According to Kotaku these images were sent by Microsoft internally to prep their employees on the cost of motion controlled gaming by it’s competitors and to prove that they are the cheapest option.
While I think it’s comparison’s to the PS3 are accurate I would have to question why I need a Wii Fit Balance Board to enjoy Super Mario Galaxy 2 on my Wii?
Here is the cost of becoming a top motion controlled gamer from scratch
As we can see Microsoft are by far the cheapest, that is until we realise you don’t need the Wii balance board and can actually get into gaming on the Wii for under $300.
And here is the cost of upgrading to Motion Controlled Gaming
Here you could argue that the PS3 doesn’t really need 2 subcontroller’s so it is infact the same price as the Kinect and again the Wii doesn’t need the $100 balance board so it would simply be another $60 to get the second batch of controllers.
We are going to be hearing a lot about who is the most affordable option moving forward and in my humble opinion it goes Wii > Xbox 360 > PS3
But really it’s all going to be about the games in the end and the sad truth of the mater is that you are going to need all 3 consoles to truly satisfy your gaming needs.
Last Updated: July 21, 2010
Uberutang
July 21, 2010 at 11:42
So it will cost me 2 x $50 and 2 x $30. $160 for me and player 2 on the PS3. Not bad at all.
Uberutang
July 21, 2010 at 11:44
And the Multiplayer on Xbox is LOCAL MP, Coz Gold will set you back another few Dollars….
(can kinect play vs over the web?)
danpc
July 21, 2010 at 12:32
I’m an xbox 360 fan, but i cant see a real need for the wii fit board, surely thats just on there so you can make the 360 look cheaper than the wii in this instance.
however, looking at it from this perspective i now see the cost of finally upgrading my 360.
Fox1
July 21, 2010 at 12:56
The Wii Fit board brings the Wii closer to what Kinect is capable off so that’s why it’s there.
VinTheDean
July 21, 2010 at 16:06
Something people forget is that consumers sometimes are not that smart. They sometimes only look at the initial cost of something. Meaning that $100 starter kit sound more appealing to a consumer than a $150. Specially when you also get a game for $100 starter kit.
The $100 will do for most gamers out there considering getting the Move. For some games for the Move you only need one Move controller to play. Which is proven by the game being bundled with that starter pack.
My Personal Case
In my case, all I have to spend is $100 to get the PS Move fully working for two players. And this is why. Like many PS3 owner (not alot but many) I already have a camera. So all I need is to get two Move Controllers. I don’t “have” to buy the Sub Controller because, as Sony has stated during E3, you can use a regular controller as the Sub Controller. I already own 4 controllers (two sixaxis and two rumble).
So I went from potentially spending $160 to only $100. That is awesome to me. Compared to $150 which you will have to spend no matter what for Kinetic, Kinetic is still more expensive.
The Majority
Most gamers that plan to get the Move will have to spend $150. This is the Starter Kit and one Move Controller. Again, people can use an existing Controller as the Sub Controller. And most gamers have at least two controllers already. I am sure that the experience is not optimal using a regular controller but its an option that consumers have. M$ does no provide options in their setup.
Main Differences
Another thing people seem to forget is that the experience provided by both (xbox & ps3) are totally different. Yes, the kinetic looks fun and all but you don’t get accuracy or buttons. So you can’t do “hardcore/traditional” games like Tiger Woods, SOCOM, etc. Kinetic is primarily for casual games. Though they have shown that you can drive a car in Paradise Burnout, but how would you boost or do a hand brake. Things that are crucial to that game.
The PS Move will give the fun factor and accuracy that Wii has enjoy since its launch, but with the graphics of a PS3.
Conclusion
Because the experiences provided are totally different in my opinion, I dont think it’s fair to compare Kinetic to PS Move. Just like it’s unfair to compare the Wii to the Xbox360 or PS3.
Lets all just enjoy the console we have.
Twinduct
July 21, 2010 at 21:42
Hmm, I see one big flaw in that whole thing.
Firstly, they assume that no one has the PSeye thingie and that everyone will buy the navigation remote.
From my point of view my hands are big enough to use the dualshock’s navigation in my one hand (Thanks co-op trophy of SSHD) and I already own the eye. It will cost me about the price of two of them magic sticks. If I remember correctly wasn’t there an option to get the game + the stick for like 60 usd? or something like that.
Anyway retarded price camp is retarded. The price point for the wii is based on one player (who clearly has some weight issues), The PS3 option is based on the idea that you will have to buy two magic sticks (Considering the only two magic stick game at launch will be ‘ the fight ‘, or whatever. Yes the sport games include a few game modes for two sticks, but none require it) and besides, why would you buy two navi’s if it’s aimed at one person playing.
Which reminds me, has there been any mention of online gaming with these gizmos? I mean will you be able to play any of the casual crap with people over the net? Or will you have to invite some tight jeaned friends over to actually enjoy some human interaction?