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Well like always I have the scoop on rumors around the net.. Sony is currently developing a new PS3 remote, that is close to the Wii-mote. Hopefully this is very true..

Heres the article were I got my info:

My Source Wrote:It has been brought to my attention that PlayStation Underground held a secret focus group earlier this year. A small group of PS3 owners were sent to a facility in ****** ****, California to test a new PlayStation product in development.

Once inside the testing facility, these PS3 owners were shown a mini-tripod that stood about 12 inches high. and what looked like 4 black PS3 “wiimotes”. Well they were essentially “wiimotes” for the PS3, but didn’t need a “nunchuck” attachment. I will refer to them as “PS3motes” for now on.

You can have up to 4 of these “PS3motes” connected at one time. A demonstrator at this focus group was there showing off the “PS3motes” capabilities, along with some mini-games to play. The mini games ranged from tennis, to fencing, to a “really really cool” paintball game. The demonstrator even used the “PS3mote” to play “Quake” on his laptop.

The “PS3mote” is said to be incredibly responsive and accurate. When the demonstrator crouched while playing the paintball game, the character on screen did as well.

The biggest concern of the demonstrator was that for these “PS3motes” to work they needed the tripod, which connected to the PS3’s USB port. It also needed to be set up in the middle of your gaming area, much like a “batter standing above home plate”. So this may not be in the final version as it seemed they were trying to come up with a more convenient method.

The focus group was then given different designs of the “PS3mote” and were given the opportunity to choose which one felt most comfortable, and looked the best. Then ended the focus group session.

Its safe to say that this new PS3 controller has been in development for quite a while, as emails for this focus group went out in January.

As for those of you who don’t believe this info, here is a copy and paste from the original email requesting people to participate in the focus group…

I had to cut it short, its very long....

PS3 got jealous of the Wii? Well, its an interesting concept... however, the applications would be limited due to the nature of the games for the PS3.

I don't think the PS3 is jealous of the wii..

But this is very interesting I wonder where they'll go with this..

Did you know there's also a rumor of the same thing for the 360? Sounds like something may be going on with one or both of the companies. I could care less about the 360, but I think the PS3 and future iterations should stick with the classic style of gaming. If they focus on high production value, looking good and still playing good, I think that would be best, and let Nintendo do their crazy things. I like the variety between the two.

I believe this because the controllers already have motion sensor abilitys

Well there looks like I got more info on this. In the July Issue of EGM in their rumor will section this new motion sensitive remote for the PS3 came up! Almost everything in that section comes true! Hopefully this is true...

man i hope so too that would be beast

Rip-off much?

Yes it is a rip off but like the PSP2 with its dual screens and touch screen its an original idea.

This is 100% false now. Nintendo are currently being sued for thier wii mote so I highly doubt even Sony would be stupid enough to also make one and get sued.

Hopefully this isn't true.
If PS copies Nintendo's 'Wiimote', there suddenly isn't much difference and the originality is lost.
What's next? Marina and the Toadstool Kingdom, enriched for true HD gaming?