Tomorrow's PlayStation Move launch details confirmed
Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand has detailed the various PlayStation Move motion-sensing hardware and accompanying software for the PlayStation 3 that will be available in stores nationwide from tomorrow.
The main component, the PlayStation Move controller, will retail for $79.95. An optional navigation controller (which is, however, required for some games) will set you back an additional $59.95. Those without the existing PlayStation Eye peripheral (which is mandatory for PlayStation Move use) should look instead to the starter pack, which consists of one PlayStation Move controller, the EyeToy camera and a starter disc featuring demos of Sports Champions, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, Start the Party and more for $109.95.
Sony has also confirmed that the following software will be available upon launch:
Sports Champions NZD$69.95 RRP Offering a fantastic medley of sports from table tennis to archery, Sports Champions demands that you show your competitive edge and your ability. Put the winning spin in your table tennis match with the flick of a wrist, perfect your slam shots in beach volleyball and aim for a bullseye in archery with total precision – whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned professional, the intuitive, realistic control of the PlayStation Move motion controller will keep you coming back for more. Champion Cup Mode lets you compete in the bronze, silver, and gold cups to unlock hundreds of prizes and become the ultimate sports champion. Or battle for the best scores in a series of fast and frantic challenges in Challenge Mode. Prepare to bury the competition in the ultimate sporting event. Start the Party! NZD$69.95 RRP Spear frantic fish, rescue birds from falling out of their nest or hunt for ghosts in your very own home as augmented reality transforms the PlayStation Move motion controller into everything from a helicopter to a flashlight in Start the Party! Give your games a personal touch by using PlayStation Eye to capture your own voice and face and take on family and friends in more than 20 fun mini-games and challenges that are sure to keep everyone entertained. EyePet™ Move edition NZD$69.95 RRP Cool, playful and bursting with fun and games, everyone’s favourite virtual pet just got even better with the PlayStation Move motion controller. Get closer to your cheeky, furry friend and discover even more things to do with a range of new tricks and new toys, and an intuitive and easy to use control system. Use the PlayStation Move motion controller to draw toys directly onto the screen and watch them come to life as your EyePet interacts with them. Just like a real pet, he’s cheeky and fun and he wants to be you and your family’s new best friend. Every day is a new adventure with EyePet Move edition. Kung Fu Rider NZD$69.95 RRP Grab your office chair and take, cartoon-style, to the mean downhill streets as you embark on a frantic race to escape the Yakuza. Use the motion controller to navigate, hopping over cars, dodging obstacles and picking up money along the way to gain points. This weird and wacky title is as addictive as it is fun and will have you, literally, on edge of your seat!
