Well, for some games, each person needs two actual move controllers for the full experience, so this really can't be considered an install base. It's certainly impressive though.
It's not really odd to say Kinect is kid stuff. Sony has really walked the walk by releasing/patching core titles for Move. There's not really anything out on Kinect yet that could be considered a core title. Companies talk about using it, yes, but there's not that much that has really been confirmed in how Kinect will work with genres outside workout/dance/sports/augmented reality titles.
These probably won't see much, if any, market in countries where Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have large footholds. They'll be in places like China where most people can't afford the real deal.
They needed to come out with a Classic Controller for Wii, so yes, I think you'll see both regular and motion controllers stick around for the foreseeable future.
Also, a lot of "launch titles" didn't actually launch with the system. Many people may not have bought many new titles, because they could just patch titles they already had for free.
If you have move you're pretty much screwed already if you don't have internet it seems, because most of the compatible games out now were made compatible through patches.
I think they mean mainly that they don't want to release a game with game breaking bugs/flaws and let the first buyers be beta testers who will need patches in order to actually play the game.
While it is much closer to the Mouse/Keyboard setup and can actually RUN most of the games coming out for PC (which is probably the big reason PC gamers didn't jump all over the Wii), I'm not sure how much of an impact it'll have. You can aim with a mouse much more quickly/precisely than you can actually point and shoot, even with Move (some would complain unrealistically so). You can hook up a PC to play on your TV as well.
I'd be willing to bet it'll convert a few, due to the realism factor, and the convenience of playing on your TV, and the affordability of not having to upgrade your system all the time. I'm betting most PC gamers enjoy the tinkering with the computers aspect about it, the ability to mod games, the prevalence of MMORPGS (are there any decent console ones?), and/or the precision of the controls too much to be swayed by Move.
Hopefully at some point they'll be able to strike a balance with this. Move certainly has potential to be more accurate/quicker than dualshock, so hopefully devs will keep at it and make it work and not just say "dual analog is better, screw it" and give up.
It can't replace the guitar hero guitar, because then Activision doesn't make money by selling it's own peripherals. Move along, there's nothing to see here.
*That's why I don't buy guitar hero. It was fine, I suppose, when it was just the guitar, but it costs like $200 to get the freaking band kit. Lame
Probably not as much as they'd think. PS3 + enough move accessories for true multiplayer is EXPENSIVE! I'm still of the belief that the Wii won out for offering something new at a reasonable price point for a current gen machine. These things are still really "next gen" though coming into their own.
Really the PS3 came out before it's time. Now that more people have HDTV's it makes sense that they're willing to drop the cash for an HD System. Seeing you can get started with move for about $400, that's a fairly reasonable price for a system. Now that the tech is within the price range for new systems finally and HDTVs are everywhere, of course it'll sell.
The bike game was Tron? Darn. I was hoping to see a new Extreme G racing. .
But, uh...Nintendo's been having old people, teens, and young adults in their ads forever. They haven't really done much in the way of ads with kids playing. I don't really get the marketing war here, seeing as we all know who they're REALLY talking to with the snark is the 15-35 male demographic (mainly).
I guess that's why they just focused on the games. Besides being a pretty sweet selection, there is something for everyone. While they'd like the hardcorez to buy move, what they'd really like is everyone else to buy systems. I know I want.
Very cool! The only thing I didn't like was the computer like interface with the windows. A multitouch screen/touchpad with the compy helping on window sizing is much more attractive and easy to look through (like on a mac). Even just a standard controller flipping through windows would be preferred (imho). For games this looks super sweet though. Too bad it's so expensive.
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Re: Kevin Butler Sackboy Video Shows the Power of LittleBigPlanet 2
I can't watch the video it says "This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender's friend request."
Re: Move Sales Reach 4.1 Million Units Sold Around the World
Well, for some games, each person needs two actual move controllers for the full experience, so this really can't be considered an install base. It's certainly impressive though.
Re: PlayStation Move Wins Popsci's "Best of What's New" Award
It's not really odd to say Kinect is kid stuff. Sony has really walked the walk by releasing/patching core titles for Move. There's not really anything out on Kinect yet that could be considered a core title. Companies talk about using it, yes, but there's not that much that has really been confirmed in how Kinect will work with genres outside workout/dance/sports/augmented reality titles.
Re: This is What Move's and Kinect's Children Would Look Like
These probably won't see much, if any, market in countries where Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have large footholds. They'll be in places like China where most people can't afford the real deal.
Re: Capcom: Expect an Evolved Move Controller for PlayStation 4
They needed to come out with a Classic Controller for Wii, so yes, I think you'll see both regular and motion controllers stick around for the foreseeable future.
Re: PlayStation Move By the Numbers Offers Up Facts and Figures
^^Congratulations. You're they're target market.
Re: Pachter: Move Could Make Publishers Billions
10 million is a great number to multiply by. I see what's going on here...
Re: Microsoft Pays Move Another Back-Handed Compliment
In other words, Kinect isn't as versatile as Move and can only be used on games built from the ground up for it.
I love stirring the fanboy pot.
Re: Microsoft VP: "I Own a Move, but Kinect is Far More Immersive"
So, when's Kinectaku launching?
Re: PlayStation Move Makes Plenty of Kids' Christmas Lists
At least with Kinect they just need the camera. You'd be spending at least that much, if not more, if you needed multiple movemotes for multiplayer.
Interesting about the apple devices (who would get an iPhone for their kids, especially young ones)? It's so expensive!!!
Re: American Move Launch Game Sales Look a Little Meagre
Also, a lot of "launch titles" didn't actually launch with the system. Many people may not have bought many new titles, because they could just patch titles they already had for free.
Re: Shocking Truth: Kevin Butler Advert Proves Sony Hates Puppies
Puppies aren't as creepy looking as eyepets.
Re: Yuji Naka Working on Secret Move Game
Always exciting to see what he comes up with.
Re: The Official Reason for LittleBigPlanet 2's Delay is a Little Patchy
If you have move you're pretty much screwed already if you don't have internet it seems, because most of the compatible games out now were made compatible through patches.
I think they mean mainly that they don't want to release a game with game breaking bugs/flaws and let the first buyers be beta testers who will need patches in order to actually play the game.
Re: Move Submachine Gun Looks Like it's Made of Lego But Isn't
Why would you need a sight like that to aim at your TV?
Re: Move Can be a Bridge Between PC Gamers and DualShock Lovers
While it is much closer to the Mouse/Keyboard setup and can actually RUN most of the games coming out for PC (which is probably the big reason PC gamers didn't jump all over the Wii), I'm not sure how much of an impact it'll have. You can aim with a mouse much more quickly/precisely than you can actually point and shoot, even with Move (some would complain unrealistically so). You can hook up a PC to play on your TV as well.
I'd be willing to bet it'll convert a few, due to the realism factor, and the convenience of playing on your TV, and the affordability of not having to upgrade your system all the time. I'm betting most PC gamers enjoy the tinkering with the computers aspect about it, the ability to mod games, the prevalence of MMORPGS (are there any decent console ones?), and/or the precision of the controls too much to be swayed by Move.
Re: LittleBigPlanet 2's Move Support Comes Later via DLC
Better off waiting for the GOTY edition anyways. It'll come with whatever paid dlc had come out after the original PLUS be cheaper.
Re: DualShock Players "Run Rings" Around Movers in Killzone 3
Hopefully at some point they'll be able to strike a balance with this. Move certainly has potential to be more accurate/quicker than dualshock, so hopefully devs will keep at it and make it work and not just say "dual analog is better, screw it" and give up.
Re: Review: EyePet: Move Edition (PlayStation 3)
@lz
I think it's pretty creepy... those things sort of scare me.
Re: Move Is Not a Peripheral Killer, says Activision Boss
It can't replace the guitar hero guitar, because then Activision doesn't make money by selling it's own peripherals. Move along, there's nothing to see here.
*That's why I don't buy guitar hero. It was fine, I suppose, when it was just the guitar, but it costs like $200 to get the freaking band kit. Lame
Re: PlayStation Move was Too Expensive to Launch Alongside PS3
Agree with lz and Joe.
i think it's all STILL too expensive.
Re: EA Believes Move Can Snaffle Wii's Audience
Probably not as much as they'd think. PS3 + enough move accessories for true multiplayer is EXPENSIVE! I'm still of the belief that the Wii won out for offering something new at a reasonable price point for a current gen machine. These things are still really "next gen" though coming into their own.
Re: THQ Likes to Spend Less on Motion Games than Core Titles
That's a nice way to say they plan to throw Move owners a pile of shovelware. Have fun PS3 fans!
Re: Those Embarrassed by Wii Will Flock to Move, Reckons Take-Two CEO
Really the PS3 came out before it's time. Now that more people have HDTV's it makes sense that they're willing to drop the cash for an HD System. Seeing you can get started with move for about $400, that's a fairly reasonable price for a system. Now that the tech is within the price range for new systems finally and HDTVs are everywhere, of course it'll sell.
Re: Latest Kevin Butler Ad Shows Our Most-Wanted Move Add-On: Vikings
The bike game was Tron? Darn. I was hoping to see a new Extreme G racing. .
But, uh...Nintendo's been having old people, teens, and young adults in their ads forever. They haven't really done much in the way of ads with kids playing. I don't really get the marketing war here, seeing as we all know who they're REALLY talking to with the snark is the 15-35 male demographic (mainly).
I guess that's why they just focused on the games. Besides being a pretty sweet selection, there is something for everyone. While they'd like the hardcorez to buy move, what they'd really like is everyone else to buy systems. I know I want.
Re: Move Tech Demos Show War, Robotic Puppets and Chameleons
Very cool! The only thing I didn't like was the computer like interface with the windows. A multitouch screen/touchpad with the compy helping on window sizing is much more attractive and easy to look through (like on a mac). Even just a standard controller flipping through windows would be preferred (imho). For games this looks super sweet though. Too bad it's so expensive.