Does the Playstation Move Work in the Dark?

Mucu from GOS writes, "This was by far one of the most asked questions when I got my hands on the Move. Well, I just decided to try it out and the results are in. Watch the video to find out if you will be able to get your Move on with the lights out.

[FanOfGaming]

Interesting...

Edit: watched the video, awesome, I don't play with light on most of the time anyway lol

IT WORKS

[FanOfGaming]

I want more experiments mucu -- like: Will it blend? lulz

[Bigpappy]

So does any spot light in my home. Whats the point?

[TheTeam06]

Well, the Eyetoy and Kinect don't, so they were testing it out to see if the Move could do it like the Wii can (although I'm pretty sure Sony mentioned that it would work in the dark already, hence the glow).

That was the point.

[DORMIN]

I guess this article is informational for those who didn't know, but if any of you watched videos of Move at E3 showroom floor, you would notice that most of the booths were dim to no lighting.

Its actually a cool aesthetic having the LED light on the controller, especially when they make it work with games like Sorcery.

[SeNiLe911]

actually, the Kinect should work in the dark no problem since it has an infrared projector combined with a monochrome CMOS sensor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

"The depth sensor consists of an infrared projector combined with a monochrome CMOS sensor, and allows the Kinect sensor to see in 3D under any ambient light conditions."

But a video proving it would be nice to see.

[RageAgainstTheMShine]

On top of Move working in the dark, that LED sphere's light is what makes data processing for the PS Eye the fastest.

Tom Cruise's gloves in Minority Report have LED lights. The move is like its prototype.

[ExplosionSauce]

The Kinect cam works in dark/dim lit rooms, but to be able to work in completely dark rooms like the one shown in this video would still be kind of hard. You could argue that the light emitted from the TV may be enough for Kinect, but an external light source may still be required.

Wii works because of its IR sensor and Move works because of the track-ball. The human body, without either of those things would be hard to track on camera.

[rroded]

o rit it dont work even with the lights on...

ha take that you bubble popping kinect supporters!!!

[RedDragan]

@SeNiLe911

:|

Ambient lighting is not dark

[AssassinHD]

The glow of the TV creates ambient light. You were not expecting to use the Move with the TV off were you?

[Anon1974]

I use a 1080p home theater projector in my den. The less light the better, but I learned that even though the PS eye camera is able to see in the dark, most of the software I had bought for it thus far didn't do nearly as well in low lighting as it did when I could turn on the pot lighting, thus effecting my projected image.

Again, just another reason why I think Move will be right for me.

[jadenkorri]

that we won't see an article "kinect, will it work in the dark".

[cliffbo]

the PSEye cannot see in the dark, it's the MOVE controller's light it sees. that's why it works and Kinect can't

[rockleex]

Mainly because of the light cast from the TV.

But if a PS Eye game has dark gameplay sections too, then you're outta luck.

[DarkTower805]

but with Sony you don't even have to doubt if it will work in the dark, sitting down, close or far. They take that much care into their products that we know if they release it, then it's pretty much good to go.

Can't wait to get my Time Crisis on in the dark.

[Rumor]

....LULZ :3

[Mr Logic]

"Ambient light conditions" does not = darkness.

[SeNiLe911]

neither is the room with the glow of a TV on you, creating "Ambient light conditions".

[nveenio]

Nowadays, with computers being what they are, the term "ambient light" means less "available light" and more "evenly distributed light". So, when we say, "There's a lot of ambient light here," we're actually making reference to the fact that everything seems to be lit very evenly and indirectly. The light from a TV wouldn't normally be considered a source of ambient light because it doesn't light evenly. It would more resemble a spot or flood light.

[SeNiLe911]

Well in theory, Kinect should work in Total Darkness thanks to the infrared projector. Just like Infrared Cameras and Night Vision Goggles, they can see in pitch black darkness.

Howstuffworks http://electronics.howstuff...

[-SIXAXIS-]

@SeNiLe911: But in theory the Kinect should work while sitting down as well...

[SeNiLe911]

and it shall, if the game or application was made to.

Don't expect to play Dance Central sitting down though. LOL

I wounder if I would get more agrees if I stop stating facts and start making up stuff that makes no since at all. Ahh, who cares!

[BigPenguin]

Yes, the IR projector and CMOS sensor would work in pitch darkness. But the Kinect also needs its RGB camera to work. It has one of those shoved up inside it as well.

[Theonik]

Of course it would work in the dark. The thing has a glowing ball in the end ffs.

[The Lazy One]

why would it not work? There's a reason they stuck bright glowing balls on the end of the controllers.

[KingME]

As long as the bulb on the end of move is on, the why would one think it's in the dark. I would think that move works better in the dark.

A better question would be does move work under very bright conditions, like perhaps on a sunny patio on a bright sunny day.

[n4gno]

"It's not in the dark
As long as the bulb on the end of move is on"

lol. imagination of fanboyz is endless (he can't see "start" button on his controler, but he's not in the dark, poor xfanz)

[ARBitrator]

He's not the one being tested for working in the dark. The damn controller is.

Just because the guy can't see the start button doesn't mean the PS Eye can't see the 60 watt light bulb on top of the controller, pull your head out of your butt.

One of the primary basis for move is that the camera can see the bulb, do you not think it's easier to see something that is lit up is by viewing it in the dark.

Can you see a glow in the dark 1 inch ball sitting on a table at 200 yards? No! I bet you can if they turn the lights off. Get it?

[goflyakite]

I don't know why this was a "most asked question". The light would be more recognizable in the dark.

[avengers1978]

I already have my sports champions bundle reserved, IMO it is going to be a very nice addition to my already great PS3 gaming.

[DarkSpawnClone]

Does the Playstation Move Work in the Dark?

Duh!! -__-

[Natsu X FairyTail]

of course it works. Sony wouldnt release something knowing it wouldnt work in the dark.

[TheColbertinator]

Sony should release a solar-powered flashlight

[Kamikaze135]

Lmao

[Qui-Gon Jim]

http://www.amazon.com/Solar...

Battery charged by solar cells.

[2FootYard]

Are you asking me?

[Focker420]

Works in the dark - Yes
Works sitting down - Yes
Works with baggy clothes - Yes
Works any distance from tv - Yes
Works with 4 players - Yes

[Agent_Cody_Banks]

Works for Sony- Yes

[Focker420]

In my dreams

[DSI]

Works when I move my hips - no
Works when I move my feets - no
Works when I move my legs - no
Works when I move my head - no
Can tell when I jump as opposed to when I just raise my hand - no
Works when I give it a command - no
Works with nothing in my hand - no
Works in very bright light - no
Affordable with 4 players - no
Have very many true launch titles - no
currently being over hypes by PS3 fanboys - Yes
Same thing as the wiimote - yes
Needs a camera to do what wiimote does yes.

[MisterAV]

yes to all, it has a camera for that, hasn't it?

[DSI]

Nice try, but you know damn well that that's Bullsh!t

[Blaine]

This is the FIRST video that popped up when I typed "eyetoy" in youtube search:

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

You think PS3's Eye can't do what PS2's could, and more? It's really hard right now for me not to insult your intelligence, but I'll resist.

Now STFU and move on.

[A change in the wind]

Has games that actually interest the core gamer - Oh, you bet.
Killzone 3- Yes
Sorcery- Yes
LBP2- Yes
Time Crisis- Yes
Resident Evil- Yes
Heavy Rain- Yes
Sly Collection- yes
Socom-Yes
Wow, that`s a lot of good games.

[blusoops]

RTS Games - yes
Ruse - yes
Under Siege - yes

[xX TriiCKy Xx]

I'm buying sorcery on day 1. That game will be amazing.

[Nathaniel_Drake]

Wouldn't you say Ape Escape appeals to the core gamer? So that to.

[crazyclown]

June 2010 List - Not updated

Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2010...

First-Party Titles

* Beat Sketcher (Fall 2010)
* SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs (Fall 2010)
* EyePet™ (Sept. 2010)
* Kung Fu Rider™ (Sept. 2010)
* Sports Champions (Sept. 2010)
* Start The Party!™ (Sept. 2010)
* echochrome ii (Sept. 2010)
* Tumble (Sept. 2010)
* Hustle Kings (Oct. 2010)
* The Fight: Lights Out™ (Oct. 2010)
* The Shoot™ (Oct. 2010)
* TV Superstars™ (Oct. 2010)
* High Velocity Bowling (Oct. 2010)
* PAIN (Oct. 2010)
* Heavy Rain® (Oct. 2010)
* SingStar® Dance (Nov. 2010)
* Little Big Planet™ 2 (Nov. 2010)
* Sly Collection (Nov. 2010)
* Heroes On The Move (Working Title) (2011)
* Killzone®3 (2011)
* Sorcery (2011)

Third-Party Titles

* John Daly's ProStroke Golf (OG International) (Fall 2010)
* Racquet Sports (Ubisoft) (Fall 2010)
* The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (WB Games Inc.) (Sept. 2010)
* Brunswick® Pro Bowling (Crave) (Sept. 2010)
* Resident EviL®5 Gold Edition (Capcom) (Sept. 2010)
* RUSE (Ubisoft) (Sept. 2010)
* Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 (Electronic Arts) (Sept. 2010)
* Time Crisis: Razing Storm (Bandai Namco) (Sept. 2010)
* Toy Story 3 (Disney) (Sept. 2010)
* Kung Fu Live (Virtual Air Guitar Company) (Oct. 2010)
* NBA 2K®11 (2K Sports) (Oct. 2010)
* Deadliest Catch: Sea of Chaos (Crave) (Nov. 2010)
* Disney Tron Evolution the Video Game (Disney) (Nov. 2010)

[shadow2797]

"Works with 4 players - Yes "

Depending on the game. If the game requires two peripherals per person (Nav or second Move controller) then you're only going to have a max of 3.

[lace]

You have to admit though that's nitpicking at what is a pretty solid product from what we've seen.

[rdgneoz3]

You'll never have to buy a Nav, you can use a DS3 in its place if you want to save money (which you should have enough of if you want to complain about buying a Nav which is optional).

[The Lazy One]

His point stands though. The PS3 can only have 7 wireless peripherals at a time. If each person needs two regardless of what they're using then he's right. I can't think of a game that would require so many players and so many controllers though.

[exnihilonihilfit]

That all comes down to game design. Most games that would have four players wouldn't be games that require all four people to have two hands. The only four player games in existence which require that level of controller sophistication are fighting games, e.g. smash brothers, which everyone would rather play with a traditional controller anyway. I'd say shooters too, but those have largely been relegated to just having online multiplayer, or maybe at home 2 player, at most.

[iPlayGamez]

he is absolutely right the move Cant do 4 player (offline) that has the navigation controller. i think this would be a big deal for Move native games as you would not be able to simply have 4th player use a DS controller without a move. but when it comes to shooters, that you know will require a navigation controller, you will not be able to have 4 people use move but their would certainly be a person who doesnt want motion controls because my friends dont dis motion controls then all of the sudden change their mind because of move.

EDIT: @jerethdagryphon
is it possible to have an extra blutooth port via usb? if so it could be possible to have 4 player move games. i think the only reason one hasnt been created is becuase there has been no point til move

[jerethdagryphon]

actually its 3 players with navigators 4 if its just move due to bluetooth controller limitations
its limited to 7 devices controlled by one chip i tihnk

or it it the max that can be connected is 7

either way

3 move 3 navig is what they said

[DSI]

Interesting point, someone should look into that. Very interesting point.

[air1_got_raped]

U MAD?

[Octo1]

Was not really a concern but I am glad to know that it will work in poor to zero lighting condition.

[JoeReno]

Because my PSeye looks like sh!7 in low lighting

[Reefskye]

MY PSeye is ok looks grainy with artificial light but for £25 its a good quality cam then again I use it on my PC as well, you cant get a cam like the PSeye on PC for £25 they all rubbish

[ChronoJoe]

Of course it does. What do you think the light is for?

Did they think the PS would have more problems tracking a glowing ball of light in contrast to a dark background? Damn, stupid articles.

I wonder if it works in bright sunlight though? Not that anyone would play it in bright sunlight... probably.

[Mucudadada]

A lot of people were asking me, so I decided to try it out. Sorry for just confirming some stuff 0.o

[MikeGdaGod]

i'm wondering what happens when you move around and the sphere is blocked by your arm or the way you move your body.

you should make a video on that

[popup]

They could have used infra red lights I suppose.... but then you wanna have the lights to freak your neighbours out;)

[shqype]

Sony has already created a solution for that occurrence.

If the Move sphere is temporarily blocked for any reason, the Move calculates its likely position based on its last known position and the way it was traveling before it disappeared.

In other words, moving the Move out of the Eye's field of view (or some other obstruction) will NOT be a game breaker!

[jerethdagryphon]

kkep trying anythine and everything the more odd the better there will be people who try to use it in awkward positions

actually theres a good one

will it work if the pseye is oppposite a large mirror like on a wardrobe or something

with reflectings and stuf

[ChronoJoe]

A lot of people are stupid, unfortunately.

[nveenio]

At first, I was like, "No sh!t, Sherlock," just like you. It seems obvious that it would work in the dark. But then I watched the video and I noticed that the video camera being used to record was really enhancing the glow of the ball. It made me wonder if it might have even a little effect on judging distance from the camera, since the glow would be more/less pronounced as the PSEye tried to adapt to fluctuating light conditions cause by...you guessed it...the Move itself.

So, it's not REALLY a stupid question...it's just not one many people would think to ask because the answer seems obvious.

[Park_Triolo]

... but as much as I like the PS3, I really don't like the fact that the reflection of the light orb on the move-controller is visible on screen whenever you play a game. This obviously is not a problem on the Wii.