Just a quick recap: Motion controls were everywhere at E3 this year. We all know that the Wii really popularized the idea, but hasn't been that successful, mostly due to lack of truly great games that utilized what the Wii could have done.
Next on the list is the Playstation Move. My thoughts on this one are pretty simple: This is what the Wii should have been. The PS3 already has HD graphics, which was one of the Wii's worst downfalls. But, to be honest, the Move simply looks like Wii HD.
However, I will say this much: I think Sony may be able to succeed in this a little bit better than Nintendo has. Nintendo, because of the Gamecube, does not have as much hardcore games or developers making such games for the Wii. During the Gamecube's lifespan, Nintendo gained a "casual" or "family-friendly" stigma. This carried over to the Wii. Sony, on the other hand, has never had that misfortune. I think the PS3 still lacks in sales compared to the 360, but generally speaking, most games are released on both.
Here's where Move's best selling point enters the picture. Sony keeps saying how existing "hardcore" games as well as future titles will have Move support. This isn't a big thing, but it just show me that Sony is getting the third-party development that Nintendo wasn't getting. Partner that with HD graphics, the superior online capability, and a Blu-ray drive and that adds up to a great Wii competitor, if not a Wii killer.
I'm still underwhelmed, though. When you boil it down, Move just sounds like a high-tech Wii. I just don't know if the increased performance will be a game-changer.
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