While there is a ton of hype circulagint regarding 3D displays and the conosoles that utilize them, motion controlled gaming is still largely the center of attention. Currently, all three consoles have a motion controller on the market including the Wii, Kinect and PlayStation Move. While the Kinect is something entirely differen the PlayStation Move is largely a refined version of the Wiimote. Of course, seeing how the PS3 is priced quite ab it higher than the Wii and always has been, sales are sure to be much smaller, right?

Yes, but that doesn’t mean the PS3 isn’t selling by the boatload. In fact, it was just made known today that to date Sony has shipped over 50 million PlayStation 3s and 8 million PlayStation Move units. These are very noteworthy numbers especially for a console who many claimed was dead in the water when it hit store shelves years ago.

Sony’s PlayStation 3 remains one of the most popular home video game consoles on the market today despite stark competition from Microsoft with the Xbox 360 and Nintendo with the Wii. However, if you’re looking to go for the highest end bundle chances are you’ll be breaking the bank a bit. Luckily various retailers have been known to cut us a break from time to time making the price tag of products like this.

In fact, it was just made known that Walmart will be selling a 320GB PS3 complete  with PlayStation Move for just $350 provided you’re willing to get it shipped to your local store. For those wondering, that’s a full $50 off the normal price tag. Alongside the PlayStation Move this bundle includes Sports Champions so you’ll have something to play without having to actually buy a game.

Check out the listing here.

Microsoft’s Kinect has managed to pull quite a bit of attention ever since it hit store shelves in November of last year and maintain high sales figures. However, while the technology behind the game controller is quite cool, some may argue that there aren’t any killer games out that utilize the system.

Luckily, one game that many people believe with help the Kinect shine is Rhythm-game Child of Eden which just so happens ot be compatible with Sony’s PlayStation Move as well. If you’re not familiar with this game it basically allows gamers to use their hands to shoot different weapons while progressing through various stages. Don’t understand what I’m talking about? Check out the above video demonstrating some gameplay form E3 – looks amazing.

After checking out the video you’re probably going to wonder when it’s set to hit streets to I’m happy to tell you that Child of Eden was recently announced to be hitting store shelves for the Xbox 360 and PS3 on June 14th of this year.

Just about every console manufacturer in the game has gotten down on motion controlled gaming. Nintendo prett6y much introduce the idea to the mass market with the Wii and Microsoft and Sony followed iwth the Kinect and PlayStation Move.

While the PlayStation Move is similar to the Wii, the Kinect utilizes a camera that is able to recognize a gamer’s body in a 3D space allowing them to utilize their entire body as the controller. Thanks to this, there has been quit ea bit of attention of the Kinect and not as much on the PlayStation 3. It seems that all of the attention has managed to translate into sales numbers as reports suggest that the Kinect managed to sell. Well known analyst Michael Pachter says just 1/5th of PS3 sales included PlayStation Move while 2/3 of 360 sales contained Kinect.

Seeing how the PS3 sold 403,000 units and the Xbox 545,000 in February (where this analysis focuses on) it’s easy to see that the Kinect has outsold the PlayStation Move by a heft margin. Now we’ll just have to wait and see if trends continue or sway towards one of the Kinect’s competitors.

Just earlier today we told you that that Gears of War 3 beta would be kicking off on April 18th for Bulletstorm Epic Edition owners but if you’re a PS3 owner, that probably doesn’t mean much to you. Luckily, the PS3 has their own respective line up of exclusive shooters as well – one of them being Zipper Interactive’s highly popular SOCOM franchise.

The SOCOM franchise has seen numerous releases over just about every one of Sony’s consoles both portable and not. However, as of now, Zipper Interactive has not released a game SOCOM game for the PlayStation 3 with the console’s only SOCOM title, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, being developed by Slant Six Games. This just won’t do considering Zipper created the franchise and the PS3 is one of the most technologically advanced consoles on the market. Luckily, Zipper will be going on to produce a SOCOM game for the PS3 simply dubbed SOCOM 4.

We’ve seen several tech demos of this game in the past with the developers making an emphasis on the Move support but until we actually get our hands on the game we won’t know for sure how it will fare. While the game itself won’t hit store shelves until April 19th, Zipper has just let us know some details regarding the game’s beta.

First of all, a private beta will be launching in March 15th with Zipper simply stating that they’ll be “contacting elegible players soon.” Following that is a more widespread release with PlayStation Plus subscribers getting the beat on March 22nd, Killzone 3 owners getting it on March 29th and finally all PS3 owners with PSN access getting it on April 5th.

In terms of gameplay, the beta will include two different maps dubbed Assault & Battery and Port Authority and 4 different game modes including Uplink, Bomb Squad, Last Defense and Suppression.

That being said, as an extra tidbit we’ve included a video of SOCOM 4 being played with the PlayStation Move after the break. Be sure to check it out and let us know what you think.
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While there are several different tennis simulators currently on the market, SEGA is looking to bring yet another in the form of Virtua Tennis 4. What is  known about this game is that Wii MotionPlus, Xbox 360 Kinect and PlayStation Move will all be supported along with a new dynamic camera feature. This dynamic camera will look like a normal tennis game when the ball is on the other side of the court. However, when it’s your turn to smack the ball the camera will switch into first person mode allowing you to precisely return the ball even allowing for special spin maneuver that stay true to the real sport. Seeing how 3D display technology is also gaining a bit of momentum, SEGA has also let us know that they will be giving Virtua Tennis 4 the ability to display gameplay in 3D.

If you were wondering when the game will be released, SEGA has just come forth to announce that Virtua Tennis 4 will be out for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii on May 10th. No word on a European release but we’ll keep you posted.

Sony has revealed a new bundle which includes PlayStation Move and SOCOM 4, called “Deployment Edition”. The new bundle includes a copy of SOCOM 4, one PlayStation Move controller and Navigation controller, a “Sharp Shooter” gun attachment, and a PlayStation Eye camera.

The bundle will be available on April 19 and will retain for $150.

I have to give it to Sony, even though I dont’ agree with some of their choices the series of commercials featuring the fictional character Kevin Butler are quite hilarious. Today, a new commercial has been outed this time focusing on Killzone 3.

Featured within the commercial is Kevin Butler, Sony’s First Person Sensai, demonstrating how you can play Killzone 3 with PlayStation Move while at work.

Check it out and let us know what you thin.

Valve is by far one of the most influential game developers of their time largely thanks to their Half-Life franchise. However, while Half-Life and its successor (appropriately named Half-Life 2) were immensely popular, their Source engine has come to power many big name titles including CounterStrike: Source, Left 4 Dead and Portal. As you’re sure to know, Valve is gearing up to launch Portal 2 come April 18th for the PS3, PC and Xbox 360.

Seeing how the game is basically a first person shooter (minus the shooter) many have assumed that Valve would be shipping the game with PlayStation Move support. Well, if you’re a hardcore Move enthusiast you may want to look away as Valve has confirmed that there will be no support for Sony’s motion controller in Portal 2. Below is their statement:

“There’s a story making the rounds regarding Portal 2 support for PS3 Move. Unfortunately this quote was “lost in translation” — Portal 2 does not include support for Sony’s motion controller.

For those currently shaking your hands in anger at the computer screen don’t worry as it’s completely possible that Valve will add Move support as a patch later on. Or, if you want to be fancy, you can just wake for folks to hack th Xbox 360 Kinect to work with the PC version. Your choice.

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As  of late, motion controllers have become the focal point with companies like Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony coming forward to release the Kinect, Wii and PlayStation Move, respectively. All having had their fair share of success (the Wii leading by a hefty margin), these motion controllers provide an easy to pick up and play experience along with adding a big of realism.

While the Kinect is something completely different, the Wii and PlayStation Move are decently similar. Those who have been waiting to pick a PlayStation Move may be interested to hear that Sony will be releasing a Heroes Bundle for the PlayStation Move on March 22nd of this year. Included in the bundle is the following:

• PlayStation Move Heroes Game
• PlayStation Eye Camera
• PlayStation Move Motion Controller

Check out some gameplay video for PlayStation Move Heroes after the break.
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