PlayStation is set to release its version of the Nintendo Wii Remote and Nunchuk motion control, the PlayStation Move. It's obvious that PlayStation has taken a page out of Nintendo's Book, but these are the main differences between the Move and the Wiimote.
1. The Glow Sphere
The first noticeable difference between the Nintendo Wii Remote (codename Wiimote) and the PlayStation Move, is the glowing colorful spherical orb atop the PlayStation Move motion controller. The glowing colors of the PlayStation Move is certain to get everyone's attention and cause seizures, while the Wii Remote keeps it simple.
2. Wires
If you haven't noticed yet, there's a difference between the way the Nintendo Wii Remote and PlayStation Move's motion controllers connect to their counterparts (sub-controller and Nunchuck). The Nintendo Wii connects to its secondary controller, Nunchuck, via a short cable while the PlayStation Move takes motion controlling a bit further by making its controllers connect wirelessly to one another.
3. Weight/Size
The Wii Remote and PlayStation Move's size is very similar, with the PlayStation Move's motion controller being just a slight longer in length, but the main difference between these two motion controllers is the difference in weight. The PlayStation Move weighs quite a bit less than the Wii Remote motion controller, almost to the point of feeling cheap.
4. Reverse Controllers
If you're used to playing with the Nintendo Wii Remote, you'll have to learn to deal with the difference in how the PlayStation Move's motion controller reverses the order of its controllers. With the Nintendo Wii Remote the analog controller (Nunchuk) is held in the left hand, but the analogy control of the PlayStation Move has been reversed and you'll have to get used to controlling your player's movements with your right hand.
5. Button Layout
There's a significant difference between the amount of buttons on the Nintendo Wii Remote and the PlayStation Move motion controller. The PlayStation is packed with buttons compared to the Nintendo Wii Remote motion controller. From the looks of the PlayStation Move's motion controller, it seems a bit confusing to play and there's also a difference in the way these two different motion controllers position their directional controls.
6. Recharging
The PlayStation Move decided to establish a difference between itself and the Wii Remote by giving its motion controlling device a rechargeable battery. The Nintendo Wii Remote can be upgraded to several rechargeable battery kits, but right out of the box, you'd have to use AA batteries to repower this motion controller.
7. Price
Overall the price difference between the Move and Wii Remote might be of some concern. The PlayStation Move uses the PlayStation Eye to sense its motion controls, but the Wii Remote only requires owning a Nintendo Wii. The PlayStation Move will ship with a starter kit that includes a PlayStation Eye, PlayStation Move, and a game, but you'll have to pay close to $100 for it - ouch.
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