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Sony Announces Six Axis Controller
October 9th 2006 09:16
Using motion sensing technology, gamers will be able to tilt the controller in six different directions during gameplay. Whilst this may seem a little non-sensical at first, it does introduce some interesting possibilities. In Activion's upcoming World War Two shooter, Call of Duty 3 (available at launch), tilting the controller forward will direct a melee attack at any foe unlucky enough to be within range, giving them a taste of your rifle butt. As long as developers integrate Six Axis movement into their games in a way that feels intuitive and doesn't become labourious, the new controller could be a big hit.
It will retail in Australia for approximately $70 AUD, and will be powered by a Lithium Ion battery. Each battery will reportedly last for about 30 hours (I'd like to see that!), and will be able to be recharged when connected to the console via USB. Each PS3 system will come bundled with one controller, but it is uncertain whether it will also come with a USB cable.
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