PlayStation Move Gimps 4-Player Support

http://gizmodo.com/5491464/playstation-move-gimps-4+player-support

http://gizmodo.com/5491464/playstation-move-gimps-4+player-support

PSP107

*facepalm*

did the nunchuck REALLY have to wireless too?

First off, the title is misleading. It still can support 4 player games.

Second, even if it could, I wonder what the percentage of people would really utilize 4 player full support. Probably not great enough for it to really matter that much.

Though I also find this somewhat interesting/failure incoming, dare I ask if there exists games on the wii as well that can support up to 4 players and requres both wiimote and nunchuck?

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88mphSlayer

*facepalm*

did the nunchuck REALLY have to wireless too?

Does that mean they won't say, It only does 4-player support?

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[QUOTE="PSP107"]

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windsquid9000

*facepalm*

did the nunchuck REALLY have to wireless too?

[QUOTE="windsquid9000"]

[QUOTE="88mphSlayer"]

*facepalm*

did the nunchuck REALLY have to wireless too?

Rahnyc4

Yup, can have a wireless nunchuck, but not motion plus. Good trade off :roll:

I suppose a scatternet wouldn't have worked?

Does this make the Wii mote superior since it can support it and the Move can't?

[QUOTE="windsquid9000"]

[QUOTE="88mphSlayer"]

*facepalm*

did the nunchuck REALLY have to wireless too?

http://gizmodo.com/5491464/playstation-move-gimps-4+player-support

PSP107

Cant wait to see how many BATTERIES this thing eats.Phazevariance

According to the Engadget article I've read, Move uses a rechargeable Li-ion.

Why it had to be seven? An uneven number. Sony doesn't really like to think things through... Like when they first added those numerous USB/Ethernet/HDMI ports and then finally somebody thought out that it costs money to put them there. "Oh **** it does?! Really?"

Why it had to be seven? An uneven number. Sony doesn't really like to think things through...

Epak_

It's a limitation with bluetooth standard. A single BT network supports up to eight active devices. That includes the host device (the PS3 console itself in this case).

[QUOTE="Epak_"]

Why it had to be seven? An uneven number. Sony doesn't really like to think things through...

ThePlothole

It's a limitation with bluetooth standard. A single BT network supports up to eight active devices. That includes the host device (the PS3 console itself in this case).

Oh... well that explains it then :P

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[QUOTE="windsquid9000"] I hate that the Wii's nunchuk is wired.

Sully28

Yup, can have a wireless nunchuck, but not motion plus. Good trade off :roll:

very disappointing....I play games with my family all the time

oh, you wanted me to include something that works with wiimotion plus also? didnt know you wanted me to include that too.

Rahnyc4

3-player support with both the move and the sub.. 7-player support with just a move. I really dont see the big deal here.. and if you wanna play split screen FPS's just use the standard gamepad :P.

and how is this a major let down? How can a firmware update not increase the bluetooth controller count?hiryu3

Hmm is that even possible? :shock:

and how is this a major let down? How can a firmware update not increase the bluetooth controller count?hiryu3

But still i don't see how this is going to be a major issue

[QUOTE="hiryu3"]and how is this a major let down? How can a firmware update not increase the bluetooth controller count?hiryu3

Thats what I thought :P

Your tvs must be humongous if you feel that 4 player coop is viable in an enjoyable format

Your tvs must be humongous if you feel that 4 player coop is viable in an enjoyable format

Zaibach

Hell yeah we ALL have HD projectors these days.. didnt you know? :lol:

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Phazevariance

and how is this a major let down? How can a firmware update not increase the bluetooth controller count?hiryu3

[QUOTE="hiryu3"]and how is this a major let down? How can a firmware update not increase the bluetooth controller count?hiryu3

But still i don't see how this is going to be a major issue

The PS3 counts as one device. Leaving seven slots open on the network. That's just how bluetooth works.

The reason there is an eight device limit with bluetooth is because it only assigns a 3-bit address to each. Binary "111" equals seven, plus "0" makes eight. The only way to expand the number of active devices is by creating a "scatternet". That is where one or more devices in the network act as both slave and host, "bridging" multiple bluetooth connections. In theory you could have the primary Move controller do this. However it would probably add to the cost and scatternets can degrade performance anyways.

First off, the title is misleading. It still can support 4 player games.

Second, even if it could, I wonder what the percentage of people would really utilize 4 player full support. Probably not great enough for it to really matter that much.

http://gizmodo.com/5491464/playstation-move-gimps-4+player-support

PSP107

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88mphSlayer

*facepalm*

did the nunchuck REALLY have to wireless too?

the subcontroller doesn't use Bluetooth, but the Move does....so you can have 4 to 7 Moves + 4 to 7 Subcontrollers = for 4 to 7 players gaming.

again...if you want, you can use your DS3s or Sixaxis Controllers instead of SubControllers, but remember DS3s and Sixaxises use bluetooth slots.

Edit- but I doubt most of these family casual games would use SubControllers......one Move controller per person should be enough.

Why it had to be seven? An uneven number. Sony doesn't really like to think things through...

It's a limitation with bluetooth standard. A single BT network supports up to eight active devices. That includes the host device (the PS3 console itself in this case).

I could personally care less. I don't see this as a big deal what so ever.

the subcontroller doesn't use Bluetooth, but the Move does....so you can have 4 to 7 Moves + 4 to 7 Subcontrollers = for 4 to 7 players gaming.

again...if you want, you can use your DS3s or Sixaxis Controllers instead of SubControllers, but remember DS3s and Sixaxises use bluetooth slots.

Edit- but I doubt most of these family casual games would use SubControllers......one Move controller per person should be enough.

Afrikanxl

Though I also find this somewhat interesting/failure incoming, dare I ask if there exists games on the wii as well that can support up to 4 players and requres both wiimote and nunchuck?

PSdual_wielder

lmao, ya there are many games that use WM/N and are 4 players. In fact most multilpayer wii games leave you with a great deal of choice, either wiimote alone, or with nunchuck, classic controler , gamecube ect.

Sony will update the PS3 to make 4 work. They'll probably make it so each set acts as one controller or make so the system makes an 8th spot.

Why it had to be seven? An uneven number. Sony doesn't really like to think things through...

It's a limitation with bluetooth standard. A single BT network supports up to eight active devices. That includes the host device (the PS3 console itself in this case).

Fair enough. But that would be somewhat awkward for the one person that would have to have their Move or Subcontroller plugged in. Especially with the short cables Sony includes. And on some models this leave you with no available USB ports (since there are only two on the 40GB and newer, one of which will be occupied by the PSEye) for charging a controller or whatnot, unless you buy a hub.

It seems stupid even if it was possible...Four people in living room swinging that "thing"...its just...stupid...

very disappointing....I play games with my family all the time

HarlockJC

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very disappointing....I play games with my family all the time

jonesy1911

Red Steel, Metroid Prime Trilogy Multiplayer

[QUOTE="PSP107"][QUOTE="ThePlothole"]

It's a limitation with bluetooth standard. A single BT network supports up to eight active devices. That includes the host device (the PS3 console itself in this case).

ThePlothole

Fair enough. But that would be somewhat awkward for the one person that would have to have their Move or Subcontroller plugged in. Especially with the short cables Sony includes. And on some models this leave you with no available USB ports (since there are only two on the 40GB and newer, one of which will be occupied by the PSEye) for charging a controller or whatnot, unless you buy a hub.

Title is misleading. Sub-controllers connect to the main controllers from what I gathered.

http://gizmodo.com/5491464/playstation-move-gimps-4+player-support

PSP107

Way to miss the ENTIRE point, Sony!! A winner is you!!