PlayStation Move Motion Controller and Subcontroller announced for PS3

PlayStation Move Controller with Sub-Controller
The PlayStation “Arc” Motion Controller is now officially called “PlayStation Move”, Sony confirmed during their GDC 2010 press conference, where the new controller was highlighted and detailed. It will launch worldwide this Fall 2010.

The PlayStation Move promises to offer a motion-based, high-definition gaming experience unlike anything else on the market.

The combination of the PS3 system and PlayStation Eye camera detects the precise movement, angle, and absolute position in 3D space of the PlayStation Move motion controller, allowing users to intuitively play the game as if they themselves are within the game.

PlayStation Move motion controller delivers unmatched accuracy through its advanced motion sensors, including a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and a terrestrial magnetic field sensor, as well as a color-changing sphere that is tracked by PlayStation Eye camera. Through PlayStation Move system, both fast and subtle motion can be detected, whether the user is swinging a tennis racket, or painting with a brush.

With PlayStation Move motion controller, users can provide direct input through action buttons and an analog trigger, while receiving physical feedback from rumble functionality and visual feedback from the sphere’s ability to display a variety of different colors.

Furthermore, PlayStation Eye camera can capture the player’s voice or image, enabling augmented reality experiences.

Also launching along with the PlayStation Move will be the PlayStation Move Sub-Controller, which is to be used along with the Motion Controller for intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects. The PlayStation Move platform, including the motion controller, sub-controller, and PlayStation Eye camera (which is required in order to make use of Move), together with a strong lineup of software titles, will deliver an innovative and highly immersive experience on the PS3 system.

The newly announced PlayStation Move Sub-Controller is a one-handed controller, developed to further expand the game play options that PlayStation Move games can offer (Much like the Nunchuck of the Nintendo Wii). The Sub-Controller features a sleek curved design that pairs with the Motion Controller and comes with an analog stick and directional buttons that allow users to easily control the game when moving characters or choosing a direction.

Here is the video showing off the Move from the press conference.

Like all other Wireless Controllers for the PS3 system, Move comes with a built in lithium-ion rechargeable battery as well as Bluetooth technology, enabling the controller to transfer the input information wirelessly to the PS3 system without a cable. PlayStation Move motion controller and sub-controller will further broaden the gaming experience on the PS3 system for all genres, from games that use one motion controller to games that use both controllers.

Sony states that over 36 companies are currently developing games that take advantage of PlayStation Move and Sony themselves is planning to release more than 20 PlayStation Move games in fiscal year 2010.

Here is the press conference in it’s entirety.

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