PS 3 Acc : Playstation Move Navigation Controller

 

Product Features

• Provides easy character control in compatible games
• Wireless control untethered from PlayStation Move motion controller
• Vibration feedback is felt during specific actions
• charge the controller and automatically pair with the PS3 system via a USB cable
• Charge the controller and automatically pair it with the PS3 system via a USB cable (Type A - Mini-B)

Key Features

• Wireless control adding to, but completely untethered from PlayStation Move motion controller.
• Intuitive navigation of in-game characters.
• Easy and intuitive XMB menu navigation.
• Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery.
• Charge the controller and automatically pair it with the PS3 system via a USB cable (Type A - Mini-B).
• Sleek curved body design that easily pairs with the Move motion controller.

* Users will need to use the PlayStation Eye camera to enjoy PlayStation Move motion controller on PS3.
** DualShock 3 and Sixaxis wireless controllers can be used in place of the Navigation controller for all games that are compatible with the Navigation Controller.

User Review:
This was originally titled the "sub-controller" and that was much more fitting. Sony is somehow getting away with charging $30 for half a dual-shock. Only, it's not really half a dual-shock as it features NO RUMBLE. So, you're getting half a six-axis, right? NO. There is NO motion control feature included for your $30. This, to me, is the most disgusting thing about the Move setup, especially considering you REALLY DO need the navigational controller for games like RE5 and Heavy Rain (you can play with half a dual-shock, but it gets to be very uncomfortable very fast).

I can almost guarantee Sony will add rumble to the navigational controller within the next 6 months (probably prior to the release of Killzone 3). So, if you're not a hardcore gamer, I'd wait. If you ARE and you REALLY want to use motion control on RE5 and Heavy Rain, I would recommend this, albeit reluctantly at this price.

Is there anything wrong with the controller? Not really. It's well designed and mostly comfortable. The bumper button is too close to the thumbstick, which can lead to numb fingers and a sore wrist, but if you don't have large hands, this may not be a problem. Sony just needed to add either motion or rumble or both to justify this price. Nintendo charges $19.99 for their sub-controller (IE - "nunchuck") and it has motion control.

The navigational controller would be priced right at $19.99 with rumble. Or at $9.99 as it currently is. Better yet, Sony could have included it in the starter pack and made everyone happy.