Ever since Sony unveiled its motion controller at E3, the world has been waiting to see what the final incarnation of the product would be – and the company has finally shown off the product at the Games Developers Conference.

Now called the PlayStation Move and complete with a sub-controller (basically a nunchuck), Sony's motion controller will take on both Nintendo's well established Wii and the forthcoming Xbox Natal.

"The combination of the PS3 system and PlayStation Eye camera detects the precise movement, angle, and absolute position in 3D space of PlayStation Move motion controller, allowing users to intuitively play the game as if they themselves are within the game," explains Sony.

"PlayStation Move motion controller delivers unmatched accuracy through its advanced motion sensors, including a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and a terrestrial magnetic field sensor, as well as a color-changing sphere that is tracked by PlayStation Eye camera.

"Through PlayStation Move system, both fast and subtle motion can be detected, whether the user is swinging a tennis racket, or painting with a brush.

"With PlayStation Move motion controller, users can provide direct input through action buttons and an analogue trigger, while receiving physical feedback from rumble functionality and visual feedback from the sphere's ability to display a variety of different colours.

"Furthermore, PlayStation Eye camera can capture the player's voice or image, enabling augmented reality experiences."

But more importantly - what does it look like. Here are the official product shots of the Sony PlayStation Move.

Hmm, I saw something like that in Novum, the local sex shop, when I went in there with my girlfriend...

1) wtf is the ping pong ball for?
2) are nintendo asking for their design back (minus the ping pong ball)?

1) wtf is the ping pong ball for?

2) are nintendo asking for their design back (minus the ping pong ball)?

Maybe they can complain about the design, although given the PS3 wand has an enormous knob on the end they can't really claim cosmetic similarity. PLus there are only so many ways you can design a remote control - Sony can't sue Panasonic because they both make TV remotes that are bars with buttons on them.

Jon

Just to be clear it was a lighthearted comment in for the most part, but thanks for jumping to Sony's defence. Looking at it though (1 remote type controller with trigger with an other second controller with analogue stick, etc) it is very similar IMO. It works differently yes but paint it white and pop off the ball and it looks like Wii controllers with more buttons.

Well with a motion controller a Star Wars game would probably sell incredibly well on the PS3 now that it could emulate a light sabre.

That’s not really a light sabre. Unless you are a very poorly endowed Jedi.

Yes but for those without a light sabre it could aid training.