Topic: Sony's Motion in the Blue Ocean

[BlackNMild2k1]

I have a couple of questions

How much does a PSEye cost right now?
Will they bundle it with the sonybulb?

will Sonybulbs replace lighters at concerts now for safety regulations?
Should I keep one in my emergency kit to both help illuminate a room and help rescuers find me quickly?

Are they gonna have one that does blacklight?
People are most assuredly gonna stick this thing where is doesn't belong..... like in their mouth(or any other hole it'll fit in), It's not gonna electrocute you if you do that is it?
can you buy replacement bulbs.... that come in different shapes and colors?

Is the bulb made from plastic?
Is there a wrist strap or does this thing comes with thing? That's another feature they should probably steal from Nintendo if the wiimote TV destruction fiasco is anything to learn from.

Last but not least,
Is this what Lucas Arts has been waiting for?
To make a lightsaber attachment to the Sonybulb then release a lightsaber game that now has a light up lightsaber?

[broodwars]

Personally, the motion controller looks just as stupid to me as Nintendo's Wiimote but that list of games is pathetic.  Absolutely nothing of interest.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Personally, the motion controller looks just as stupid to me as Nintendo's Wiimote but that list of games is pathetic.  Absolutely nothing of interest.

A plastic bulb on the end makes it look much worse then the Wiimote. Not that i care much for cosmetics, but the Wiimote seems to be laid out better then this.

[Caterkiller]

What do the sony die hard fans think of this?

I gave Nintendo a chance because for one the wiimote looks cool, and I understood right off the bat how normal games could work. But this bulbmote looks like a big piece of crap! style wise at least. And the functionality of using it and a duel shock? the thought sickens me.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Whats unintuitive and uncomfortable about this?

[Caterkiller]

I can honestly say that I do wish the Wii had better graphical capabilities (well if more things looked like galaxy and resort i'd be fine) but my friends, this is truely the time to be laughing at your anti nintendo friends who have undoubtedly laughed at you for so many years.

[broodwars]

What do the sony die hard fans think of this?

I gave Nintendo a chance because for one the wiimote looks cool, and I understood right off the bat how normal games could work. But this bulbmote looks like a big piece of crap! style wise at least. And the functionality of using it and a duel shock? the thought sickens me.

Are there any "die hard" Sony fans here, though?  I mean, I love my PS3 but that doesn't mean I'm a fan of everything they do.  I figure it's the same with most people here.  Anyway, I don't see this idea of dual-wielding the dualshock and motion controller working at all.  The only reason the nunchuck works is because it's small, but the dualshock is a two-handed controller.

[GoldenPhoenix]

What do the sony die hard fans think of this?

I gave Nintendo a chance because for one the wiimote looks cool, and I understood right off the bat how normal games could work. But this bulbmote looks like a big piece of crap! style wise at least. And the functionality of using it and a duel shock? the thought sickens me.

Are there any "die hard" Sony fans here, though?  I mean, I love my PS3 but that doesn't mean I'm a fan of everything they do.  I figure it's the same with most people here.  Anyway, I don't see this idea of dual-wielding the dualshock and motion controller working at all.  The only reason the nunchuck works is because it's small, but the dualshock is a two-handed controller.

::Paging Lindy Luthor::

It is funny but I thought the Sony motion controller had more promise then Natal because it is, well, a controller, but by forcing you to hold the dual shock in some games I'm no longer sure.

[BlackNMild2k1]

It would have been perfect for Sony if they had gone with that rumored splittable controller back before they launched the PS3. Or when they decided to release the DS3. It's actually not too late to release a DS3.5 Sony.

http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/sonys-next-wii-type-controller/231233

[Caterkiller]

Here is a response from one of the IGN PS3 fans.

"10:00: RE5 with motion controls looks just like the standard
game, but there's a cursor on screen at all times reflecting your
motion control movements. "You play with one hand holding the wand and
one hand holding the standard Dual Shock."

The stupidest thing I've ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who the F***k is going to want to hold a controller in one hand and the motion wand in the other?! NO ONE! WTF are people thinking nowadays!? I hate Nintendo! The Wii is the WORST thing that has happened to the Video Game industry! They have success and now everyone tries to jump on board! I hate it! "

I hope no one likes it!

[BlackNMild2k1]

Lets take a trip back into Sony past.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbSzmRt7HhQ&feature=player_embedded
This one made it back to the future




Will this one make it back to the future too?

[NWR_insanolord]

What do the sony die hard fans think of this?

I gave Nintendo a chance because for one the wiimote looks cool, and I understood right off the bat how normal games could work. But this bulbmote looks like a big piece of crap! style wise at least. And the functionality of using it and a duel shock? the thought sickens me.

Are there any "die hard" Sony fans here, though?  I mean, I love my PS3 but that doesn't mean I'm a fan of everything they do.  I figure it's the same with most people here.  Anyway, I don't see this idea of dual-wielding the dualshock and motion controller working at all.  The only reason the nunchuck works is because it's small, but the dualshock is a two-handed controller.

Die-hard Sony fan=Anyone who doesn't think the idea of holding a Dual Shock in one hand while also holding the wand is a horrible idea.

Am I alone in thinking the wand looks like a prop from the original 1960s Star Trek?

[BlackNMild2k1]

I have another question.
Does it vibrate?
cause it looks like a personal vibrator massager.

edit:
More Pics of the Sony Disco Stick




Looks like it has a wrist strap. That's one question answered.

[GoldenPhoenix]

I get a feeling this thing is going to be a dud.

[EasyCure]

I have another question.
Does it vibrate?
cause it looks like a personal vibrator massager.

edit:
More Pics of the Sony Disco Stick




Looks like it has a wrist strap. That's one question answered.

Wrist strap? I see no wrist-strap. The demonstrator looks like he's wearing a fashionable leather wristband you'd find at Pacsun or whatever.

[Ian Sane]

The thought of using the dualshock in one hand to control movement in RE5 but holding a completely seperate and detached remote in the other to control the reticule sounds ridiculous to me.

This sounds a lot like really early DS games... and it sounds like it will suck like really early DS games.

It looks pretty silly with that bulb on top.  But what truly matters I suppose is how well it works and I have more optimism for this than Natal.  The thing is I don't expect the sort of people that would be embarrassed to use this to be the target market.  Judging by how third parties treat the Wii, motion support is regarded as a casual gamer gimmick.  The same third party trash that is made for the Wii will likely be made for the PS3 as well.  And if it's successful with casuals I figure Sony will be thrilled.  That's probably all they're aiming this at.

One good thing about this though is that it appears to be for the PS3.  If Sony was following the typical console lifecycle 2010 would be about the time to seriously plan for the PS4.  But they're not doing that so maybe they're just going to keep the PS3 going, now that it's affordable, but with this new controller to match the Wii.  As a PS3 owner I'm happy about that since my console will get more years out of it.  And realitistically there is no reason to go to another gen.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Looks like it has a wrist strap. That's one question answered.

Wrist strap? I see no wrist-strap. The demonstrator looks like he's wearing a fashionable leather wristband you'd find at Pacsun or whatever.

he's not wearing it, it's dangling from the Disco Stick

I tried to edit the pic to show you, but tinypic is not cooperating with me.

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[NinGurl69 *huggles]

What places should the bulb not be inserted into?  What will Sony's in-game warning messages look like?

Did Namco fail to announce a Time Crisis game alongside this?

[Urkel]

I think the glowing orb could be a real dealbreaker.

"Immersion" is really important to the hardcore crowd, and having a big glowing sphere in your line of sight is going to be a real big distraction.

[GoldenPhoenix]

I think the glowing orb could be a real dealbreaker.

"Immersion" is really important to the hardcore crowd, and having a big glowing sphere in your line of sight is going to be a real big distraction.

Nah, a big glowing ball and holding a heavy controller in your left hand will immerse you instantly!

[ShyGuy]

Is this controller endorsed by Lindy?

[ThePerm]

first thing i thought about when I saw the bulb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUOpaFVgKPw

[KDR_11k]

he's not wearing it, it's dangling from the Disco Stick

I tried to edit the pic to show you, but tinypic is not cooperating with me.

edit:

I'm not sure that's attached to the disco stick, looks more like a microphone attached to his clothes to me. The first of the two pictures doesn't include that part.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

What kind of Condom Unit will house this device?

[Peachylala]

The people in those pics look so depressed to be on stage.