New accessories announced by Microsoft and Sony promise to provide entertainment at the highest level. Both have in common motion gaming (control based on gestures and movements), but differs in the technologies used: Xbox Kinect aims directly body movements, while video camera connected to the PlayStation regards PS Move controllers handled by users.
Firstly, we’ll talk a bit about PlayStation Move: sword and shield, bow and arrow, arms and fists. This might be a subtle way of characterizing, practically; Sony accessory– a controller that, depending on the application which is running, can turn virtually anything. PlayStation Eye, a particular camera attached to PS3 console, detects movement and sends them to the processor to be interpreted. PS Move isn’t limited to realistically implement your actions on the monitor, but also offers vibration feedback. The scope of the head changes color, giving you different information depending on the application (for example, in a shooter, red may mean that the weapon is unloaded). Along with the motion controller, Sony offers a navigation controller, which is essential in games where you must turn to more complex maneuvers, with combination of keys.
PlayStation Move Eye Cam
We can not say that Sony has come up with something revolutionary. We would say even that was inspired beyond measure from Nintendo. Their advantage is represented by the advanced platform and support from the manufacturers of games. One is to play in VGA resolution and other thing in play in HD. How much it costs us? Well, Eyecam’s about $ 40 (already available in stores), and PlayStation Move controllers around 100 dollars. The latter will be marketed starting in the fall. As the centerpiece, PlayStation 3, it is found in most IT media shops worldwide and costs about 400 euros. We also present you some news in what regards updated prices for PS3 and PS3 accessories: PS Move controller is 39.99 Euro, Starter Pack including PS Move controller, PS Eye Camera and Starter Disc is 59, 99 Euro and PS3 console is 350 Euro.
Now, it’s time to discuss also about Xbox Kinect although Microsoft went further with its fantasy and gave up of all tools. Promotional slogan, “You are the controller”, is very enlightening. Kinect, essentially a USB device that plugs into Xbox 360 console, it features sensors that detect and analyze body movements and a microphone for voice recognition. Behind these common facilities are some very complicated algorithms to recognize the movements. Skeletal Mapping technology for example, allows simultaneous monitoring of four players. Each is analyzed in 48 points on the body. In principle, joints, head, hands, feet and chest are regarded. Kinect accessory for the Xbox 360 is already available at a price of $ 150 without taxes.
Xbox Kinect
But now, we are asking: what we choose? Whether you prefer the PS Move controllers or our own bodies (analyzed by Kinect), it is clear that these new consoles accessories will entertain us more than the classic gamepads. What Sony and Microsoft offers us is superior to Wii motion gaming, regarding resolution, complexity, diversity, but also interactivity. Both solutions are interesting. Personally, I would opt for PS Move because I’m not the advocate of simulation without physical objects. In addition, PS Move accessories offer a vibration feedback; while empty-handed you’ll feel somewhat disconnected from the virtual character.
As for PC games, although they can run on more advanced configurations, perform in a lower league. The only who deserves to be considered are those of strategy and some shooters. Otherwise, we play on PC because, let’s face it, not cost us anything. The real fun is on consoles, where games developers pay particular attention to optimizations and manufacturers ramp out with innovations designed to improve our gaming experience.
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