Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC unveiled Move.me at the 2011 Game Developers Conference today. This new application is designed for “academics, researchers, students, and hobbyists” and will open up a new avenue of PlayStation 3 game and application development.
The technology will allow developers to use their PlayStation 3 consoles to create PC applications that use the PlayStation Move controller as an input device (rather than a traditional mouse or joystick).
Making use of the Move’s motion-tracking PlayStationEye camera and controller with internal motion sensors, the real-world applications are virtually limitless, from integration with medical applications to research on human-computer interaction.
The application itself will run on the PS3, meaning developers need not leave their sofas to do the initial development. When it comes time for testing and eventual deployment, the technology will be compatible with Windows and Linux PCs.
The PlayStation Move is an add-on for the PS3 that gives gamers a more interactive experience. Much like Nintendo Wii controllers, the Move controllers detect the movements of the user. In addition, the PlayStationEye camera tracks the movement of the gamer, adding an additional layer of realism and precision. The Move is in direct competition with Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect, and the release of Move.me will help Sony expand the use of the technology beyond the PS3 platform, something Microsoft can more easily do with their significant foothold on the PC software market.
Developers interested in using Move.me will not need a PS3 system SDK or licensing agreement, which means just about anyone with the tools and desire to create can download it and get started. Move.me is scheduled for release on PlayStation Network this spring.
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