Evidence Suggests PlayStation Arc Name Set in Motion
Sony have recently announced the PS3 Motion Controller to have a Fall 2010 release date worldwide. However the name, Motion Controller was still listed as being the tentative name for the device. According to a “concrete source” close to VG247, the Motion Controller will be named ‘Arc’. After Sony refused to comment on “rumor or speculation” along with the glaring omission of the name Arc from the recent press release announcing the controller’s launch, we nearly gave up on the idea of Arc being the official name.
Now, we’ve found some compelling evidence that suggests ‘Arc’ could indeed be the name of the Motion Controller.
Originally dubbed Gem as it’s internal codename, Sony’s Motion Controller looks to bring precision and accuracy like no other. By using a glowing orb at the end of the device, the PlayStation Eye will track movement 1:1. Upon its launch this Fall, Sony plans on making the controller the “de facto” PS3 controller along side the Dualshock 3.
Earlier this week when a source speaking with VG247 under “strict anonymity” revealed the Motion Controller’s name to be Arc, the entire internet was abuzz with speculation. After much searching and sleuthing, we’ve found some evidence that Arc could very well could be the name for the upcoming controller.
A simple “whois” lookup of the domain PlayStationArc.com has revealed that the domain is registered by none other than Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. When visiting the URL, you’re greeted with a broken link, but that doesn’t mean something isn’t being planned for an official unveiling. Even though this is a domain registered by Sony, there is also the chance that this is nothing more than a coincidence.
On a side note, there is an elaborate but shoddy hoax set up involving the PS3 motion controller. PS3Arc.com has popped up posing as an official Sony webpage. The hoax web site claims the controller is coming this fall with a “Kownage Expansion Pack”. Don’t be fooled, this site isn’t registered by Sony, and that “Spiderman” font isn’t being used anymore for anything PS3 related.
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January 22nd, 2010 at 1:25 PM
de facto???????
January 22nd, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Arc & Natal are both kind of lame imho…
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Nah Natal is lamer
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:04 PM
well, natal is just a lame rip off of the psEye, which considering the lack of success with that device, it makes me wonder why microsoft thinks its going to do them any good? I mean, I’m sure they’re going to improve on the tech a bit, but what good can come of this when its already failed?
On another note, who the hell has the time or the motivation to set up a fake site for a motion controller that hasn’t released? What in the world is the point of doing that? I simply don’t get it!
January 22nd, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Im personally looking for a redesign… It’s just not as sleek as i wish it were.
January 22nd, 2010 at 8:41 PM
Natal is just another way for M$ to get a video chat the PSN already has that live lacks. Sony’s “ARC” controller is more what you need to play games and get you off the buttocks you normally sit on. It adds a level of excersize that gamers need to reduce body fat levels… IT IS A GOOD THING
January 23rd, 2010 at 12:17 AM
3rd paragraph last line, its ‘along side’ not “along site” just thought you should know Mr. Severino.
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January 24th, 2010 at 1:15 AM
Nice find!
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