Pre-emptive Sony News thread.

[bluestarultor]

Originally Posted by NonCon

A company is trying to cash in on a controller gimmick that another company already did, and when the first company did it, very rarely did it actually improve the gameplay of whatever game it was attached to. Call me a pessimist, but I don't give a fuck.

The difference is that the Wii-mote took three years to do what it was always supposed to do.

This one has been shown to already work like a dream, and while it's not a light gun like the Wii setup, I see no reason it can't be used for point and click if someone wants it to be. The difference is that it already does more than that and can also theoretically include some body-tracking due to there being an actual camera, so it's really more like a happy medium between MotionPlus and Natal, which from my perspective is exciting, because it could easily mean the whole is more than the sum of the parts.

Basically, I see this as a system with a lot of potential and hope that it's used effectively.

[Kim]

Originally Posted by bluestarultor

The difference is that the Wii-mote took three years to do what it was always supposed to do.

There are several things wrong with what you're saying, but I'll choose to take issue with the part where you're assuming that one device will live up to its prerelease hype while at the same time criticizing another for not living up to its prerelease hype.

Good luck with that.

[bluestarultor]

Originally Posted by NonCon

There are several things wrong with what you're saying, but I'll choose to take issue with the part where you're assuming that one device will live up to its prerelease hype while at the same time criticizing another for not living up to its prerelease hype.

Good luck with that.

The difference is that the Arc has already been SHOWN to work wonderfully and to do exactly what they claim it will.

[Melfice]

Originally Posted by bluestarultor

The difference is that the Arc has already been SHOWN to work wonderfully and to do exactly what they claim it will.

I'll admit I've not really followed the development of the Playstation Vib Arc, but I'd assume that this was showcased using Sony games and showcased by Sony people?

Indeed.

[bluestarultor]

Originally Posted by Melfice

I'll admit I've not really followed the development of the Playstation Vib Arc, but I'd assume that this was showcased using Sony games and showcased by Sony people?

Indeed.

Well, yes. But it's still pretty impressive: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiX-26VL4bM

[Kim]

Originally Posted by bluestarultor

Well, yes. But it's still pretty impressive: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiX-26VL4bM

You are so gullible its stupid.

And seriously, what little I saw of them showing it off looked like shit.