PS3's SIXAXIS CONTROLLER: MOTION SENSOR - Blu-ray Forum

JToddler · 01-28-2007, 09:55 PM

We all know that the PS3 came with a wireless controller and one of the feature is motion sensing. This thread is to discuss the feature of the Sixaxis Controller's Motion Sensor. Let everyone know about your actual experience of using this feature with the games that you currently play.

I will start with Ridge Racer 7, my favourite online game! On RR7, you can have the option of manual steering and manual gear shift set to motion sensor.

The controller's motion sensor feature does a great job with steering. It is very sensitive and it re-acts well to your movements. It does need alot of practice and mastery to be able to use it against your opponents. On RR7, you have to be able to control your motions smoothly, no sudden movements specially on curves or else you will loose the race! Watch out, your adrenaline may cause you to move suddenly!

Did anyone else try it with RR7? How about other games? Please try the motion sensor feature and share your actual experience!

u_nick · 01-29-2007, 12:38 AM

It works on the MotorStorm demo. I was surprised at the responsiveness.

I personally was more comfortable with the regular controls, but strangely enough, my two brothers, who are not really gamers at all, LOVED the motion controls and were a LOT more comfortable with them than the regular controls.

Rolo · 01-29-2007, 12:55 AM

It works great for Marvel Alliance. However, sometimes when you do the correct movement, it doesn't register at all especially the forward or backward movement. It didn't bother me though. It seems to work best if the controller is level before you start the motion, which is not that comfortable for me. I like to hold it at an angle.

mbslrm · 01-29-2007, 01:05 AM

I tried it on the MotorStorm demo, and it was SICK!

Banjo · 01-29-2007, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbslrm

I tried it on the MotorStorm demo, and it was SICK!

Yeah, I was surprised with how well it responded... however when I used the motorcycle... err. They need to work on that one.

jason · 01-29-2007, 02:43 AM

I tried it with blazing angels and it was super sensitive but fun.. have to try it on rr7 now didnt know that game did it.

WeApOn · 01-29-2007, 03:16 AM

It's great. The Motorstorm controls are REALLY sensitive though. It would be cool if there was a sensitivity control.

With R:FOM it's awesome. Whenever a menial is on you, or even in multiplayer online, shaking the controller to put out the flames or bullseye on you is an awesome feature. It's a great add-on that should never be overlooked and a must have for future generations.

donricouga · 01-29-2007, 01:42 PM

I'm not to crazy about the sensitivity of the motion sensor. I've only tried it in motor storm, but the front part of bike kept going up in the air and i kept killing myself, although some of the deaths were pretty funny

akadkins · 01-29-2007, 01:56 PM

I have one big problem with the controller - it needs a 'zero-out' type feature. When I played the Motostorm demo, my bike kept doing a wheelie - and it's because of how a naturally hold the controller with a slight backward tilt. Since I've been playing with a PS tyep controller since 1997, I doubt I'll change anytime soon.

Anyone else experience this? I found it really difficult to hold the controller flat...

u_nick · 01-29-2007, 02:44 PM

I hold mine with a tilt, and it worked fine? Maybe my tilt isnt as bad as I thought?

phranctoast · 01-29-2007, 02:46 PM

trying to control the bikes with the motion controller is way to difficult. I go with the normal controls unless im driving a larger vehicle.

GooMan · 01-29-2007, 03:05 PM

I know this isn't quite on point, but I thought I would mention it here to hopefully save someone else the hassle of having to return a controller. The Logitech Chillstream controller that is supposed to be for the PS3 doesn't have analog triggers so you can't really use the triggers for your throttle in N4S or RR7 (unless you want to always have it floored).

I took it back before I could test the motion sensing so I'm not sure if it has the capability.

Guinness7 · 01-29-2007, 06:05 PM

Once you get the hang of the motion sensors it is really cool

JToddler · 01-30-2007, 11:04 PM

More than three hundred (300) views and only twelve (12) responders? It sounds like the motion sensing feature of the wireless controller is not that popular at this early age of the PS3 and the first releases of all the games!

More games will be released soon including LAIR and hopefully the motion sensing on these games will be easier to control. I believe that second generation games for the PS3 will be even better in terms of performance and motion sensing capability.

This is not the end of this thread and I am sure of that! I just wanted to add notes and maybe game developers, if any, are reading our posts! Feedbacks such as ours may impact and learn directly from end users like everyone in this forum! WELL GO AHEAD, IT'S TIME TO MOCK ME!

*PEACE!*

PootieThang · 01-31-2007, 12:02 AM

I had madden for Xbox 360 but i sold it and I got madden a while back for ps3. Motion Sensor sucks on this game! I had to turn it off because I don't always hold the controller still and since I didn't, my guys would try to do the jump on the opposing teams snap EVERY TIME making a penalty against my team.

crunchywyte · 11-25-2007, 02:00 PM

OK, this is driving me nuts. I just popped in R:FoM to play through a second time, and I could swear that the first time I played through it, that it had motion sensor Melee attack, this time however it's Melee is the Triangle button. so the only explanation is that it was another game, so does anyone know what game has this feature....the only other shooters I played around the same time were CoD:3 And Rainbow 6:Vegas...but I could swear it was Resistance. and since Resistance is the only one of these 3 I still have, I can't pop them in and see....anybody know?

Thanks

oXweebleXo · 11-25-2007, 02:04 PM

look in the button config. should be should be able to set it there. if not just in the options menu when you pause the game

pedigree · 11-25-2007, 02:05 PM

im gonna try it on ridge tonight...

shatta · 11-25-2007, 06:51 PM

i enjoy steering kai's arrows

Glow007 · 11-25-2007, 06:58 PM

I know for a fact that CoD3 has a motion control melee attack. I have never played R:FoM so cant say for that game.

01-28-2007, 09:55 PM	#1
JToddler Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	PS3's SIXAXIS CONTROLLER: MOTION SENSOR We all know that the PS3 came with a wireless controller and one of the feature is motion sensing. This thread is to discuss the feature of the Sixaxis Controller's Motion Sensor. Let everyone know about your actual experience of using this feature with the games that you currently play. I will start with Ridge Racer 7, my favourite online game! On RR7, you can have the option of manual steering and manual gear shift set to motion sensor. The controller's motion sensor feature does a great job with steering. It is very sensitive and it re-acts well to your movements. It does need alot of practice and mastery to be able to use it against your opponents. On RR7, you have to be able to control your motions smoothly, no sudden movements specially on curves or else you will loose the race! Watch out, your adrenaline may cause you to move suddenly! Did anyone else try it with RR7? How about other games? Please try the motion sensor feature and share your actual experience! Last edited by JToddler; 01-29-2007 at 10:29 PM.

01-29-2007, 12:55 AM	#3
Rolo Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:50th State	Marvel Alliance It works great for Marvel Alliance. However, sometimes when you do the correct movement, it doesn't register at all especially the forward or backward movement. It didn't bother me though. It seems to work best if the controller is level before you start the motion, which is not that comfortable for me. I like to hold it at an angle.

01-30-2007, 11:04 PM	#14
JToddler Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	More than three hundred (300) views and only twelve (12) responders? It sounds like the motion sensing feature of the wireless controller is not that popular at this early age of the PS3 and the first releases of all the games! More games will be released soon including LAIR and hopefully the motion sensing on these games will be easier to control. I believe that second generation games for the PS3 will be even better in terms of performance and motion sensing capability. This is not the end of this thread and I am sure of that! I just wanted to add notes and maybe game developers, if any, are reading our posts! Feedbacks such as ours may impact and learn directly from end users like everyone in this forum! WELL GO AHEAD, IT'S TIME TO MOCK ME! PEACE! Last edited by JToddler; 01-30-2007 at 11:22 PM.

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01-29-2007, 12:38 AM	#2
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	It works on the MotorStorm demo. I was surprised at the responsiveness. I personally was more comfortable with the regular controls, but strangely enough, my two brothers, who are not really gamers at all, LOVED the motion controls and were a LOT more comfortable with them than the regular controls.

01-29-2007, 01:05 AM	#4
mbslrm Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Mississauga, ON	I tried it on the MotorStorm demo, and it was SICK!

01-29-2007, 02:43 AM	#6
jason Active Member Member since:Aug 2006	I tried it with blazing angels and it was super sensitive but fun.. have to try it on rr7 now didnt know that game did it.

01-29-2007, 03:16 AM	#7
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	It's great. The Motorstorm controls are REALLY sensitive though. It would be cool if there was a sensitivity control. With R:FOM it's awesome. Whenever a menial is on you, or even in multiplayer online, shaking the controller to put out the flames or bullseye on you is an awesome feature. It's a great add-on that should never be overlooked and a must have for future generations.

01-29-2007, 01:42 PM	#8
donricouga Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:138 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	I'm not to crazy about the sensitivity of the motion sensor. I've only tried it in motor storm, but the front part of bike kept going up in the air and i kept killing myself, although some of the deaths were pretty funny

01-29-2007, 01:56 PM	#9
akadkins Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:2	I have one big problem with the controller - it needs a 'zero-out' type feature. When I played the Motostorm demo, my bike kept doing a wheelie - and it's because of how a naturally hold the controller with a slight backward tilt. Since I've been playing with a PS tyep controller since 1997, I doubt I'll change anytime soon. Anyone else experience this? I found it really difficult to hold the controller flat...

01-29-2007, 02:44 PM	#10
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I hold mine with a tilt, and it worked fine? Maybe my tilt isnt as bad as I thought?

01-29-2007, 02:46 PM	#11
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	trying to control the bikes with the motion controller is way to difficult. I go with the normal controls unless im driving a larger vehicle.

01-29-2007, 03:05 PM	#12
GooMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:390	I know this isn't quite on point, but I thought I would mention it here to hopefully save someone else the hassle of having to return a controller. The Logitech Chillstream controller that is supposed to be for the PS3 doesn't have analog triggers so you can't really use the triggers for your throttle in N4S or RR7 (unless you want to always have it floored). I took it back before I could test the motion sensing so I'm not sure if it has the capability.

01-29-2007, 06:05 PM	#13
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	Once you get the hang of the motion sensors it is really cool

01-31-2007, 12:02 AM	#15
PootieThang Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:102 Trading Score:11	I had madden for Xbox 360 but i sold it and I got madden a while back for ps3. Motion Sensor sucks on this game! I had to turn it off because I don't always hold the controller still and since I didn't, my guys would try to do the jump on the opposing teams snap EVERY TIME making a penalty against my team.

11-25-2007, 02:00 PM	#16
crunchywyte Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Jacksonville, FL Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:16	OK, this is driving me nuts. I just popped in R:FoM to play through a second time, and I could swear that the first time I played through it, that it had motion sensor Melee attack, this time however it's Melee is the Triangle button. so the only explanation is that it was another game, so does anyone know what game has this feature....the only other shooters I played around the same time were CoD:3 And Rainbow 6:Vegas...but I could swear it was Resistance. and since Resistance is the only one of these 3 I still have, I can't pop them in and see....anybody know? Thanks

11-25-2007, 02:04 PM	#17
oXweebleXo Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	look in the button config. should be should be able to set it there. if not just in the options menu when you pause the game

11-25-2007, 02:05 PM	#18
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	im gonna try it on ridge tonight...

11-25-2007, 06:51 PM	#19
shatta Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:New York	i enjoy steering kai's arrows

11-25-2007, 06:58 PM	#20
Glow007 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	I know for a fact that CoD3 has a motion control melee attack. I have never played R:FoM so cant say for that game.

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