EyePet to Play Nice with Arc Motion Controller
One of the hottest topics of 2010 is Sony’s upcoming motion controller, rumored to be named Arc. Not only have we found more evidence that Sony’s motion controller will be named Arc, but we’ve also found evidence that EyePet will be playing with the controller when its finally released.
Following up with our search that uncovered Sony’s registering of the domain, PlayStationArc.com, we’ve found yet another interesting domain registered to none other than Sony. This time the domain we’ve uncovered via a “whois” search is EyePetArc.com, which suggests EyePet will work with Arc when it finally releases this fall. The combination is a natural fit considering both EyePet and Arc will require a PlayStation Eye to function.
The domain being registered to Sony also adds credence to the name Arc being the eventual official name for the motion controller, a controller that Sony says will be the “de facto” PS3 controller alongside the Dualshock 3.
EyePet is currently not available in North America, but has been available for some time in other territories. Sony may have held EyePet’s North American release to coincide with the launch of the motion controller which was originally planned to release in Spring of 2010, but was recently announced that it’s been pushed back to a Fall release.
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February 3rd, 2010 at 9:18 PM
When I heard that EyePet was delayed last year, ‘Arc’ compatibility was the first thing to come to mind. Sweeet.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Yeah it was delayed and the excuse given then was that SCEA wanted to add online connectivity. Were we “lied” to again. Sony said that EyePet would release this spring but SCEA wanted to wait to add online connectivity. As I said back then; “what the hell just give us the software and patch it in later”!!! This whole gotta wait till it is perfect will kill sales when you can’t be counted on to release IP on time.
Release EyePet now and patch it in. The Developers of the game, UNDER SEIGE, are releasing their game ontime even though they had timed the game release with the Spring release of “ARC”. But when Sony delayed ARC, Under Siege is still claiming to release on time. They believe that the game is ready for play and the ARC stuff is already in the game but won’t be active at release, but will work when ARC is released this fall.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:49 PM
I just imported this game, because I found it for $27 and free shipping! Don’t know why they are trying to make us wait until the Arc comes out. I agree with SPD55, patch it later.
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:50 PM
I thought that if you imported games and got trophies or advanced in them you could get your system banned in some cases. Because it would be nice to just import it from Europe and get my EyePet on, but as long as it’s still coming out this Spring, I’ll be patient and wait it out.
February 4th, 2010 at 12:33 AM
“Evidence that EyePet will be playing with the controller when its finally released”?
No duh; Sony announced exactly that at TGS at the end of September. High Velocity Bowling and Flower are also getting patched for it if you haven’t heard. I’m getting the impression Little Big Planet’s integration will be in the form of a DLC rather than just a free patch.
February 4th, 2010 at 12:38 AM
@ Natiej
Yikes, I sure haven’t ever heard anything about being banned for that. I thought people imported all the time.
Also, hate to break it to you, but I believe the US EyePet release got pushed back to the fall. That’s what prompted me to go ahead and import it.
February 4th, 2010 at 12:53 AM
it would only make sense considering the game uses the Playstation Eye and can recognize your hand movement…obviously the so-called Arc would provide better recognition and the possibility to add more complex toys and other things to play with your EyePet
February 4th, 2010 at 2:11 AM
@jasper
people import all the time.. Natie’s hallucinating .
February 4th, 2010 at 2:14 AM
PS3 games are not region locked but in some cases the games from Japan do not have English subtitles(???) and they would be naturally hard to play because of the language difference unless of course you learn the language in College or some high School on the West Coast. OR Rosetta Stone Language Software!!!
But I will have to wait for Eyepet but I might have to purchase the GPS hardware that was promised by SCEA 2yrs ago and it still is not here but it is available at PlayAsia.
February 4th, 2010 at 8:31 AM
off topic — What the heck is it supposed to mean when you say that the Arc will be the “de facto” controller? From the context it seems like it could mean main, support, replacement, or a number of other things. When I look up the meaning of “de facto” it means “in fact”, or “existing”. So its their “in fact” controller? Its their existing controller (duh)? I’m confused.
Back on topic — yea I don’t understand why they don’t just release it and patch it later. I’m pretty sure that people who would buy this won’t change their minds because it doesn’t support the unreleased arc immediately.
February 4th, 2010 at 9:34 AM
I just hope Sony just doesn’t sit on the finished product until Arc comes out this fall to release it with that. They should be working on continuing to improve on the game, adding more things to do and more content, that way when it releases here, it will get reviewed better for the extra stuff, not just Arc compatability
@SPD55
UNDER SIEGE, UNDER SIEGE!!!!
February 4th, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Yeah a stick, YES a STICK, Stick, A damn STICK called ARC DESIGN TO SHOVE UP XBOX360 ASS
LMAOF
I pretty sure ARC will be popular, cause Wii owner might be intresting about arc and hopefully it will boost PS3 sale more, What do you reckon guys ?