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First of all yes I'm back.. yay... AND NOW FOR THE ULTIMATE OWNAGE PlayStation Move: Review Round-up

The embargo has lifted for Sony’s upcoming appearance in the realm of motion gaming and the initial reception has been extremely positive. You’ll have to wait a bit to view our take on the device, however I wanted to take this opportunity to round-up several reviews; good and bad, so you our viewers can make an informed decision about purchasing the device. To view the reviews of PlayStation Move hit the break and remember to let us know what you think in our comment section.

What PlayStation LifeStyle said: “Whether you’re interested in motion controls on the PS3 or not, the PlayStation Move is here to stay. It’s going to become a staple addition to the PlayStation 3’s line-up and both casual and hardcore gamers are going to be better off because of it”

What TechRadar said: “Sony itself credits Nintendo for its accomplishments with the Wii. But as with all technology, someone creates something good, and then competitors evolve it, make it better. And that’s exactly what Sony has done with the PlayStation Move wand and accompanying Navigation controller.”

What IncGamers said: “At times it can feel like you are playing a Wii but with the use of the camera and the added buttons you feel like it’s the next evolutionary step in motion-controller technology, now it’s time for Microsoft to show me exactly what the Kinect has to offer.”

What PCMag said: “Right now, if you’re willing to pay for the necessary hardware, the Move platform will bring a new dimension to your PS3 gaming experience. And the future should bring plenty of games that span a wide variety of genres to keep you pleased. It will be interesting to see how it fares against the Kinect and the Wii itself when the motion wars heat up later this year.”

What NowGamer said: “There’s some serious underlying tech behind the Move control mechanic and from what we have experienced of the device, it’s accurate, reliable and takes little time to calibrate. The base Move unit is chunky, delivers vibration feedback and can be use to fluidly navigate the PS3 cross-media bar and while the price of a Move controller and PlayStation Eye may put some gamers off at the outset, the investment is worth it for what is already looking to be the leading choice for motion control enthusiasts, so until we see more of what Kinect can do, we’ll have to definitely say Move all the way.”

What CVG said: “Even before those big must-have titles hit the shelves, though, PlayStation Move is a success in its own right. After all, it got us to play ’shovelware’, enjoy it – and even respect it.”

What Kotaku said: “The Playstation Move is a keeper, offering up enough potential while absolutely nailing the basics of motion-control to make the relatively modest investment more than worthwhile.”

What Joystiq said: ” The hardware’s great, and I can see it being used in a multitude of really cool ways, but of course it’s only as cool as the games that use it. I’ve mentioned Sports Champions and Tumble, two great games that make excellent showcases for Move’s potential. But considering everything on offer, it’s hard not to classify Move as anything more than a “cool toy” at launch. The best of Move is worth experiencing, but is it worthy of a day-one purchase – not to mention the full set of two controllers and a NavCon? No.”

What IGN said: “At the end of the day, the PlayStation Move has the potential to be the best motion control system on the current crop of consoles; but unfortunately, the games offered at the moment just don’t do the technology justice. If you’re eager to buy into the system now, don’t expect a whole lot of great content straight out of the gate, but with time and certain kinks ironed out, the Move could prove to be a great way to add new gameplay experiences to the PlayStation 3 and attract new, more casual players.”
As for right now these are the big ones, and you can expect many more reviews to release in the coming hours. Do these reviews sway you an either direction? Are you going to purchase the device? Are there any games you are looking forward too? Let us know in the comment section.
Stay tuned. This page will be updated with more listings as they become available.
I will update this with more review's later as more come in, but promising feedback right here!!

Review Table

Site Name
Website link
Review Score
IGN AU
http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/111/1117286p1.html
8.5 /10
Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/playstation-move-review/ (rated down for price point only!!)
7 / 10
CVG
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=262388
9 / 10
PC Mag
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2368365,00.asp?tab=FullReview
4 / 5
IncGamers
http://www.incgamers.com/Reviews/1086/playstation-move-hardware-review
9 / 10
TechRadar
http://n4g.com/news/596269/techradar-playstation-move-review/com
4.5 / 5
ElectricPig
http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2010/09/01/playstation-move-review/
4  / 5
CNET
http://reviews.cnet.com/game-controllers/sony-playstation-move-starter/4505-3146_7-34167419.html?part=cnet&subj=Sony PlayStation Move Starter Bundle Kit#reviewPage1 (I don't even think we can take these guys seriously CNET honestly you did not even compare it's preciseness to wiimote and fetures 5/10??)
3  / 5
Stuff.tv
http://stuff.tv/Review/Sony-PlayStation-Move-review/
4 / 5
Gameinformer
http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/09/01/move-hardware-review-motion-controls-evolved.aspx
8 / 10
Yahoo
http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/15186/playstation-move-better-than-wii.html
4 / 5
Play3
http://translate.google.fr/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http://www.play3-live.com/accessoires-ps3/playstation-move-4.html
9.5 / 10
ExtremeTech
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2368571,00.asp
4 / 5
TrustedReviews
http://www.trustedreviews.com/video-games/review/2010/09/08/PlayStation-Move/p1
8 / 10
PSBeyond
http://www.psbeyond.com/reviews/Playstation-Move-Controller-Review.18829.html
9 / 10
Empire
http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?GID=731
4 / 5
PSU
http://www.psu.com/reviews/9739
8 / 10
The Associated Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gU-yfWDAumuvYjMIh0h_YaVl-kLgD9I8QD180
4 / 4
PsThreeBlog
http://www.ps3blog.co.za/2010/09/17/playstation-move-hardware-review/
9 / 10
Dose.ca
http://www.dose.ca/games/Review PlayStation Move Hardware/3523913/story.html
8.5 / 10
Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/playstation-in-newark/playstation-move-motion-controller-review-review
4 / 5
PS4SONY.NET
http://www.ps4sony.net/playstation-move-review-more-than-just-a-hd-wii/
8.5 / 10
GamePro
http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/216604/playstation-move/
4.5 / 5

Average Move Review Score: 83% still !! and going up lol

 

First perfect score

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gU-yfWDAumuvYjMIh0h_YaVl-kLgD9I8QD180

Pre-orders are soaring

oh and pre-orders are beginning to soar for move, yay things can only get better with move advertising and general release of reviews to the public !!

Good news move starter pack bunde sold out on amazon germany http://translate.google.de/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://playfront.de/playstation-move-sturmt-die-bestseller-charts-starter-kit-bereits-ausverkauft/

epic news just in The Playstation Move Starter Bundle this week climbed to the top 10 sales at Amazon.com. woop one week to go wonder how close it can get... maybe ps3 can get close to 360 at this rate?? http://news.punchjump.com/blog/2010/09/12/week-recap-ps3-320gb-move-xbox-360-halo-reach-wii-sales/



it's the future of handheld

PS VITA = LIFE

The official Vita thread http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=130023&page=1

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Great to see the reviewers are liking the controller anyway! I have ordered 2 Move controllers for the full experience in Sports Champions and really am interested to get my hands on this in Heavy Rain and also Killzone 3. Most anticipated title so far would have to be Sorcery!! Looked awesome



welcome back Jneul. you have been missed :)



“It appeared that there had even been demonstrations to thank Big Brother for raising the chocolate ration to twenty grams a week. And only yesterday, he reflected, it had been announced that the ration was to be reduced to twenty grams a week. Was it possible that they could swallow that, after only twenty-four hours? Yes, they swallowed it.”

- George Orwell, ‘1984’

I'm going to replace my fat PS3 with the move bundle coming this month.

not because of the move though , because i can't watch my bluray movies >.<;



I live for the burn...and the sting of pleasure...
I live for the sword, the steel, and the gun...

- Wasteland - The Mission.

EXCELLENT

GO MOVE!

Waiting for Sorcery now.



All hail the KING, Andrespetmonkey

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It's the games that make a platform a success, not the hardware. It seems that move is a great controller, but the games seems to lack "that" feel, at least the ones reviewed. It's a wait and see situation.



Great summary jneul, already pre-ordered Move controllers and one navigation controller to go with my existing Eye, and both Sports Champions and R.U.S.E. Will probably get Tiger Woods Golf to at some point, and I already got Heavy Rain so I should be set for a lot of Move play in the near future :)



update !!

Review Table

Site Name
Website link
Review Score
IGN AU
http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/111/1117286p1.html
8.5 /10
Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/playstation-move-review/ (rated down for price point only!!)
7 / 10
CVG
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=262388
9 / 10
PC Mag
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2368365,00.asp?tab=FullReview
4 / 5
IncGamers
http://www.incgamers.com/Reviews/1086/playstation-move-hardware-review
9 / 10
TechRadar
http://n4g.com/news/596269/techradar-playstation-move-review/com
4.5 / 5
ElectricPig
http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2010/09/01/playstation-move-review/
4  / 5

Average Move Review Score: 84% (rounded up)



it's the future of handheld

PS VITA = LIFE

The official Vita thread http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=130023&page=1

Looks good so far. I'm waiting for reviews on Sorcery and those incoming on-rails shooters.



PROUD MEMBER OF THE PSP RPG FAN CLUB

glad to have you back.



Being in 3rd place never felt so good