Do you remember that motion controller for the PS3 that Sony showcased back in mid-2009? Well, it would seem that development of this accessory and of applications that would take advantage of it is well underway, as Sony has finally decided to come forward and make an official statement on this issue.

So, the Japanese company announced that it would release its new Motion Controller for the PlayStation3 (PS3) entertainment system in fall 2010 in Japan, Asian regions and countries, North America and Europe/PAL territories together with an extensive line-up of software titles. This, however, marks a delay to the initially announced release timeframe, according to which the controller should have been officially unveiled in the spring of 2010.

The new controller, combined with the PlayStation Eye camera, can detect the natural and intuitive movement of the hand and reflect the precise movement within the game, delivering a new entertainment experience on PS3.

"We have decided to release the Motion Controller in fall 2010 when we will be able to offer an exciting and varied line-up of software titles that will deliver the new entertainment experience to PS3 users," said Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "We will continue to work to have a comprehensive portfolio of attractive and innovative games for the Motion Controller, not only from SCE Worldwide Studios but also from the third party developers and publishers, whom we have been working closely with. We look forward to soon unveiling the exciting software line-up that further expands and defines the PS3 platform as the ultimate entertainment system for the home."

Unfortunately, Sony's official statement doesn't say anything about how the innovative accessory will be called, instead making use of the pretty non-descript name “motion controller.” However, some insider information obtained by the people over at VG247 points out the fact that the name of the new gadget will be “Arc,” which is short and “strong” enough to make a lasting impression. Of course, given the fact that the source of this rumor remained completely anonymous, you should probably take it with a pinch of salt.


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