PS Move detailed

Following Sony Computer Entertainment’s GDC reveal of its PlayStation Move motion controller, it’s put out a bunch of info on the controller itself, the optional sub-controller and the already available PlayStation Eye. Rather than spoon feed titbits, here’s the full thing exactly as Sony puts it.

PlayStation Move Motion Controller

The corner stone of PlayStation Move, PlayStation Move motion controller combines advanced motion sensors, a dynamic colour changing sphere, vibration feedback, and an easy to use button interface. Equipped with three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer and terrestrial magnetic field sensor, PlayStation Move motion controller tracks the precise movements and the angle of the controller. The PS3 system also detects the absolute position of the controller in 3D space by using PlayStation Eye camera. Highly sensitive movement tracking can be accurately traced back to the game, allowing intuitive gameplay as if the player is within the game.

KEY FEATURES:

– Works with PlayStation Eye camera to accurately track player position

– Includes action buttons of DUALSHOCK 3 and SIXAXIS wireless controller for direct input

– Sleek and Wireless

– Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery

– Advanced motion sensors in the controller precisely track both fast and subtle movements

– Colour of the sphere’s light provides visual feedback during gameplay

– Vibration feedback is felt during specific actions

– Bluetooth technology supports wireless gaming

– Simultaneously use up to four motion controllers with a PS3 system

– Charge the controller and automatically pair it with the PS3 system via a USB cable (Type A – Mini-B)

PlayStation Move Sub-Controller

PlayStation Move sub controller is a supplementary controller, developed to further expand the experience that PlayStation Move games can offer. It can be used in most PlayStation Move games that require navigating an in-game character as it replicates the control features of the left side of DUALSHOCK 3 and SIXAXIS wireless controller into one’s PlayStation Move experience. PlayStation Move sub controller adds an analog stick, directional buttons and two face buttons into the PlayStation Move’s control scheme. In addition, the sub-controller contains the L1 button, L2 button and L3 button for actions and commands common in advanced gaming.

KEY FEAURES:

– Wireless control completely untethered from PlayStation Move motion controller

– Intuitive navigation of in-game characters

– Easy and intuitive XMB menu navigation

– Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery

– Charge the controller and automatically pair it with the PS3 system via a USB cable (Type A – Mini-B)

– Sleek curved body design that easily pairs with the motion controller

Note: DUALSHOCK 3 and SIXAXIS wireless controller can be used in place of the sub controller for all games that are compatible with the sub controller

PlayStation Eye Camera

As an integral part of PlayStation Move, PlayStation Eye camera is designed specifically to work with the next generation of PlayStation Move gaming titles being developed for the PS3 system. When used with PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation Eye camera precisely tracks a user’s movement and the motion controller’s sphere to help bring every move into the game. In addition, PlayStation Eye camera captures a player’s voice or image and when combined together with PlayStation Move games, will bring a whole new entertainment experience to user only possible on the PlayStation platform.

KEY FEAURES:

– Engineered to perform in low-light conditions so that the rooms do not have to be lit brightly for the camera to deliver crisp, perfectly exposed video

– Two position zoom lens for close-up and full body options

– At 60 frames per second, captures a sharp, clear picture at 640 x 480 resolutions

– Frame rate of up to 120 frames per second for improved tracking, responsiveness and smoothness

– A sophisticated microphone with the ability to reduce background noise and focus on spoken word for smoother, more accurate speech recognition