E3 2009: Sony Motion Demo

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CowMuffins on June 3, 2009

This is motion control, for hardcore gamers.

ThrdDegreeBurns on June 3, 2009

WTF Sony?

Nasar7 on June 3, 2009

Presentation is awkward, but let's cut them some slack cause they are engineers. It looks like Sony saw Natal and said "we have to show something" and threw them onstage at the last minute. The first demo was terrible, but all the ones after that were really impressive.

FrozenPhoenix on June 3, 2009

I'm not really all for this new motion control craze, but the archery did look pretty badass.

McPaper on June 3, 2009

I would say this is my favourite type of motion control. The sword combat really sold me.

randiolo on June 3, 2009

this stuffs awsome

DOUBLESHOCK on June 3, 2009

This is what I've always wanted in a game.

MatthewMeadows on June 3, 2009

I've gotta say that between this Natal and Wii Motion Plus, I can imagine having the most fun with this. Will still 100% buy Natal though!

EDIT: I thought that these two guys did a great job. When I see Trenton, I'm seeing someone who has been trained to do big conferences. These two are obviously just Sony Engineers. I wouldn't have the guts to stand up there and talk in front of all of those people like they do. +1 respect.

peerLAN on June 3, 2009

The best part I think it was the sword fighting... why is there no game for Wii like that yet?

Fubar on June 3, 2009

Best take on motion control.

Looks like it can be use in some sensible way - but only time will show

Jimbo on June 3, 2009

I thought this was amazing when I saw it. His handwriting with the motion controller is better than mine is with a pen.

Microsoft's effort is obviously way more ambitious, but in practice I can see Sony's being way more appropriate for the kinda games I will want to play. If the Natal isn't able to pick out subtle wrist movements, for example, doesn't that limit it's potential pretty badly?

Shuborno online on June 3, 2009

@Nasar7 said:

" Presentation is awkward, but let's cut them some slack cause they are engineers. It looks like Sony saw Natal and said "we have to show something" and threw them onstage at the last minute. The first demo was terrible, but all the ones after that were really impressive. "

I agree that they were probably thrown on state without enough prep, so I feel bad for them. It's possible their tech will work as well as Natal and MotionPlus when tuned properly in better demos, but the sloppy presentation made Natal and MotionPlus look far more effective.

Aaron_G on June 3, 2009

Seems like Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft are all going in different directions with this motion sensing stuff. It will be interesting to see which one will become the industry "standard".

Jimbo on June 3, 2009

As (understandably) nervous as they were, the guy pulling off that headshot with the bow was a pretty cool moment.

WHA-BAM!

Kohe321 on June 3, 2009

Looks awesome IMO

Vendetta on June 3, 2009

Easily the most impressive peripheral shown.

Binman88 online on June 3, 2009

Yea the presentation wasn't perfect but I think I prefer the more candid style than the rehearsed and badly scripted presentations we often see.

In fact, I found this presentation one of the most enjoyable and interesting so far and I think Sony were right to put these guys out there with this stuff even if it is a little early. Seeing this has at least generated interest in the PS3 for me and I'm sure it has for many others as well.

nohthink on June 3, 2009

that was surprisingly impressive. Was not expecting such a thing at all. Finally I feel like I'm getting good news from Sony other the game titles.(MGS on 360 was heartbreaking to me as a Sony fanboy...)

Teh_Eel on June 3, 2009

Pretty cool stuff, liked the sword and shield demo. .Like it more than Natal.

Canberra on June 3, 2009

that looked great.

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