06.16.2010
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI)
Tokyo, June 16, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it will release PlayStation®Move motion controller*1for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system on September 15, 2010 in Europe/PAL territories and in Asian countries/regions*2 at a recommended retail price (RRP) of €39.99. It will also become available in North America on September 19 at a RRP of $49.99 and in Japan on October 21 at a RRP of 3,980 yen (including tax). PlayStation®Move navigation controller, one-handed controller to be used along with the motion controller for intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects, will also become available on the same day in each region at a RRP of €29.99, US$29.99 and 2,980 yen (including tax), respectively.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will release a PlayStation Move Starter Pack for €59.99 (RRP), comprising a PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation®Eye camera and PlayStation Move starter disc, including demos of many of the Move games available at launch and beyond. The PlayStation Eye camera will also be sold separately for €29.99 (RRP).
On the software front, SCE Worldwide Studios will release more than 20 titles that are either dedicated to or supported with the PlayStation Move platform in fiscal year 2010 ending March 2011. Exciting and innovative software titles available in the launch window will include; Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., Time Crises: Razing Storm by Bandai Namco Games Inc., Tiger Woods PGA® Tour 11 by Electronic Arts Ltd, Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest by WB Games Inc, EyePet, Sports Champions, Kung Fu Rider by SCE and many more*3. SCE, with support from third party developers and publishers, will continue to further enhance the software title line-up to offer high-definition motion-based gaming experience only available on the PS3 platform.
Furthermore, SCE also announced today the release of two PlayStation Move controller peripherals, "PlayStation Move®Charging Station" and "PlayStation®Move shooting attachment," that will help further enhancing the PlayStation Move experience.
Through the introduction of PlayStation Move controllers, attractive software line-ups and peripherals, SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation.
PlayStation®Move motion controller
Product name |
PlayStation®Move motion controller |
Product code |
CECH-ZCM1 |
Release date |
Europe/PAL territories and Asian countries/regions: Sept. 15, 2010, |
Recommended retail price |
€39.99, US$49.99, 3,980 yen (including tax) |
Color |
Black |
Mass |
Approx. 145 g |
External dimension |
Approx. 200mm × 46mm (height × diameter) |
Battery type |
Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
Voltage |
DC 3.7 V |
Operating temperature |
5°C~35°C |
Included |
Strap |
PlayStation®Move navigation controller
Product name |
PlayStation®Move navigation controller |
Product code |
CECH-ZCS1 |
Release date |
Europe/PAL territories and Asian countries/regions: Sept. 15, 2010, |
Recommended retail price |
€29.99, US$29.99, 2,980 yen (including tax) |
Color |
Black |
Mass |
Approx. 95 g |
External dimension |
Approx. 138mm × 42mm (height × diameter) |
Battery type |
Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
Voltage |
DC 3.7 V |
Operating temperature |
5°C~35°C |
PlayStation®Move charging station
Product name |
PlayStation®Move charging station |
Product code |
CECH-ZCC1 |
Release date |
Europe/PAL territories and Asian countries/regions: starting Sept. 15, 2010, |
Recommended retail price |
€29.99, US$29.99, 2480 yen (including tax) |
Mass |
Approx. 190 g |
External dimension |
Approx. 160mm × 90mm × 34mm (width × height × length) |
Included |
AC Adaptor × 1 |
PlayStation®Move shooting attachment
Product name |
PlayStation®Move shooting attachment |
Product code |
CECH-ZGA1 |
Release date |
Fall 2010 |
Recommended retail price |
€14.99, US$19.99 and 1,480 yen (including tax) |
Mass |
Approx. 150 g |
External dimension |
Approx. 167mm × 145mm × 55mm (width × height × length) |
PlayStation®Eye
Product name |
PlayStation®Eye |
Recommended retail price |
€29.99*4, US$39.99 and 2,980 yen (including tax) |
Mass |
Approx. 173 g |
External dimension |
Approx. 84 × 67 × 57 mm (width × height × length) |
Power consumption |
5v, Maximum of 500mA |
Operating temperature |
5°C~35°C |
Connector |
USB 2.0 |
Cable length |
Approx. 2m |
Video capture*5 |
Maximum of 640 x 480 pixel |
Frame rate*5 |
640 x 480 at 60 frames/ second |
Lens head |
2.1 F-stop,<1% distortion, fixed focus |
Range of distance |
25cm - ∞(in wide angle view) |
Field of view |
56°(standard view) - 75°(wide angle view) FOV zoom lens |
Sound recognition |
Built-in 4 microphone array |
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.As of June 15th 2010 (in alphabetic order of publishers)
Publisher |
Title Name |
Genre |
| Beatshapers | Project LAB | Sports |
| Beatshapers | StarDrone | Arcade |
| Bigben Interactive | My Body Coach | Sports/Fitness |
| Bigben Interactive | Hunting Challenge | Sports |
| Bigben Interactive | Petanque Master | Sports |
| Big Ant Studios | Soaked | Family Entertainment |
| Capcom | Resident Evil 5 | Action/Horror |
| Complete IT | Ignite | Racing |
| DoubleSix | Burn Zombie Burn | Acrade/Shooter |
| Disney | Toy Story 3 | Platform |
| Halfbrick Studios | Fruit Ninja | Puzzle |
| Electronic Arts | Tiger Woods PGA® Tour 11 | Sports/Golf |
| Firemint | Flight Control | Strategy |
| Lago SRL | Get Fit with Mel B | Sports/Fitness |
| Namco Bandai | Razing Storm | Shooter |
| OG International | John Daly’s ProStroke Golf | Sports/Golf |
| OG International | PDC World Championship Darts: Pro Tour |
Sports/Darts |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Sports Champions | Sports |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | EyePet: Move Edition | Family Entertainment |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Kung Fu Rider | Action |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Beat Sketcher | Family Entertainment |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Start the Party! | Family Entertainment |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Echochrome 2 | Puzzle |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Tumble | Puzzle |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | The Shoot | Acrade/Shooter |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | SOCOM Special Ops | Shooter |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | TV Superstars | Family Entertainment |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | The Fight | Sports |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Heavy Rain | Interactive Thriller |
| Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Heroes on the Move | Adventure |
| Ubisoft | R.U.S.E | Strategy |
| Ubisoft | Racket Sports / Racquet Sports R.U.S.E |
Sports |
| WB Games Inc. | Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest | Action/Combat |
| Zen Studios | Planet Minigolf | Sports/Golf |
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