Wiimote Like 3D Motion Controller For Sony PS3 Unveiled By Blaze

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UK based Video Game accessory maker Blaze announces a 3D motion controller for the Sony PS3 that basically resembles a Wiimote.
Blaze highlights that Sega Tennis becomes a whole new ball game when you use the new BLAZE controller to smash your opponent into submission, effortlessly and consistently firing deadly accurate backhands and meteoric volleys.

The BLAZE PS3 Motion Freedom 3D Controller features a directional D-pad, analog stick and the full brace of controls found on the original PS3 control pad. Read more

Posted on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:37:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Motion Controller For PS3 Spring 2010 Release Confirmed

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Sony confirmed (pdf) at the Tokyo Game Show 2009 the release date for the still tentatively named Motion controller. As rumored Sony will launch the Motion Controller for the Sony PS3 in Spring 2010.

The new Sony motion controller, equipped with high-precision, highly accurate motion sensors, can deliver whole new entertainment experience on PS3 when combined with the PlayStation Eye camera.

Capable of recognizing and tracking a user’s face and voice as well as body motion, PlayStation Eye can also output the player’s image onto the TV screen. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Motion Controller: Spring Release?

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A French gaming website, Objectif Sega has uncovered an internal Sega memo (Gizmodo says it looks "legit") that speaks to a March launch in Japan for Sony's new motion-capture controller.

The controller should hit the US later on in the Spring, and with it will come a bunch of new Sega games. According to the memo, Sony is in talks with Sega about gaining a long-term exclusivity agreement to the rights of several major Dreamcast titles. (For you young'ns; the Dreamcast was a Sega console that failed spectacularly.) That is very exciting news. For all its flaws, the Dreamcast had some of the best games of its generation.

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:15:13 CDT | by Robert Evans

Apple files new Motion Controller Patents

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3D Motion controller are the future in gaming and also for interacting with other computer software. Made popular by Nintendo in the Wii console it is now on the plate for other major computer and video game makers. Microsoft showed Project Natal at the E3 and Sony also showed their motion controller future.
Apple is apparentely also working on motion controller hardware and software as new patent filings appeared according to AppleInsider. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:52:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Project Natal + Sony Motion Controller + HMD = Johnny Mnemonic Cyberspace

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I was into Cyberspace and Virtual Reality back in the late Eighties and early Nineties. William Gibson Cyberpunk books described the future of interacting with computers how I thought it should be.
In 1995 William Gibson's Johnny Mnemonic got released as movie starring Keanu Reeves. The Cyberspace UI was ok depicted in the movie, of course your own imagination is always better. After working in the 3D and Virtual Reality field I totally got frustrated with it as the interaction possibilities in 3D just plain sucked. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:35:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

PlayStation 3 Motion Controller: Spring 2010

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It looks like a big wand with a glowing purple ball on the end. According to the Sony techs, the PlayStation EyeToy tracks the big glowing ball in order to capture your motion as you play. From the demo we are seeing, the Eye is capable of replacing the control in the virtual world with things like baseball bats, guns, and even a laser whip.

Sony is very excited about the artistic potential of their new motion controller. The new controller is capable of capturing even tiny little motions so that you can draw or write your name with a fairly high degree of accuracy. We also got to see them use a spray paint cannister (which they had to shake up before using) and 'tag' a brick wall.

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Project Natal unveiled as Microsoft Xbox Motion Controller

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Microsoft unveiled Project Natal at the E3 2009. Project Natal is the rumored Xbox fluid motion controller system. Microsoft Project Natal is actually much more than a Motion Controller, it is complete controller free gaming.
The Project Natal, pronounced 'nuh-tall' sensor is the world's first to combine an RGB camera, depth sensor, multi-array microphone and custom processor running proprietary software all in one device.

Unlike 2-D cameras and controllers, Project Natal tracks your full body movement in 3D, while responding to commands, directions and even a shift of emotion in your voice. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:35:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus shows Wii inspired Motion Controllers for Eee PC

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Asus exhibited at the Computex 2008 the Asus Eee Stick. The Asus Eee Stick consists of two motion controllers similar to the Nintendo Wii controllers.

The Asus Eee controller incorporates one navigation controller, one activation controller, and a dongle to provide users with motion, pointing and tilt functions.
With three operation modes (3D Motion Control Mode, Pointing Mode and tilt Control Mode), you can experience a whole new way to enjoy almost every type of game that includes action, "Beat-'Em-Up", FPS, light gun, racing and flight games. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

3Dconnexion SpacePilot 3D Motion Controller

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Posted on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:21:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr