Comments on: Sony’s New Motion Controller Tracks “True 3D”

By: Cal Smith

Cal Smith — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:33:37 +0000

Personally I think natal looks way more awesome which really sucks cos i just sold my 360 to get a ps3 :’(

By: Savin Wangtal

Savin Wangtal — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:20:25 +0000

OK. It’s responsive. But what’s the speed limit that it can track, out of curiosity. Like say if you swing a golf club, will it pick that up (considering the headspeed can reach 100kph)

By: Savin Wangtal

Savin Wangtal — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:18:37 +0000

If it tracks different objects like they claim, they wouldn’t need other addons. You can just pick up a toy of that shape and use it. (Or use real tennis racket, etc)

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:43:15 +0000

Really? Wow.
Thats odd though with no announcement on games working on it, games that could work on it or even a name. They even said the wands used won’t be the official ones when its released.

Considering Natal has everything but a release date (and games in development centered around Natal) – i thought Natal would have a better chance on being release before!

But then again, they also said Natal MIGHT not be the official name – but why name it then. Usually a OS’s codename isn’t actually ANNOUNCED whilst being developed or shown under its codename at a high profile event!

You’d think it would be better endorsement on Sony’s behalf.

By: Paul Down

Paul Down — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:13:21 +0000

I cant remember when it is, but last i heard Sony’s Wand actually is going to be out before natal hits.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:46:29 +0000

I understand this is a prototype (even though it looks very responsive and quite ahead in development of this technology) but what they need to be doing is giving a certain type of time-frame for its release.

Maybe like a year, 2010 (most likely late) or 2011. Not only that, types of games it will be used for. Whether older games are able to (Like Burnout with the Natal) or games developed with the technology.

That way it is talked amongst the gaming community. Natal looks like it will be released before Sony’s unnamed device, so we are obviously got a lot more info on the Natal – games, a name etc… but neither a release date. At least SOME sort of time frame would really help potential buyers!

By: NewGuy

NewGuy — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:38:27 +0000

The technology sounds good and all.Though I’m assuming that Sony will make 5000 different peripherals that are required for specific games, Like what the Wii has going on.