Sony, Microsoft Show Progress in Motion Gaming

From PC World: For anyone expecting significant updates on the progress of the motion-controlled gaming systems under development by Sony and Microsoft, this year's Tokyo Game Show will have disappointed. While both systems made brief appearances -- Microsoft's behind glass on the show floor and Sony's at a news conference -- the lack of demonstrations indicated that a fair amount of work remains before either is ready for sale.

With the systems, both companies are playing catch-up to Nintendo, which ushered in a new era in gaming with the launch of its Wii console and motion-sensitive "Wii-mote" remote control.

Of the two it's Sony's Motion Controller that is closest to the Wii-mote. It's a handheld device that looks a little like a microphone, albeit one with a glowing ball on the end. The glow isn't just for design -- it's the reference point that is tracked by the PlayStation Eye video camera so its position can be determined.

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