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Thursday, October 07, 2010

PS Move

PlayStation Move is a motion controller sys with sensors to detect player's movements n translate into gameplay. Primary remote is abt the size of Nintendo Wii remote /attached MotionPlus combination. Where Move departs from Wii is that Wii detects movement with its built-in accelerometers, pointing (with sensor bar) /detect exact orientation (with addition of MotionPlus), Move can be tracked precisely within real 3D space instead of just inferring relative movement based on your previous position. Most gameplay motions require a full and complete movement on Move - also means interesting things for augmented reality. Of course, for AR you need camera, for Sony it has PlayStation Eye. In fact, Move system is partly based on what the Eye can detect of those cute colored balls at the end of each Move controller, which helps PlayStation know how far away from camera the controller is, and map, say a tennis racket exactly to a user's hand. Each wireless Move controller has the four familiar symbol buttons surrounding a new "Move" button, which generally functions as OK/ Accept command input.

The controller itself is comfortable to hold, contours resting perfectly in our hands. Every button is easy to reach, although the 45-degree counter clockwise twist of command buttons did confuse ppl. Move controller's not just for games -- it can navigate menu by holding down the T button to initiate movement and tilting in direction. Sensitivity can be adjusted. Though not part of any bundles, Sony's also releasing a companion Navigation Controller (also wireless) that you'll be able to wield with your off hand for more traditional analog controls. It's got a joystick in standard position, a directional pad just underneath, as well as additional 'X' n 'O' buttons. Below that is another XMB menu button, on underside are L1 n L2 triggers. But if u already got DualShock 3, no point for this.
The Starter Bundle includes motion controller, required PlayStation Eye camera n Sports Champions. If u're a complete newcomer to PlayStation 3 - or need to slim down yr home theater sys - starter bundle with a DualShock 3 pad n new 320GB PS3. PS3 has something for everyone, be it watching Blu-ray movies, playing the latest games, and now working out while gaming at the same time. But still Sony had a lot to live up to if this was the system to compete with Wii .