RUMOR: The PlayStation 4 Will Have Kinect-Style Motion Controls

http://kotaku.com/5817874/report-the-playstation-4-will-have-kinect+style-motion-controls

Next year, Nintendo is releasing a new home console, the Wii U. Taiwanese component makers tell tech site DigiTimes that Sony is readying a new home console for 2012. But that's not the interesting part.

These component manufacturer sources tell DigiTimes that the PlayStation 4 will feature body-movement controls like Microsoft's Kinect. That's the interesting, if not unexpected, part.

The PS3 currently has PlayStation Move motion controls, which are similar to the Wii's motion controls.

The report states Foxconn and Pegatron Technology will assemble the PS4 for Sony. Foxconn and Pegatron Technology both assemble the PS3, which was originally manufactured in Japan.

Sources told DigiTimes that the PS4 will go into production at the end of 2011 for a 2012 launch. Apparently Sony will manufacture 20 million PS4 consoles for 2012.

Previously, Kotakureported that 2014 seems likely for a new Sony or Microsoft console—2013 if either Sony or Microsoft feels pushed. 2013 seems like a far more realistic date for a new PlayStation 4 than 2012, which is next year.

What's more, America's slow economic recovery could make launching after 2012 ultimately more profitable. Also, Sony is releasing its new portable, the PS Vita this year, and the Tokyo-based electronics giant might need a breather between hardware launches.

If DigiTimes' sources are correct, Sony could look to get the jump on Microsoft and thwart Nintendo in one fell swoop.

Since the PS3 launched, Sony has touted the machine's 10 year lifespan. The PS3 launched in 2006, six years into the PS2's lifespan. Even after the PS3 launched, Sony continued to support the PlayStation 2.

If the PlayStation 4 launches in 2012, that would be six years into the PS3's lifespan. Sony could continue to support the PS3 as it did with the PlayStation 2.

Kotaku reached out to Sony and will update this post should the company comment.

I'm not sure about the motion controls but the PS4 will not be releasing in 2012.

These component manufacturer sources tell DigiTimes that the PlayStation 4 will feature body-movement controls like Microsoft's Kinect. That's the interesting, if not unexpected, part.

TheShadowLord07

Lol if that's true.

This thread gave me a MGS style ( ! ) over my head. Kinect type motion controls!? 2012!? Madness. getyeryayasout

I'm not sure about the motion controls but the PS4 will not be releasing in 2012.

spookykid143

prepare to eat crow. Industry chatter is pointing more and more towards a 2012 ps4 launch. the next xbox is almost 100% a lock for fall-winter 2012 launch. No amount of sticking your head in the sand will change that.

[QUOTE="spookykid143"]

I'm not sure about the motion controls but the PS4 will not be releasing in 2012.

clamps111

prepare to eat crow. Industry chatter is pointing more and more towards a 2012 ps4 launch. the next xbox is almost 100% a lock for fall-winter 2012 launch. No amount of sticking your head in the sand will change that.

Looks like I'm not buying a PS4 if it's true

That's enough for me to call b******* on this "story".

Slashkice

I dunno. Kotaku was amung the first to release info about Wii-U if I remember correctly.

Yo dawg I heard you like fake news stories. So we put some new out with fake news in it so you could think it's fake while you read about how it's fake.

Inb4 lemmings accuse Sony of "Copying" Microsoft, even though Microsoft is the one who copied it from Sony in the first place :roll:

Honestly though, just give me a f***ing Dualshock 4 and better graphics and I will be fine. Why is that such a complicated concept for these companies to grasp?

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That's enough for me to call b******* on this "story".

ChubbyGuy40

I dunno. Kotaku was amung the first to release info about Wii-U if I remember correctly.

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This thread gave me a MGS style ( ! ) over my head. Kinect type motion controls!? 2012!? Madness. getyeryayasout

Someone needs to make a Kinect version of This is Sparta, the closest/best ones i've seen are these

Looks like I'm not buying a PS4 if it's true

ChubbyGuy40

One less platform to worry about. *scratches PS4 off list*

Elann2008

If this is true, I raff at all the Wii-U haters for saying it's gonna be crap.

YES Kinect-ish.

That means Nintendo will be unique, let the other guys duke it out again, like how they both tried to grab the dudebro crowd this gen.

I was thinking that Sony would steal the Upad idea, but now Wii U multiplats will have unique gameplay elements which means superior versions.

Uhh.. ownage! XD I guess that settles it then, it's a fake!Desmonic

YES Kinect-ish.

That means Nintendo will be unique, let the other guys duke it out again, like how they both tried to grab the dudebro crowd this gen.

I was thinking that Sony would steal the Upad idea, but now Wii U multiplats will have unique gameplay elements which means superior versions.

SuperFlakeman

I was thinking that Sony would steal the Upad idea, but now Wii U multiplats will have unique gameplay elements which means superior versions.

SuperFlakeman

Lol if you believe that. WiiU will most likely get the worst version of most multiplats(that's assuming it does get most of the multiplats).

[QUOTE="spookykid143"]

I'm not sure about the motion controls but the PS4 will not be releasing in 2012.

clamps111

prepare to eat crow. Industry chatter is pointing more and more towards a 2012 ps4 launch. the next xbox is almost 100% a lock for fall-winter 2012 launch

Evidence, proof?? i'd like to read this

Unique and superior aren't synonyms.

shinrabanshou

I'm obviously talking about PS3/360/Wii U multiplats.

Wii U can play them traditionally, with either Upad or CC Pro, OR you use the Upad exclusive option that could potentially mean "superior" i.e. more fun way to play.

So yes, it's either on par or superior depending on implementation, generally speaking.

And because most games will be for this tier of systems for at least 3 years, not PS4/X720, and if PS4/X720 doesn't have a Upad ripoff, then it's safe to assume this.

[QUOTE="SuperFlakeman"]

I was thinking that Sony would steal the Upad idea, but now Wii U multiplats will have unique gameplay elements which means superior versions.

waltefmoney

Lol if you believe that. WiiU will most likely get the worst version of most multiplats(that's assuming it does get most of the multiplats).

Again, I'm talking about PS3/360/Wii U multiplats.

If you think that 3rd party devs will make PS4/X720 powerhouse games within the next 3 years you're wrong.

That's why Last Guardian, GoW4 where not shown, Sony needs a strong 1st party lineup for PS4 because they know that they will lack 3rd parties from the start.

YES Kinect-ish.

That means Nintendo will be unique, let the other guys duke it out again, like how they both tried to grab the dudebro crowd this gen.

I was thinking that Sony would steal the Upad idea, but now Wii U multiplats will have unique gameplay elements which means superior versions.

SuperFlakeman

Yeah, the video streaming of the console is a real first, isn't it?

[QUOTE="shinrabanshou"]

Unique and superior aren't synonyms.

SuperFlakeman

I'm obviously talking about PS3/360/Wii U multiplats.

Wii U can play them traditionally, with either Upad or CC Pro, OR you use the Upad exclusive option that could potentially mean "superior" i.e. more fun way to play.

So yes, it's either on par or superior depending on implementation, generally speaking.

And because most games will be for this tier of systems for at least 3 years, not PS4/X720, and if PS4/X720 doesn't have a Upad ripoff, then it's safe to assume this.

And focus for multiplatform developers will remain on the systems with established installed base that are known quantities in terms of moving software.

Even discounting that, no, simply having some sort of touch pad or second window feature doesn't make it "superior." The function could range from great, to good, to redundant, to horrible and/or stupid. So no, it's not safe to assume anything of the sort.

[QUOTE="SuperFlakeman"]

YES Kinect-ish.

That means Nintendo will be unique, let the other guys duke it out again, like how they both tried to grab the dudebro crowd this gen.

I was thinking that Sony would steal the Upad idea, but now Wii U multiplats will have unique gameplay elements which means superior versions.

hakanakumono

Sony doesn't need to "steal" the u-pad idea, given they already did it with the PSP this gen.

Sure but this and even the Vita thing are optional peripherals which means no support + it's difficult to market this.

Because you need PS3(or 4?)+Vita for it to work, and we can assume, based on how they handled Move, that it won't be supported.

It needs to be their main controller. I'm not against them ripping it off actually, because I want gaming to evolve everywhere, dualshock had its moment it's time to move on.

That's why Last Guardian, GoW4 where not shown, Sony needs a strong 1st party lineup for PS4 because they know that they will lack 3rd parties from the start.

SuperFlakeman

The PS4 and NeXtBOX have rich functional online infrastructures, something the Wii U has yet to exhibit. And analog sticks.

And focus for multiplatform developers will remain on the systems with established installed base that are known quantities in terms of moving software.

Even discounting that, no, simply having some sort of touch pad or second window feature doesn't make it "superior." The function could range from great, to good, to redundant, to horrible and/or stupid. So no, it's not safe to assume anything of the sort.

shinrabanshou

Oh yes I forgot people care for online, well at least for me it will be great since I have no reason atm to buy a PS4 as things look. I had to get a PS3 for MGS and Blu-ray.

Yeah, and if that function turns out to be horrible or stupid, you still have the option to play it traditionally with either CC Pro or Upad. So it's a win-win situation.

[QUOTE="SuperFlakeman"]

That's why Last Guardian, GoW4 where not shown, Sony needs a strong 1st party lineup for PS4 because they know that they will lack 3rd parties from the start.

shinrabanshou

Twilight Princess was also in development for GC.

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[QUOTE="SuperFlakeman"]

YES Kinect-ish.

That means Nintendo will be unique, let the other guys duke it out again, like how they both tried to grab the dudebro crowd this gen.

I was thinking that Sony would steal the Upad idea, but now Wii U multiplats will have unique gameplay elements which means superior versions.

SuperFlakeman

Sony doesn't need to "steal" the u-pad idea, given they already did it with the PSP this gen.

Sure but this and even the Vita thing are optional peripherals which means no support + it's difficult to market this.

Because you need PS3(or 4?)+Vita for it to work, and we can assume, based on how they handled Move, that it won't be supported.

It needs to be their main controller. I'm not against them ripping it off actually, because I want gaming to evolve everywhere, dualshock had its moment it's time to move on.

I'm not talking about marketing. It's a basically pointless feature that's only real good for video streaming, which doesn't even work for DVDs (most likely due to licensing features).

You can't "rip something off" if you had it first.

I have to see were next gen goes, if it is all about gimmicks then I guess I'll have my pc for gaming only. At least thats stayed true to its core.

[QUOTE="shinrabanshou"]

Unique and superior aren't synonyms.

SuperFlakeman

I'm obviously talking about PS3/360/Wii U multiplats.

Wii U can play them traditionally, with either Upad or CC Pro, OR you use the Upad exclusive option that could potentially mean "superior" i.e. more fun way to play.

So yes, it's either on par or superior depending on implementation, generally speaking.

And because most games will be for this tier of systems for at least 3 years, not PS4/X720, and if PS4/X720 doesn't have a Upad ripoff, then it's safe to assume this.

I think its inevitable that all 3 consoles will have some type of motion controller going foward for now on. Its become the normal now. I don't think we will see anything on the market from MS or Sony for another 2 or 3 years. I expect the new Xbox to have a Kinect built into the system next time around and the next PS Eye to have Kinect Style Motion tracking but I don't think Sony will go away from having an actually controller in the players hand during motion controls.

That sucks if it's true... Looks like I'll be sticking with the PS3, well that and every other good system before it that uses a normal controller.

[QUOTE="shinrabanshou"]

[QUOTE="SuperFlakeman"]

That's why Last Guardian, GoW4 where not shown, Sony needs a strong 1st party lineup for PS4 because they know that they will lack 3rd parties from the start.

SuperFlakeman

Twilight Princess was also in development for GC.

...and it released for the gamecube. the big difference is, the wii and GC had very, very similar specs. i doubt that will be true for the ps3 and the ps4. the last guardian will be a ps3 game.

God have mercy on us!

Lol. I f***ing hope not.

Please don't....

That would be greatHarlockJC