Old Discussion Thread for all 3 motion controllers

Argh!

 

"Augmented.Reality.Controller"

Yeah, that sounds about right. But that may still be the internal way to refer to the type of controller though. Or maybe it is intended to refer to a family of products? E.g. ARC Wand, ARC Wheel, ARC Gun, etc.

 

Let's not get too revisionist on the name of the Wii. It didn't magically become a better name, people just got used to it.

 

I think that's Rotmm's point. Although the notion that it doesn't really matter what you call a product must give overpaid marketeers nightmares!

 

I was mostly responding to patsu.

 

The naming of the controller, the first impression is part of the marketing, when people say "when marketed correctly". They are going up against a rather strong and well-known market leader.

I agree that the overall marketing will count the most. However the name ARC doesn't help advance their goal. If they just want a simple name to remember and say, there should be many options.

 

I thought it was gonna be could 'wand' which IMO sounds better than 'arc', though ultimatly has been pointed out the name doesnt count for much ultimately

 

There are two things that stick to my mind that makes me question the 'Arc'

1. Can it track more than 2 wands at the same time? The wii and Natal can do 4, and so should Sony's system. These are "party" features so 4-people multiplayer is important.
2. Optional accessory. Unlike Natal which MS plans to include with every 360 (my guess is right at $199, just like to wii and making it a direct competitior). Sony better find a way to include this 'Arc' with the PS3. Maybe they can start including with the 250 GB version since it has a higher profit margin, but it needs to make its way to the $299 version before the holidays.

Other than that, I feel that the PS3 Arc is the most accurate out of all 3 laggy and inaccurate control methods

 

It's more than that:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ps3-motion-controller-delayed-till-autumn

What is PS Eye 2 ? [size=-2]Gigabit connected ? [/size]

So... the only question left are price point (US$299 ?) and 4 player support ?

 

So this is basically Sony doing a Microsoft.

 

It's Sony and MS doing a Nintendo. Plus 3D gaming somewhere inside.

[size=-2]Is EyePet still coming in April or is it Fall 2010 now ?[/size]

 

Hum... no, Ms sticks to its schedule...

 

And accurately predicted Sony's schedule to boot.

Shame that we'll have to wait longer, but obviously the software support for it is going to be key. Hopefully they get it right - LBP's update looks awesome for instance, but they need to bring both a killer hardcore app and a hardcore Wii Sports Resort type game.

 

The '2' refers to a footnote in the press conference.

 

Oops. Sony have lost the early advantage (and can't timetable a release for anything!). It'll be a direct head-to-head now! Never before has the software been so important. But as mentioned, MS has the potential bundle advantage to to generate a rapid install base if they can price-drop to the next price-tier.

 

Damn Eurogamer !

Sony's problem is bigger than that. NPD alone needs to pit PSP against DS and iPhone; eBook Reader against Kindle, Nook, and may be the rumored Apple iSlate; VAIO against other laptops, plus PS3 against Wii and 360 this year. Kaz Hirai's division [strike]will be[/strike] is already super busy ! Stringer needs to send in reinforcement soon. XD


The implication for bundling Arc into PS3 is: We will finally see seamless PSEye and wand usage in XMB and other built-in apps ?

So far I'm quite impressed by their 3D and Arc showcases. But they will need much more manpower to realize everything.

 

And herein lies my problem..... no rear USB port.

Maybe it's just me, but there's no way I am going to have Eyetoy plugged in all the time, it's just too damn messy. With so many things, such as PlayTV, Eyetoy, Rock Band/Singstar/Guitar Hero dongles, etc requiring USB, surely Sony would have seen the sense in putting one on the rear of the machine (where a hub could also be hidden)

Cables sticking out the front of my sleek PS3 (well, dead sleek PS3) is just too messy for me to put up with.

 

Its a shame its not coming out anytime soon but hopefully this means they are treating it more seriously.

The initial date suggested it releasing with just a bunch of mini games and some tacked on controls for current games. Hopefully the delay will change that and we get some really compelling new games, its also more realistic timeframe for some wii ports like a ps3 port of Madworld or No More Heroes etc.

 

It gets mentioned here a lot but I have to ask...

When did MS state in an official PR that they will be bundling Natal with every 360?

As far as i know they've said no such thing and everyone seems to be just assuming that'll be the case.

I would like to be enlightend by anyone with a source/link, as at the moment i'm confused

 

GI.biz survey doesn't look encouraging for ARC! (Note GI.biz has gone registration only, so I won't link the article direct)

There's no clarification on what the question was, so I don't know what 'backed' means, but the numbers do some pretty loud talking nonetheless.