Sony Unveils PlayStation Move motion controller

Move is a small tool that looks like a microphone, but with something on top of it that looks like a ping pong ball with an LED inside. This is Sony’s bid to gain control over the motioncontroller wars that are currently led by Nintendo, with its Wii controller, and which plenty of think will be dominated by Microsoft and its Project Natal controller technique.

Sony unveiled Move, its motion-sensitive controller for PlayStation, Wednesday during the Game Developers Conference.

Among the types of games Move will work with include those that involve swords, bows and arrows, guns, punching and much more. The idea is that Move will provide players with a realistic and precise feeling of holding whatever kind of thing the game calls for, be it a sword or a gun.

Move will be available this fall will cost $100. The set will include the PlayStation Eye, a motion controller, and a game.