Monday, November 15, 2010

Addiction



Played this last night for the first time in a long time.

The new PS3 motion move controller is just what i wanted. Neat. Clean. Move.
Sony's motion controlled gaming setup, PlayStation Move, has arrived in stores, and if you believe the hype, it's everything we wanted the Wii to be...and more. PlayStation Move's 1:1 controller tracking is just as precise as the Wii with its MotionPlus accessory, but also adds body tracking into the mix thanks to the PlayStation Eye camera. The starter bundle, which includes the PlayStation Eye camera, a single Move controller, and the Sports Champions game is available for INR 3650.
Bad part
The controllers are stuck with built-in, non-user replaceable lithium-ion batteries, and there's no automatic sleep mode after a period of inactivity, so you need to manually switch the controllers off when you're not using them. Anyone who's ever had a group of people over to play Wii or peripheral-based games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band will know that you always need a stack of AA batteries on hand to keep the action happening. Sony's choice of built-in batteries means you'll need to make sure everything is charged ahead of time, otherwise you'll have players out of action, waiting for controllers to charge over a USB cable.
The Verdict
At this stage, PlayStation Move is likely a hard sell for any gamers on a budget. The hardware is fantastic, and Sports Champions is a great launch title, but there's nothing truly revolutionary so far...if you've owned or played a Wii extensively, that is.
Personally, I wanted this add-on in my gaming family, n here I am. Looking for a active lazy weekend, where I'd laze around n do nothing except playing with the active games :)