
Back at E3 2009, Sony unveiled the PlayStation Motion Controller to the world, and underwhelmed us all with what was essentially a dude gently pushing over an on-screen skeleton by waving what appeared to be an 80′s-era microphone with a tennis ball on top.
Since that time, nary a peep has been heard on the device’s state. Well, at least from Sony.
THQ’s CEO Brian Ferrell incessantly dropped the name ‘Playstation Arc’ earlier this month when talking about his company’s support for the device during an inverstor’s earnings call; a name-drop that Sony refused to comment on, but have seen fit to register a domain for (playstationarc.com). The device itself has also undergone something of a cosmetic makeover since it’s debut. So say goodbye to 80′s microphone with tennis ball, and say hello to gentleman’s electric razor with light bulb.
The presentation is set for March 11th at 3pm and will run for 60 minutes.
The presentation description reads thusly:
“The soon to be released Motion Controller for PlayStation 3 will allow developers to create new game play experiences, by allowing players to interact with their console in high definition using their bodies. The Motion Controller uses 3D position and orientation tracking, camera input and a controllable RGB LED to bridge the gap between camera, motion and traditional interfaces.”
Whether SCEA presenters David Coombs and Kirk Bender will drop the A-bomb during this 60 minutes is unclear, but the device is rapidly nearing launch and it needs a name. Playstation EyeHandz, PStriple Stickwaver, whatever. With Nintendo’s Wii MotionPlus and Microsoft’s Natal sat next to it on store shelves, it needs something catchier than ‘Motion Controller’ on the box if Sony expects Mom, Dad, Billy and Susie to buy it.
What are you hoping to see come out of the PlayStation Arc presentation? How would you like the device to be implemented.
Sources: GDC 2010



I think SIXENSE would be a cool name. It would match the whole SIXAXIS thing.
No matter what, I will always call it the wonder wand.
Not Playstation Gentleman’s Electric Razor With Light Bulb?
Maybe I am just a sucker for attachments, gadgets and peripherals but I am super excited about the motion controller. Maybe it's because I will finally have a good use for my PS3 Eye! :p