Playstation Move and not Arc the name of the new Playstation motion controller

We were all expecting Sony to come out swinging with its Playstation Arc at their GDC presser, then Sony President, SCE Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida trout slapped us with “Playstation Move”. This seems less catchy than Arc to me, it’s a handheld motion controller and move makes it kind of sound like you move while using it, as opposed to just using a limb, still, they’re Sony and they do things their own way. For a moment I thought Shu had said “Playstation Moo” and I was thinking Moo? Seriously? Ahh Wii, Moo, it’s not like silly names aren’t already in existence, Moo would have got a lot of jokes made about it, “it plays like a cow” probably being one. Apparently “from the tiniest twitch, to the strongest punch” is just how good Playstation Move will be. Shockingly Sony even applauded Nintendo’s efforts in the area of motion control, no Natal mentioned of course.

The Playstation move will be offered in different packs, the Playstation Move itself, packaged with the Playstation Eye and also larger packs featuring consoles. The started kit featuring Playstation Eye. Marketing on it will be massive when it releases later this year.

UPDATE:
It’s a few hours later and the dust has settled.. .here’s the official press release:

PLAYSTATION®MOVE MOTION CONTROLLER DELIVERS A WHOLE NEW ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE TO PLAYSTATION®3
New PlayStation®Move Sub-Controller, Enabling Intuitive Navigation, to Accompany the Release of the Motion Controller This Fall (Australian Spring) and 36 Developers and Publishers to Support PlayStation®Move Platform

Sydney, March 11, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that PlayStation®Move motion controller for PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, launches worldwide this fall (Australian Spring), offering a motion-based, high-definition gaming experience unlike anything on the market. Concurrently with its launch, SCE will also release PlayStation®Move sub-controller to be used along with the motion controller for intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects. The PlayStation Move platform, including the motion controller, sub-controller, and PlayStation®Eye camera*1, together with a strong lineup of software titles, will deliver an innovative and highly immersive experience on the PS3 system.

The combination of the PS3 system and PlayStation Eye camera detects the precise movement, angle, and absolute position in 3D space of PlayStation Move motion controller, allowing users to intuitively play the game as if they themselves are within the game. PlayStation Move motion controller delivers unmatched accuracy through its advanced motion sensors, including a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and a terrestrial magnetic field sensor, as well as a color-changing sphere that is tracked by PlayStation Eye camera. Through PlayStation Move system, both fast and subtle motion can be detected, whether the user is swinging a tennis racket, or painting with a brush. With PlayStation Move motion controller, users can provide direct input through action buttons and an analog trigger, while receiving physical feedback from rumble functionality and visual feedback from the sphere’s ability to display a variety of different colors. Furthermore, PlayStation Eye camera can capture the player’s voice or image, enabling augmented reality experiences.

The newly announced PlayStation Move sub-controller is a one-handed controller, developed to further expand the game play options that PlayStation Move games can offer*2. PlayStation Move sub-controller features a sleek curved design that pairs with the motion controller and comes with an analog stick and directional buttons that allow users to easily control the game when moving characters or choosing a direction. Like all other Wireless Controllers for the PS3 system, it comes with a built in lithium-ion rechargeable battery as well as Bluetooth® technology, enabling the controller to transfer the input information wirelessly to the PS3 system without a cable. PlayStation Move motion controller and sub-controller will further broaden the gaming experience on the PS3 system for all genres, from games that use one motion controller to games that use both controllers.

The introduction of PlayStation Move controllers has been well received within the industry and now 36 third party developers and publishers*3 have decided to support PlayStation Move platform. In fiscal year 2010, SCE Worldwide Studios will also release more than 20 games that are either dedicated to or supported with the PlayStation Move platform. SCE, with strong support from software developers and publishers, will deploy various
measures to enhance the PlayStation Move software title line-up and vigorously promote the PS3 platform.

• *1 Users will need to use the PlayStation Eye camera to enjoy PlayStation Move motion controller on PS3.
• *2 DUALSHOCK® or SIXAXIS® Wireless Controller can also be used in place of the sub controller.

Product Outline

PlayStation®Move motion controller
Product name PlayStation®Move motion controller
Product code CECH-ZCM1
Release date Fall 2010
Recommended retail
price To be decided
Color Black
Mass Approx. 145 g
External dimension Approx. 200mm × 46mm (height × diameter）
Battery type Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Voltage DC 3.7 V
Operating temperature 5℃～35℃

PlayStation®Move sub-controller
Product name PlayStation®Move sub-controller
Product code CECH-ZCS1
Release date Fall 2010
Recommended retail
price To be decided
Color Black
Mass Approx. 95 g
External dimension Approx. 138mm × 42mm (height × diameter）
Battery type Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion batter
Voltage DC 3.7 V
Operating temperature 5℃～35℃

Third Party Developers and Publishers Supporting PlayStation®Move platform

Company Name (in alphabetical order, as of March 10, 2010)
505 Games U.S.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
AQ INTERACTIVE Inc.
ARC SYSTEMS WORK CO.,LTD
ATLUS Co., LTD.
Bigben Interactive
CAPCOM CO., LTD.
CCP
Crave Entertainment
CYBERFRONT Corporation
Disney Interactive Studios
Electronic Arts Inc.
FromSoftware, Inc.
Game Republic, Inc.
GUST CO., LTD.

HUDSON SOFT CO., LTD.
IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC.
Koei Co., Ltd.
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Majesco Entertainment
Marvelous Entertainment Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
ONGAKUKAN Co., Ltd.
Oxygen Games
PAON CORPORATION
Q Entertainment Inc.
Q-GAMES, LTD.
SEGA CORPORATION
Sony Online Entertainment
Spike Co., Ltd.
SQUARE ENIX GROUP
TECMO, LTD.
THQ Inc.
UBISOFT®
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Zoo Entertainment, Inc.
* Third party developers and publishers supporting PlayStation Move platform may vary
among countries and regions.

One Response to “Playstation Move and not Arc the name of the new Playstation motion controller”

1. ShadowTiger says:

   March 12, 2010 at 7:50 pm

   I hate how they split it into 2 like the wii-mote. I dont like having to hold one thing in each hand… couldn’t they have squeezed everything into one?

   I will forgive them if they make a good sword fighting game…