Sony PlayStation Move launch details get official: $99 for the bundle, hits North America September 17th

Well, Sony didn't waste too much time in announcing the Move details you've been waiting for -- the complete PlayStation Move Sports Champions bundle with the PlayStation Eye, Move and the game will run $99.99, while the Move controller itself will set you back $49.99, and the optional navigation controller is $29.99. Anyone that doesn't already have a PS3 will also be able to pick up a new console bundle containing everything for $399.99. As for a release date, folks in Europe will be able to get their hands on the Move before anyone else on September 15th, but North American gamers won't have to wait too much longer to get theirs -- it'll be available over here on September 19th.

Update: We've added the full press release after the break, which also includes details on the Move charging station and shooting attachment -- look for them to run $30 and $20, respectively.

Update 2: PlayStation Move's official US release date is now September 17th, as of our full review.

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PlayStation(R)Move Motion Controller to Hit Worldwide Market Starting This September

TOKYO, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it will release PlayStation®Move motion controller*1 for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system on September 15, 2010 in Europe/PAL territories and in Asian countries/regions*2 at a recommended retail price (RRP) of euro 39.99. It will also become available in North America on September 19 at a RRP of $49.99 and in Japan on October 21 at a RRP of 3,980 yen (including tax). PlayStation®Move navigation controller, one-handed controller to be used along with the motion controller for intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects, will also become available on the same day in each region at a RRP of euro 29.99, US$29.99 and 2,980 yen (including tax), respectively.

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Sony Computer Entertainment America will release a PlayStation Move bundle comprised of a PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation®Eye camera, Sports Champions Blu-ray™ disc game and PlayStation Move demo disc for $99.99 (RRP). Additionally, a PlayStation 3 Sports Champion Move Bundle, which includes a PS3 system, PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation Eye Camera, Sports Champions Blu-ray game and PlayStation Move game demo disc, will be available for $399.99 (RRP). The PlayStation Eye camera will also be sold separately for $39.99 (RRP).

On the software front, SCE Worldwide Studios will release more than 20 titles that are either dedicated to or supported with the PlayStation Move platform in fiscal year 2010 ending March 2011. Exciting and innovative software titles available in the launch window will include; Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., Time Crises: Razing Storm by Bandai Namco Games Inc., Tiger Woods PGA® Tour 11 by Electronic Arts Ltd, Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest by WB Games Inc, EyePet, Sports Champions, Kung Fu Rider by SCE and many more*3. SCE, with support from third party developers and publishers, will continue to further enhance the software title line-up to offer high-definition motion-based gaming experience only available on the PS3 platform.

Furthermore, SCE also announced today the release of two PlayStation Move controller peripherals, "PlayStation Move®Charging Station" and "PlayStation®Move shooting attachment," that will help further enhancing the PlayStation Move experience.

PlayStation Move charging station


By utilizing the "charging station," users will be able to charge up to two PlayStation Move controllers, motion controller or the navigation controller, at once without having to connect them to the PS3 system. The "charging station" will become available concurrently with the motion controller launch in each region at a RRP of euro 29.99, US$29.99 and 2,480 yen (including tax), respectively.

PlayStation Move shooting attachment


The "shooting attachment," designed to place the PlayStation Move motion controller horizontally, will allow players to hold the motion controller as if they are holding a gun and to easily aim at an in-game target. The trigger on the attachment is interlocked with the motion controller T button and will enable users to intuitively play the game, not only limited to shooting games but also on games that may require precise button input and control. It will deliver immersive gameplay and will work perfectly with software titles like The Shoot!*3 by SCE and Time Crises: Razing Storm by Bandai Namco Games Inc. which is expected to support the attachment. The "shooting attachment" will become available starting this fall in each region at a RRP of euro 14.99, US$19.99 and 1,480 yen (including tax), respectively.



Through the introduction of PlayStation Move controllers, attractive software line-ups and peripherals, SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation.

*1 Users will need to use the PlayStation Eye camera to enjoy PlayStation Move motion controller on PS3.

*2 Pricing of the motion controller in Asian countries/regions is equivalent to US$39.99. Pricing of the navigation controller is equivalent to US$29.99. The pricing will vary by countries or regions.

*3 Title line-up and release date will differ by each region. Please refer to the separately attached software line-up list for further details.

Product Outline

PlayStation®Move motion controller


Product name

PlayStation®Move motion controller

Product code

CECH-ZCM1

Release date

Europe/PAL territories and Asian countries/regions: Sept. 15, 2010, North America: Sept. 19, 2010, Japan: Oct. 21, 2010

Recommended retail price

euro 39.99, US$49.99, 3,980 yen (including tax)

Color

Black

Mass

Approx. 145 g

External dimension

Approx. 200mm × 46mm (height × diameter)

Battery type

Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Voltage

DC 3.7 V

Operating temperature

5 degrees C ~ 35 degrees C

Included

Strap




PlayStation®Move navigation controller


Product name

PlayStation®Move navigation controller

Product code

CECH-ZCS1

Release date

Europe/PAL territories and Asian countries/regions: Sept. 15, 2010, North America: Sept. 19, 2010, Japan: Oct. 21, 2010

Recommended retail price

euro 29.99, US$29.99, 2,980 yen (including tax)

Color

Black

Mass

Approx. 95 g

External dimension

Approx. 138mm × 42mm (height × diameter)

Battery type

Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion batter

Voltage

DC 3.7 V

Operating temperature

5 degrees C ~ 35 degrees C




PlayStation®Move charging station


Product name

PlayStation®Move charging station

Product code

CECH-ZCC1

Release date

Europe/PAL territories and Asian countries/regions: starting Sept. 15, 2010, North America: starting Sept. 19, 2010, Japan: Oct. 21, 2010

Recommended retail price

euro 29.99, US$29.99, 2480 yen (including tax)

Mass

Approx. 190 g

External dimension

Approx. 160mm × 90mm × 34mm (width × height × length)

Included

AC Adaptor × 1

AC Cable × 1




PlayStation®Move shooting attachment


Product name

PlayStation®Move shooting attachment

Product code

CECH-ZGA1

Release date

Fall 2010

Recommended retail price

euro 14.99, US$19.99 and 1,480 yen (including tax)

Mass

Approx. 150 g

External dimension

Approx. 167mm × 145mm × 55mm (width × height × length)




PlayStation®Eye


Product name

PlayStation®Eye

Recommended retail price

euro 29.99*4, US$39.99 and 2,980 yen (including tax)

Mass

Approx. 173 g

External dimension

Approx. 84 × 67 × 57 mm (width × height × length)

Power consumption

5v, Maximum of 500mA

Operating temperature

5 degrees C ~ 35 degrees C

Connector

USB 2.0

Cable length

Approx. 2m

Video capture*5

Maximum of 640 x 480 pixel

Frame rate*5

640 x 480 at 60 frames/ second

320 x 240 at 120 frames/ second

Lens head

2.1 F-stop, <1% distortion, fixed focus

Range of distance

25cm - infinity (in wide angle view)

Field of view

56 degrees (standard view) - 75 degrees (wide angle view) FOV zoom lens

Sound recognition

Built-in 4 microphone array




*4 New pricing for Europe/PAL territories will go effective concurrently with the launch of the motion controller.

*5 Video capture and frame rate will differ according to the software used.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.

PlayStation is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

[mikemaj82 Posted Jun 15th 2010 4:59PM]

are people really that ignorant when it comes to consumer products? The lower price for the Kinect simply means it is crap that will probably overheat or break, classic x-box-gaming style. You get what you pay for, that's why the PS3 was $600 when it first came out: less than a 2% failure rate.

[loadoftoad Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:07PM]

@mikemaj82

Kinect doesnt requires a dildo to play any game. You are free to use your hands as you naturally do. Want to play a sword game, use a real/plastic sword not a dildo and pretend like you have a sword in your hand.

Kinect is better technology, you can keep lying to yourself and think it isn't but we all know using less peripherals is the better option.

Move is overpriced even for two people, compared to the rumored $150 for Kinect, and if Kinect is $99 then move is even more overpriced. With Kinect you only need one and can have 4 people playing = $150 (or less), with Move you need 2+ dildos/wands, 1 eye, and 2 nav controller = $200+ and only 2 people playing.

[Christopher02 Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:19PM]

@loadoftoad
Enjoy fondling tigers asshole, because as far as games go kinect won't be able to support much else

http://www.vgarabia.com/2010/01/08/natal-without-its-proccesser-the-beginning-of-the-end/

[n1hmrd Posted Jun 16th 2010 6:18PM]

@loadoftoad agreed myself i play to use my lord of the rings sword ,and my boba fett gun with natal(as it can scan stuff into it)

[selfdisplaced Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:02PM]

I don't know what people are complaining about the pricing for? It's really no different than the pricing for the Wii's controllers and how many people bought them?

[tosvus Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:29PM]

@selfdisplaced the first game and main controller (I don't remember if it also came with one nunchuk?) did at least come for free with the Wii. Now we'd have to pay $99 just to get the game and a webcam, THEN have to buy controllers, nunchuks and so on.

[qbgabe12 Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:23PM]

$99.99 for Cam + Move + Nunchunk + Game would be great... they blew it!!!

[tosvus Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:30PM]

@qbgabe12 Agreed, it should have come as a complete one player package at least. I don't think people would mind paying for controller 2,3, etc.

[Sorral Posted Jun 15th 2010 11:18PM]

@qbgabe12

This is like the 3rd time I say the same thing. So many people don't know @@

You know that you don't -need- the mini navigation controller right? Because you can use the regular PS3 controller in its place. Also, the PS eye got both mics that can do voice navigation if someone makes it and track body parts without the move controller itself. (Check the new Kung Fu game), which is pretty much what Kinect is doing.

[qbgabe12 Posted Jun 16th 2010 1:12AM]

@Sorral

Sure, navigation controller is optional, which depends on the game itself. And yes, I can "technically" use regular controller instead, ignore that there is no easy access to x and o button on the regular controller with one hand as in navigation controller provided.

The major problem is ergonomics issue of holding an unbalance weight object, especially try to access analog stick and L1 L2 buttons with one hand. In normal game is fine boz the weight can be shift to the right hand.

[RomanMF Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:34PM]

Doesn't matter what's more expensive in the long run every day folks see 49.99 and they're game. Same thing happened with the Wii. 249.99 was hardly the price of a full Wii system that was designed to be played in groups. People bought it and worried about getting extra controllers and add-ons later. It's the initial price that holds the most weight. If Kinect launches by itself at 149.99 it's going to be a hard battle for MS.

[tenchichrono Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:37PM]

Wow. I think I was most excited about Kinect. Do you honestly think a lot of people are going to be shelling out that much money to play with a high definition Wii? The games seem boring as hell.

[playtillyadrop Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:39PM]

move should of been priced better or at least a better bundle...some games require two move controllers, and then a nav controller...this is only for a solo setup..so its going to be $100+50+30=$180+tax which is kind of ridiculous...atleast package the damn nav controller with the bundle at $100.

[dave1812 Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:57PM]

is this gonna work with MW2? and will it work when I'm sitting very close to a 25" monitor? (I do my best killin' when I'm using a monitor, rather than my big screen TV)

[cool8man Posted Jun 15th 2010 6:10PM]

So stupid to not include a d-pad or analog stick on the wand if you're not including the navigation controller in the bundle. Like Kinect there is now no way to navigate the 3D world unless you buy the optional navigation controller.

Think about how splintered the PS3 userbase is going to be between people who only own the the dualshock, or the Eye, or the Eye + wand, or the Eye + wand + sub controller, or the Eye + two wands. It's going to be funny to see how they explain to users whether they can play a game on the box.

Most PS3 owners won't own a Move and most Move owners are not going to own the nav controller if it's not included in the bundle. If you're making a game for Move you can't assume the player has the ability to navigate around the world. Who's going to bother to make games that support the navigation controller when the consumer has to buy two separate accessories just to be able to play your game? Dumb. You also can't assume that the player has two Move wands so those games will be limited as well.

[RomanMF Posted Jun 15th 2010 7:26PM]

@cool8man Just how Wii developers have made games specifically for functionality only available in the Motion Plus. Working out fine for them. It's already clear that develoepers are going to do this on PS3 as well (i.e Soccom 4 and Killzone 3)

This isn't really splintering user base either, not as drastic as you are making it out to be at least. You splint the market when you launch a product then months later release a new one with newer functionality and then make games for it. The Nav controller is there day one, you want to play a game that requires both... go buy it.

[Sorral Posted Jun 15th 2010 11:16PM]

@cool8man

You know that you don't -need- the mini navigation controller right? Because you can use the regular PS3 controller in its place. Also, the PS eye got both mics that can do voice navigation if someone makes it and track body parts without the move controller itself. (Check the new Kung Fu game)

Remember, in pretty much all of the hardcore games, motion controller is going to be optional, unless the game is specifically made for the Move.

[Grubermeister Posted Jun 15th 2010 8:07PM]

Fanboys are out in full force today. Everyone seems to think they know how much Move actually costs, but they all forget that the PS3 supports only 7 connected bluetooth devices. So you will not see a game with 4 players that have a controller in each hand. Most will have 2 player that supports a controller in both hands.

If you're comparing it to the Wii (which I just bought last week and spent more on controllers than the console), you've got games that require wiimotes, nunchuks, and classic/gamecube controllers in different combinations. That adds up really fast.

And then there's Kinect. It's a great piece of technology, and I'm sure I could have some fun with it. But, it's lacking severely in the core games department. Also, I have yet to see anything demoed with more than 2 people playing at once.

Motion control games that support more than 2 players are usually the sports/party type games with pass-the-controller situations, so most people are not going to go out and buy the maximum number of controllers possible just because the system may support it.

Stop being ridiculous, people.

[disturbed350z Posted Jun 15th 2010 11:56PM]

ITT, people that don't realize the Kinect is simply the Playstation Eye with better software. (Camera, Built in Microphone, Motion capture)
Seriously, the Eye has done the Motion capture thing for games, kinda haphazardly, but still does it.
The Kinect just does it slightly better.
People will still run into the problems regarding interactions.
How do you pull a trigger on the Kinect? Walk farther than 4 feet in either direction? Hell even if it was just a glove with 5 buttons in the finger tips it would work so much better in the long run.
The Move takes what it had with the Eye, and using how it works to its advantage to create very fluid motion sensing, with the ability to have interactions through buttons. It will still detect leg and other appendage movement, (if the game is written accordingly of course). It will just give the user more control during a game.
Being that it uses camera capture instead of infrared sensors and LEDs like the wii, the motion sensing is excellent.
The demos look amazing for it, for a wide range of game styles.
I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft developed a controller further down the road for use with the Kinect, after all it would be exactly what sony has done, and if the kinects motion sensing is as great as we have been told it could even work better.

[n1hmrd Posted Jun 16th 2010 6:29PM]

@disturbed350z yes they need to cash in too,and charge there customers 300 +,and will envy sony making all that money.

[Ryan P Posted Jun 16th 2010 1:12AM]

Yarrr! September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

[ddawsonn Posted Jun 16th 2010 2:43PM]

Kinect looks sh*t, i dont want to be waving around in front of my tv, id rather have something physical to hold and if im honest i think both of these things will fail because i reckon people will feel stupid dancing around their living room, or just 8 year old kids will buy this like the wii.

[blcskate1 Posted Jun 16th 2010 4:56PM]

I play games in the dark a lot (after kids go to bed). Not to mention I play in my theater which is always dark for the projector.

How exactly is the kinect going to work like that?

The Move will work in the dark - aka the glowing balls.

If we see some interesting games using it - I am sold.

And I really hate the name Kinect - I still don't know if I am saying it right, but that doesn't realy matter.

[n1hmrd Posted Jun 16th 2010 6:26PM]

@blcskate1 it worked in the dark,well both ps move and kinnect worked in the dark in fact,truth betold,and can be seen in alot of hands on videos,demostrations

ps i have both a 360 and ps3 ,but ill be honest if friends wants to play move around my place i rather they brought there own controllers,no way i am going to pay for 5+ sets of double controllers ouch ( i have lots of friends)