PlayStation Move

In one of my earlier blogs I talked about Xbox’s new project natal which is multi functional gaming system with no controllers need. Since Xbox and PlayStation are heavy weights in the gaming industry I figured PlayStation would bounce back with a system. Well they have with the new PlayStation Move. I watched a couple of videos on the PlayStation Move and it looks quite impressive. It looks to me like it will be combination of the Wii and Project Natal.

The PlayStation Move is basically a super charged Wii with the new innovative controls the new controllers have depth perception, meaning it gives u more of an in game experience . Unlike the Wii the new controller has a tracking bulb on one end which is the key differentiator between Wii and the Move. This is what tells the console if the controller is moving closer or farther away. With the RGB LED that glows inside the bulb can tell the player certain things. For example if your playing an action game the LED light will change according to your health status from green to yellow to red.

The Move will launch this fall sometime and will have a plethora of games from kid friendly games to fighting games to shooter games. When this system hits the market it will be ready to go. Some of the games that have been announced are SOCOM 4, Motion Fighter and Sports Champions.

This is what Zipper Interactive had to say about the Move while testing SOCOM 4 according to Game Informer. It is much like the Wii shooter, but feels differently the then Wii games. The aiming felt smoother then expected, and easily out performed every Wii shooter game we’ve tried. Zipper also confirmed that the motion sensitivity will be adjustable in the final game.

Sony hasn’t yet announced the exact pricing or launch date for the move, but did confirm that they will be offering 3 different packages will available to buyers. There will be a standalone motion controller package, a package that includes the Move and the PlayStation eye and the final package will contain the PlayStation Move, eye, and PS3. Sony is going to try and keep the pricing under $100. But I think their going to get most of their money from the controllers. I am excited to actually use one and see for myself, and I am also excited to compare project natal and the move to see who is going to win this battle.

iPad

The iPad is going to be the new next hot item on the market. It is easily the most anticipated piece of technology for 2010. If you are planning on getting your hands on one of these hot items I would advise pre-ordering one. If not Apple has set the release date on April 12 2010. Yes on Monday you can get your hands on one, but you will have to be quick because they are a sure sell item and outlets will not have a plethora available. I have a feeling that the iPad is going to be a hot item for a very long time. It will be hard to go to an outlet and pick one up, well at least until they become readily available to the public.

The iPad has new apps specifically designed for the iPad. The apps take total advantage of the iPads extra large muti touch screen, like the iPod touch and the iPhone every which way the iPad is turned the app flips to the users’ preference. Also like the iPod and iPhone, your fingers do the controlling, such as zoom, scrolling and general controls. Unlike the iPod and the iPhone, the iPad is a working computer, which is the main reason for it. With its enlarged screen, it presents web pages just as a a laptop or a desktop computer would. But its way more accessible, due to its slender design and light weight.

You’re probably wondering how big of a dent the new iPad is going to take out of your wallet. It depends on memory size, Wi-Fi and 3G coverage. 3G coverage with AT&T is going to cost roughly $30 a month for unlimited access. The cheapest iPad will be a 16GB model with basic Wi-Fi will be around $500, if the iPad is purchased online. The price increases according to the size of memory. 32 gigs runs around 600 bucks and 64 Gb is going to run about $100 more. So you might as well pay the extra hundo for 32 more Gigs. The iPad with 3G coverage compatibility is going to cost the consumer a little more, a 16 GB with 3G coverage and Wi-Fi is $629 and for every double in memory space is a hundred bucks more.

The Ipad is here to stay and will change the face of mobile computers and technology.I suspect that Microsoft is not going to let this slide and they will come up with something similar to rival the iPad but until then Apple has the upper hand.