Sony PlayStation Move Motion Controller Motion controller for PlayStation Move system

Motion controller for PlayStation Move system

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If you've already got a PS3 with a PlayStationEye camera, this motion controller and a game that supports PlayStation Move are all you need to get off the couch and into the game. This controller, in conjuction with the PlayStationEye camera offer superior motion controls in a wide variety of games for a fun new way to play.

Together at last

For a long time, video games and fitness have been at odds with each other. After all, sitting on a couch pressing buttons to make an on-screen character move doesn't exactly fit very well with the traditional idea of exercise. Fortunately, they don't have to be enemies any more. PlayStation Move is designed to get you off the couch and into the game. Whether you want your kids to stay active or you want to shed those few extra pounds, PlayStation Move can help, with fun games that get you moving. Games and exercise: together at last.

Why it rocks

Sure, there are other motion-controlled games out there, but there are a few key features that will make you want to Move. For starters, this technology works, well. The family-friendly console that was the first to introduce motion controls was a great building block, but PlayStation Move takes that technology further. Before, you could sit on the couch and with minimal moving of your arms still get your desired results on-screen. Rather than just use a controller with a motion sensor, PlayStation Move actually incorporates a camera that, when combined with the motion controller, is insanely accurate. Sure, the realism can be a little frustrating if you're having a hard time beating a certain opponent in table tennis, but in the long run, you'll get a better workout and have a lot more fun enjoying the life-like gameplay of Move. Then there's the other console with no controller at all in its motion technology. This might sound super-convenient, but it also has its downsides. If you just say "pause" to pause your game, what's to keep your jokester friend from kindly pausing the game for you from across the room every time you try to play? Buttons aren't the problem; in fact, they're downright handy to have sometimes, but a motion-based controller needs to be lightweight and ergonomic, and this motion controller fits the bill. Bringing you the best of both worlds, PlayStation Move combines motion with buttons, so you don't have to make a finger gun and say "Pew, pew, pew" to blast baddies in your favorite shooter.

Games galore

There are a few important things you should know about the games that work with PlayStation Move. First of all, there are two types of Move games. One type of games requires this motion controller and camera, while the other supports using the Move controller and camera OR a standard DUALSHOCK controller. These type of games are especially convenient, since sometimes you just don't feel like getting up and moving around while you play. The next important thing to consider is that Move is still relatively new, so this is just the start of games that support Move. In the future, there's a good chance that most new games will at least support the motion system, if not require it. Furthermore, you may already have some Move games in your collection. In addition to new games with Move support on the disc, many manufacturers are releasing patches for existing games through PSN, so you can take advantage of the latest motion technology on many of the best existing PS3 games. Finally, with any game, you should always check the rating and its accompanying descriptors to make sure that it's OK for the people who will be playing it. And, when in doubt, check it out yourself.