Sony Playstation Move

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Okay, let's get straight to the topic. This time around, level-up segment will bring you a closer look into what we call Sony Playstation Move. Ever heard of it?

What is Playstation Move?

PlayStation Move is a handheld controller with a glowing orb on the top that works in conjunction with the PlayStation Eye camera to track video game movements like punches, sword strokes, and tennis racket swings. It also has regular controller buttons for shooting games that require you to pull a trigger.

PlayStation Move was introduced under its official name on Wednesday at the 2010 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. The announcement followed last year's sneak peek at Sony's motion control system during the E3 conference.

When will PlayStation Move be available?

No announcement of a specific date yet however many predict it will be released in late 2010.

How Much Does PSMove Cost?

There's no confirmed price yet, but the starter pack will cost less than $100, according to Sony Computer Entertainment America's Senior Vice President of Marketing Peter Dille.

How will the PlayStation Move be bundled?

There are three ways you will be able to buy PSMove:

1. a starter pack that includes the PlayStation Eye, PSMove, and a game
2. stand-alone controllers for people who already own a PlayStation Eye
3. part of a full PS3 console pack including the console, PSMove wands, and the PlayStation Eye camera.

*It's unclear whether the PSMove console bundle will also come with Dual Shock controllers.

Are there any peripheral add-ons you can get for Move?

Sony has developed a second wand called the sub-controller. The sub-controller has an analog control stick that you hold in one hand while your other hand is busy using the PSMove wand. This will allow you to easily move your in-game avatars around for action games like SOCOM.

How does PSMove connect to the console?

Bluetooth technology.

How is it different from the WII Remote?

Similarly with Nintendo's pioneering 2006 motion controller, there are key differences, like a reduced button count and what promises to be better motion-sensing.

What else do I need to know?

PSMove lets you use true-to-life movements, accurately tracks your actions, and then turns them into precise on screen movements. The PSMove will also give you physical feedback, like vibrations, similar to the Dual Shock controllers.

Additional info

Sony's competitors, Microsoft is expected to release its new motion control system for the Xbox 360 called Project Natal. Unlike the PSMove, however, Natal tracks your real world movements without the need for a peripheral controller.

p/s : For more info, visit http://us.playstation.com/ps3/playstation-move/