This is your guide to everything you need to know about the PlayStation Move: how it works, what it costs, and what games you can play on it.
What Is The PlayStation Move?
The PlayStation Move is a motion-sensing game controller platform for the PlayStation 3. It consists of a wand-shaped controller the player holds in his or her hand topped with a plastic orb that emits light in various colors.
How Does The PlayStation Move Work?
The PlayStation Move works in conjunction with the PlayStations Eye camera to track the movement of the controller in the player's hand. The orb at the tip of the controller emits light that can easily be tracked via the camera, while the orb's particular shape and size help facilitate distance calculations. In layman's terms, the PlayStation Eye can determine how far away the orb is by gauging its relative size.
The Move also contains a pair of inertial sensors that allow the controller to sense motion and rotation.
Check out Kotaku's full PlayStation Move review for our opinion on how well the controller performs.
When Does The PlayStation Move Launch?
The PlayStation Move will be released in North America on September 19, 2010. It launches in Europe and most Asian markets on September 19, and the Japanese release is scheduled for October 21.
How Much Does The PlayStation Move Cost?
The cost of the PlayStation Move depends on what equipment you already possess. We'll be using North American pricing for this guide. International pricing may vary.
If you do not own a PlayStation 3, then you'll want to pick up the PlayStation 3 Sports Champions Move Bundle, which includes a PlayStation 3 console, a PlayStation Move controller, the PlayStation Eye camera, and a copy of the Move game Sports Champions. Retail price is $399.99.
If you already own a PlayStation 3 but nothing else, you'll need the PlayStation Move Bundle. Retailing for $99.99, it includes the PlayStation Move controller, a PlayStation Eye camera, and a copy of Sports Champions.
If you already own a PlayStation Eye, which was sold on its own as well as being packaged with the PlayStation 3 game Eye of Judgment, then all you will need is a PlayStation Move controller, which will run you $49.99.
It bears noting that many Move games will require the PlayStation Move Navigation Controller, a wireless handheld device featuring several buttons and an analog thumb stick that costs $29.99. Note that you can use the normal PlayStation 3 controller as the Navigation Controller, though it's not optimal.
What Games Are Launching With The PlayStation Move?
Sony and third-party developers have come together to create a strong lineup of launch titles for the PlayStation Move, both as retail releases and downloadable games on the PlayStation Network. Here's a look at what to expect when the PlayStation Move hits store shelves.
What Existing Games Will Work With The PlayStation Move?
Many existing titles will work with the PlayStation Move controller either right out of the box or via a downloadable patch.
Heavy Rain: A Move edition of the game will be released at retail, while a path will make sure existing owners can join in the motion controlled fun. Read our impressions.
Resident Evil 5: A downloadable patch will grant Move support to owners of all versions of Resident Evil 5 for the PlayStation 3. Read our impressions.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: Move support is built in. Read our impressions.
Toy Story 3: PlayStation Move support is built right in, making this an excellent title for families with younger children. Downloadable mini-games will take advantage of the Move controller.
Should I Buy The PlayStation Move?
Will you love the PlayStation Move or hate it? That all depends on you, but you can check out what we loved and hated right here to help you decide.
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