:20pm