E3 2009: Sony reveals new Motion Controller

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E3 2009: Sony reveals new Motion Controller

During their E3 2009 keynote speech, Sony showed off their newest PS3 feature - the Motion Controller.

While the controller on show was an early prototype, with the finalised hardware expected to be substantially different, it looked as though it performs in very much the same way as the Wii-mote.

Dr. Richard Marx, creator of the EyeToy, demoed the controller on stage, showing off its real-time movement and how precise it is with the gamers swings.

Several different forms of motion were shown, including shooting a gun, throwing darts, stabbing a dummy and hitting a tennis ball.

The device is still an early prototype and no confirmed release was announced, although it is expected to be released sometime in 2010.

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DaveCage

the presentation for this was amazing the 1:1 movement detection was awesome, but it was clear it is still in the early stages, but it looks like it will be fantastic when finished

03/06/2009

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DingooA320

Will be a gimmick like Wii controller.

Wii is already 1:1, so more of the same, I guess.

03/06/2009

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Mudguts

Woohoo I am a big fan of on-rails shooters. This will open u the door to some good on-rail HD shooters. Although I play them on the wii they lack the good graphics that I desire.

03/06/2009

Brisbane, Queensland

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capt_oats

omg jst watched it...
looks soooo good.
but that means i hav to buy a playstation eye

and the motion sensor thing which would prob cost like 500000000000 bux...
but it prob wont be out for a bit anywayz.....

03/06/2009

I'M IN "Sydney" BITCH!

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Lankey-K

yay dont have to get a wii for the miss's now she can wait

03/06/2009

Kambalda W.A

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rivalZone

Boring... Be creative!

03/06/2009

Stratford, Vic

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Kerrby

rivalZone said: Boring... Be creative!

....What do you consider creative then? I'm pretty sure that was the definition of creative.

03/06/2009

Melbourne, Victoria

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cheese_man

Wow nintendo just got their asses kicked

03/06/2009

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djrussell

DingooA320 said: Will be a gimmick like Wii controller.
Wii is already 1:1, so more of the same, I guess.

Have you seen it? It is NOT a gimmick - this is the future right here... I couldnt believe what they were demoing - NOTHING like this has been done before. It's almost virtual reality. Absolutely amazing technology and given the chance I'd buy one tomorrow if I could. It was an incredible demonstration!

04/06/2009

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DingooA320

djrussell said:
DingooA320 said: Will be a gimmick like Wii controller.
Wii is already 1:1, so more of the same, I guess.

Have you seen it? It is NOT a gimmick - this is the future right here... I couldnt believe what they were demoing - NOTHING like this has been done before. It's almost virtual reality. Absolutely amazing technology and given the chance I'd buy one tomorrow if I could. It was an incredible demonstration!

I've seen them now. Both awesome!
Now, I'm wondering what Nintendo are going to do with their 1:1 technology? They're in trouble, that's for sure!

04/06/2009

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AK-47_Man

WOW i want 1

04/06/2009

AUSTRALIA

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Niche14

now once i saw the first person shooter view i thought straight away " new time crisis???????" where u can dodge the bullets?
what do yous think about that?
sounds great
even a new oblivion will be awesome too

04/06/2009

New South Wales

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lbigfella

Ummm, dont sony relasise we dont want wii controllers, Thats the main reason I pissed my wii off I got sick of playing games using every musle!!!!!!!

Keep the controller alive sony, you can do it

05/06/2009

Brisbane

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cheese_man

lbigfella said: Ummm, dont sony relasise we dont want wii controllers, Thats the main reason I pissed my wii off I got sick of playing games using every musle!!!!!!!
Keep the controller alive sony, you can do it

No no you have it all wrong. It's not gonna be like the wii. It will have PS3 graphics, and instead of one wii mote you have two, which makes it better for FPS and ****.

And there will be no gay mii's and mario too

05/06/2009

Perth, Western Australia

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rossgue

Not to mention its a new controller that is optional. This gives them the advantage to sell more ps3s to the casual and family markets.... games will still be made predominently for the normal controller. Thinik of this controller like the buzz one - only alot more games will be supported.

The more ps3s sold the better games we get... althought.. that hasnt worked in nintendos case.

06/06/2009

Adelaide, SA