Zones said: Honestly speaking, this doesn't look good...

How so? I mean, my stance has usually been that I'd rather play a game like that with a mouse, but I'm curious to know why this is so terrible.

I will say, however, that I seriously question the ability of users to control the Dualshock/Sixaxis controllers with just one hand while holding it in the air like that. When there was a controller vs keyboard/mouse debate in the summer, I found a config for Team Fortress 2 so I could try the game with a PS3 controller (since the analog sticks wont be mapped correctly without it). After playing with just the controller, I tried using the mouse as I normally would and using controller instead of the keyboard. Partly due to the weight of the controller and the fact that the button placement is ment for two hands. The only way I've found I can do that is if I anchor the controller by digging the right side into my leg.

Perhaps they should release new controller that's merely a redesigned left half of the standard controller or release some kind of accessory that can support the controller's weight so you can better grip the controller with just one hand.

I remember saying saying motion controls to HD consoles was fail. Oh wait, it's still in my sig.

To add to the topic, I still feel exactly the same. This wand is turning out to be seriousley stupid by the sounds of it.

Carry on then.

What do you mean exactly?

In their demo's, they usually show the controller being represented on screen. They also showed crosshairs when they demo'd shooting mechanics (a regular gun in their 'toy' room and the tank in the RTS demo).

So it can approximate pointer functionality? Good. It should control fine.

Though holding the dualshock with one hand is still going to be weird.

Yea, as I was saying a few posts up, the only way I've been able to hold and use a PS3 controller with just one hand was to press the right end against my side or my leg.

I guess the button in the middle is used to change the color of the light ball? It is disappointing that the wand does not include an analog stick. I would prefer a second wand in my left hand instead of the Dual Shock. The picture above makes this seem like a pieced together solution.

Sony takes another step forward, and 2 steps back.

Considering that you only need left analog and L1/L2, I think the DualShock 3 can easily be used with one hand. And I think the only reason behind this DualShock 3 and EyeControl combo is to lower the entry cost for people who are interested in motion control based gaming.

I assume that Sony, or some third-party company would release a redesigned left half of the standard controller and sell it separately for those who are interested and willing to pay extra money for motion control gaming.

I can guarantee you that it will hurt my hand to play with a DS3 with only 1 hand. It already hurts my thumb to use the analog stick, and having to support the extra weight of the controller will only make it worse. However, I have small hands, and the analog stick is a long reach for me.

Anyways, while using the DS3 may work, it is a crappy solution and a good solution would be selling a "half DS3"

No, the button in the middle is called action button and you can see it here in this picture...

How do you change the color of the light ball?  Is there another button for that?