The Hidden Genius of the PlayStation Move Controller
PlayStation or XBox? I admit, I love my PlayStation 3. But since Microsoft announced Project Natal and Sony announced PlayStation Move I’ve watched with much curiosity and anticipation.
There is a hidden genius in Sony mimicking the Wii experience and controllers. While Sony and Nintendo are different platforms to develop for, it seems porting games from one system to the other should be much easier with a similar controller.
With Project Natal, Microsoft could break incredible new ground. If they can deliver on the immersive experience they promise I may be tempted to take an XBox for a ride. But the new interface creates a learning curve for game developers as well as the consumer. This could mean less game titles, less adoption and eventually a failure for the company.
Additionally, while EA Sports can take advantage of a similar experience on Wii and PS3 with their Tiger Woods PGA golf title, the XBox equivalent may be regulated to a standard controller interface. As a consumer, which version of the game would you choose?
The debate won’t be settled anytime soon. But Sony may have created more opportunity for it’s platform by taking an established step instead of being on the cutting edge. Bravo for what I consider a very intelligent move.
