All You Need To Know About Motion Controlled Gaming
Well, it certainly has been a long time since my last post over here in good old gamersworldbd. I’ve been really busy with my studies, and i’ll try to post some new articles now and then.
Gaming as we know it could be changed forever in 2010. The reason- the introduction of motion controls for all of your favorite gaming systems. Thanks to the huge success of the Wii with its world renown Wiimote, Microsoft and Sony have decided that motion gaming is the way to go. Both the companies have announced motion peripherals for their respective consoles, the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360.
Microsoft revealed their motion peripheral for the Xbox 360 way back at E3 2009. The peripheral, code-named Project Natal, is all set to be released during the fourth quarter of 2010.
It is designed to be an add-on to the Xbox 360, and will work with all models of the system. Project Natal is basically a wide, horizontal, bar-shaped sensor. The device features a RGB camera, depth-sensor and a multi-array microphone, which will be able to provide full-body 3D motion capture, facial recognition and voice recognition capabilities. It basically gives you the power to game without the hassle of any controllers or devices, which require physical contact.
Check out the Project Natal CES 2010 Video.
Sony also revealed their motion controller at E3, named the Playstation Motion Controller (I know, really original Sony). [Update] The PS3 motion controller is now called the Arc. The device is announced to launch in Spring 2010. The controller, is basically just like the Wiimote, as it is a handheld remote like device. The controller consists of an orb at the top, which, with the help of The Playstation Eye and inertial sensors, is able to translate physical movements into video game actions. The orb is luminescent as it can glow in a variety of colours using LEDs. The light of the orb and its shape, enables the Playstation Eye to determine the controllers actual 3D position.
Before you get too excited, think about the price. With all that hardware, these things won’t be cheap. Prepare to dish out a good amount of cash in order to enjoy the gaming of the future!
Jan 31st, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Wow awesome.. Gaming technology has gone immensely better…
Jan 31st, 2010 at 4:50 pm
yea, u got that right!
Feb 1st, 2010 at 2:14 am
@Abrar
I must say, that is a really nice article. Personally, I can’t wait for Project Natal.
Feb 1st, 2010 at 8:56 pm
will it be ultimate fun playing dead space using this motion stuffs?
Feb 1st, 2010 at 10:51 pm
@Reza
Oooohhh ….. just can’t wait.
Feb 1st, 2010 at 10:58 pm
not dead space, think fifa, gears of war, prince of persia on natal…wooohoooooo
Feb 2nd, 2010 at 1:22 am
@Mushfiq,
Sure it’ll…
Feb 4th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I feel that wii actually bought some innovation in the 7th generation of gaming. Project natal is a HD version of PS2’s eye toy. nothing new from sony also.
Feb 6th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
@Wahid Hasib
But the PS2’s Eye Toy didn’t have the backings of big name game companies and Sony didn’t really push it hard. That said, Microsoft is really pushing Natal.
Apr 4th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
ps3 seems total copy of wii..but da xbox 360 looks futuristic…im guessing da price gonna be close to another xbox 360…cannot afford it if its dat high..but gears of war with natal gonna be awsomeeeeeeeeee.
May 27th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Natal shipping October 26 for $150 😀
Source:
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6263893.html?tag=latestheadlines%3Btitle%3B1
May 27th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
@Rabbi
Bro, I got the news earlier on gamespot. It’s great that we’re getting it on this October, Although, I’m not sure I’m getting it or not. And it isn’t gonna come to Bangladesh so fast. We, Bangladeshi gamers will have to wait a few months more for it to come, I guess.
And apart from this, I also do have one more reason for not getting project Natal, And that is Playstation “Move”.
I don’t know why, The Playstation Move has attracted me more than project Natal.
However, The price of natal seems kinda overpriced to me.
Maybe $150 isn’t that much, But if you compare the price of Natal to the playstation “Move” controller which is priced $100, You’ll surely understand what I’m trying to say. Cus, Microsoft Should understand that, If this time they lose in the next generation console war, It’s going to be real hard for them to recover it.
Cus, If you take a look into the past, You’ll see that, Sony has beaten MS, Almost everytime in every possible way.
And this time Microsoft shouldn’t take the risk at all !
That’s why, I think Microsoft should reduce the price to somewhere between $100. So, they can compete with Sony.
Anyway, I hope Micrsoft will reveal some more interesting info about Natal, In this year’s “E3″(Electronic Entertainment Expo) Which has only 18 days left to start. Nevertheless , I’m also keeping my eyes & ears open for all the fresh new game announcement & previews we are going to get in this year’s E3 !
It’s going to be great ! Just can’t wait for it to start !
May 28th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
@Sng425
Yeah you are right and i agree about the history.But i think there is a valid reason for natal to be priced higher than move.Natal has more capabilities or have more high tech stuffs/functions in particular than move will be a short answer.To be honest,natal has attracted me more than playstation move even though i am a playstation gamer.I hope Gears of War 3 supports natal,it could even be the next revolution after wii’s controllers.The success actually depends on the games these two companies can dish out for its new controls though.Anyway cant wait for E3 and maybe we may see a new psp,ds and a wii 3d addon/successor of wii.Whatever CANT WAIT!
May 28th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
@Rabbi
“Natal has more capabilities or have more high tech stuffs/functions in particular than move will be a short answer.”
Bro, As far as I know, the whole package(playstation Move) contains the “playstation eye”, “Playstation Move navigation controller” & the “Playstation Move motion controller”, Whereas Project Natal only comes with the “Project Natal sensor device” (which detects your body’s gestures & commands). Though, Project Natal is much more impressive than Move in motion-sensor controlling. You don’t even have to use a controller, It automatically detects your body gestures & moves. And the most impressive thing is, It is capable of tracking models that can even identify your individual fingers, Which is very impressive if you ask me. And what more, it can even recognise your own voice & can understand your spoken commands.
To be honest, I’m not against microsoft or Project Natal & neither I’m a PlayStation fanboy. And as you may have known by now, I do have an Xbox 360 & I’m purely an Xbox 360 gamer.
Like you, Project Natal has also attracted me a lot, But after comparing it to Move, I found that Playstation Move has attracted me a lot more than Natal.
And it’s not just I’m getting more enthusiastic about PlayStation Move, The same enthusiasm works for me in case of Project Natal also. So, There is no need to think that, I’m only supporting Move & going against Natal.
However, Unlike Wii, Both of these controllers aren’t recommended, Since both of them are based on an add-on peripheral. But still, I think I’m going to get both of them after the release.
And Like Natal, Move is also set to release on 4th quarter of this year. And I’m looking forward to both of them. Let’s see who wins this time,bro !
May 29th, 2010 at 9:37 am
@Sng425
Bro,i didnt mean u hate natal but meant that in your judgement move has an edge over natal.I know its odd to play with bare hands without anything.Like me i know u are a neutral gamer who apprecites all platforms.This E3 is a two horse race by the way and like you i am looking forward to this end of the race of this gen.But 1 thing for sure Xbox 360 wont lose out the 2nd place to PS3 in terms of sales but it will be close.Anyway good luck & happy gaming as always!
May 31st, 2010 at 1:18 am
@Rabbi
Well said,bro. You just said what I was trying to say. But there is one thing I couldn’t agree with you. And that is, You’re saying in my judgement I’m keeping Move in an edge over Natal. But that’s not true, bro. Trust me, In my judgement, I’m keeping them both in the same place.
And I don’t think that we should start up a debate right now in this topic. To be honest, I don’t like this debates at all, And that’s why I always try to keep my foot off this things. We’ll get to know by the time, who’s gonna win this race(horse race, Actually!), But for me, Natal & Move are both in the same place. Both of them are looking very promising to me & I’m pretty sure that both of these are gonna make a new revolution in the history of gaming ! And I’m probably going to get both of them as soon as their available in our country !
Anyway, Good luck & Happy gaming to you as always !