In a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz , Jamie MacDonald, former Vice President of Sony Worldwide Studios (the company responsible for EyeToy ), gave out a few pointers to Sony and Microsoft regarding their respective motion controllers . MacDonald warned that gamers are expecting more from the 360 and PS3’s motion gaming than they do from the Wii, due to both consoles’ beefier hardware.

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Former EyeToy exec warns of the difficulties facing Natal, ‘Arc’
Did Dirty Harry ever need a second Model 29 to mop up the streets?

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PS3 motion games: Dual wanding not required
Those looking to introduce a pet into the household without worrying about all the feeding, grooming, and post-pee castigation will be pleased to hear that Sony has announced a European bundle deal for its inescapably adorable EyePet game . While the company has confirmed that the camera-enabled carefest will arrive in North America this year, it has yet to establish a price for that region. EyePet will launch for €49.99 (roughly $70), camera included, in Europe this holiday
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EyePet bundled with camera for 50 euros
Doctor Richard Marks, known among gamers as the PhD behind the EyeToy , discussed the evolution of the Playstation motion controller technology — revealed by Sony during E3 2009 — with PC World.

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Doc Marks discusses evolution of the PlayStation motion controller
Sony’s motion-controller technology for PS3 isn’t new; in fact, it dates back to the dawn of the PS2’s EyeToy. Well before PS3 was ever announced, Dr.

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Then and now: Sony’s motion-sensing, ‘magic wand’ controller tech
Last night, at a media event for Xbox Canada , we took a few minutes to grab reactions from community sites about Microsoft’s Pre-E3 press briefing. Unsurprisingly, many of the responses we received when we asked enthusiast blogs about the announcements the topic eventually led to Project Natal . Sure, the tech looks impressive but will it deliver …
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Rumors of Microsoft’s intent to ride on Nintendo’s motion-sensitive coattails are nothing new , and while nothing has been announced, the Wall Street Journal suggests that a new motion-detecting camera from Microsoft could be unveiled as early as next month’s E3. Citing unnamed sources reportedly close to the project, the rumored camera captures a player’s body motion and translates it onto the screen

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WSJ: Microsoft prepping Xbox 360 motion control camera