Ben-DutkaEver since the Nintendo Wii launched to immense success, the rumor that Sony would respond with a motion-sensing Nunchuk-like controller for the PlayStation 3 has endured. And now, according to Variety's The Cutscene blog , it may be unveiled at this year's E3.
Ben Fritz cites "several sources, one of whom has seen the device and two of whom are familiar with Sony's plans to show it at E3 next month." Apparently, there is already a working prototype that uses LEDs (light emitting diodes) and a small webcam to recognize and track any movements made. Now, because it can read differently colored lights, plus analyze the exact shape and angle of each light, it should result in a controller that is far more accurate than the Wii-mote. Beyond this, there's only speculation: we don't know when it may arrive and although it has been rumored that Sony is already contacting developers for software ideas, we haven't heard about anything in this vein, either. Of course, we do have to remind the uninitiated that the Dual Shock 3 controller for the PS3 already has motion sensing – to some extent – but obviously, this will be something above and beyond the standard. Not surprisingly, a Sony representative refused to comment on the matter, although all you optimists will say "no news is good news." In other words, if they don't issue a flat-out denial, it's very possible…
For our part, we just don't think the PS3 needs such a device, nor would it help too much. By now, everyone identifies motion sensing with the Wii, a much cheaper device that already has a gigantic following. But hey, whatever. We'll have to wait and see…
What's next, a ps3 balancing board? Gimme a break, some fads don't need to make it onto the ps3.
i'd pick one up if it came with a voucher for some unique psn games was priced under $30. i don't have the blu ray remote so this could be nice for watching movies.
i agree i wouldnt take one of those for free unless i come across a really awsome game then i would get one for maybe $10
This is a waste of time & money. Instead, Sony could just apply the sixasis technology to their games more (instead of continuing to do stupid stuff with sixasis, like using it to aim grenades & balance over logs in Uncharted). Maybe they could make the sixasis & the playstation eye work together to give us an experience more like what we get with wii. If Sony is doing this just to get more money, then they should just advertise their sixasis more (Sony is the worst company when is comes down to advertising).
This is a good move by sony its going to bring
the casual gamers back. Wii users now can play
those wii style games on the ps3.This will peak
the interest in ps3.Just look at how much its already started.
very intelligent move sony, you have watching. I just hope that fps games come out to coincide with this tech. Wii is waning across the board with ps3 looking to be the all around gaming unit this year why not, with this nintendo and xbox 360 will be stuck remaking their 1st party games sequel after sequel while sony grabs those new ip's
Much cooler to be able to aim your weapon with arm movements instead of thumb twitches. This can only add fun to the PS3. If you don't want it, don't buy it. simple!
Actually, I love playing golf with the Wii but it's not my console, it's my girlfriend's. I'm not gonna buy a Wii just for one or two games, so having this controller on PS3 would be perfect. As long as there are good sports games that support it that is. I would like to be able to play pool, or boxing, or golf or whatever on PS3.
Ben, I agree. A Wii-like remote is a waste of time for Sony.
You see that picture up there? Yeah, that's just a photo-shopped Wii-mote. And also, next to Paris Hilton's singing career, the PS3-mote is dumbest idea EVER.
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ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
ahhaahahahahahah lol it problay is a wii remote
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this seems to have caused a lot of debate I just want to mention that sony had originally designed an wii style remote and decided on the controller it was nintendo that stole the idea in the first place so for sony to introduce one is not surprizing since it was their idea, there was an article about it here about 6 months ago.
What the effing eff? see people now this is getting rediculous!! If I wanted to play a game using a Wii nunchuck, guess what? I would have bought an EFFING WII!!! now this would be a stuipid move on sony's part. not only would I stat saying hey this is stupid!!, I would also say "hey a**hole get your own frikkin ideas." Don't spit on my cupcake and tell me it frosting, all they are doing is vomiting up old ideas with no "FRESHNESS" or care of what we as gamers think, or want.
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony
if i get one i wont no were to put the tripod so like errrrr to sony