Wii Like Motion Controller Coming to PS3 (Pictures)
Today In2Games, a gaming accessory manufacturer, released images of the upcoming PlayStation 3 motion controller, the Gametrak Freedom. This controller will allow PS3 players to wail and flail about as only their Wii owning brethren could before.
From their official press release : “Unlike existing products and technologies, In2Games’ Freedom system does not rely upon the gamer pointing a controller at the screen or restrict the gamer to limited movements. Instead, it combines patented ultrasonic and RF technologies with 3-axis accelerometers to track the precise absolute position and orientation in 3D space of almost any wireless accessory such as golf clubs, baseball bats, tennis racquets, and bowling balls.
The system comprises a base unit, which attaches to the console via USB and a hand unit. The base unit comprises of two sensor bars, which can either be attached to the TV or mounted on included stands. Freedom will launch with a wide range of games for next-generation platforms.
Freedom also allows unprecedented levels of control, accuracy and gameplay depth next gen versions of the game. No other technology on the market offers this functionality, making Squeeballs and the Freedom Controller a totally unique product in the market place.
More announcements on this exciting technology will follow in the coming months.”
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“Freedom will launch with a wide range of games for next-generation platforms.”
Does this mean it’s not a PS3 exclusive device? Sounds like the 360 crowd are in their plans as well…
360? DOH!
Yeah, I read elsewhere that this is being made for the PS3 and 360… I suppose they are a 3rd party company, though.
Will have to see what they come up with for games, I haven’t been to concerned about a Wii so I don’t know that I’ll have reason to rush off for this.