The Motion Controller Tech Is Already Patented.

Up until this point, it hasn't happened yet. We're sure even Nintendo expected their competitors to have imitated them by now, but alas, not yet.

However, according to The Cut Scene, Sony are gearing up an announcement of their motion controller at E3.

The controller - which reportedly uses "small LEDs" and a "small webcam" to track the players' movement - is apparently similar in function to the Wii Remote, though because it can register "different color lights and the shape and angle of each light", it will be more accurate.

An announcement of this type would fall hand-in-hand with the comments John Koller made a few weeks back:
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“We’ve captured the hardcore. The install base we have now tells us that the hardcore’s purchased. We’re moving on now to continue to support them with a tremendous line-up of games, but also look at softer brands that maybe we had with PS2 franchises we’re bringing over to PS3, or new IP.”</blockquote>

Expect the hardcore to rage if this is Sony's focus at E3 2009.