Features: PlayStation Move Buyer's Guide

How do i get the patch for The Fight: Lights Out? I have an R3 version but received no notification for update...

Gamerdude74, if you are logged into the PSN, the update should start automatically when you launch the game. I know for sure the patch was released for the R1 and R2 copies. I don't see why R3 and R4 would be left out. For more information about the patch Click here

the only 2 games i would buy them for is re5 and mag but since it would cost me $80 just to play them with the move. i think i'll be fine with controllers for now

sly cooper is a great ps2 game ported to ps3 in hd, the move aspect is non existant...litterally its insulting the game says it uses move. the only aspect of move use is 4 mini games that arent even on par with the worst mini games you would find in mario party 8. overall sly cooper is great for the ps2 game but nothing thats been added since is any good.

I think Move modo should stop talking about sly cooper, or start talking about kung fu live.

The Fight UK version, and The Fight US version are totally different games using the same engine, UK version supports use of a dual shock controller and 1 move controller so you can properly move around the ring, and so you can play split screen without spending $150 on move wands that are only required for this 1 game. I would guess the UK version has been patched and the US version has not. Also eyepet completely sucks I dont know why anyone would recomend it to anyone considering the awkward camera placement alone. Also NBA 2k11 doesnt really have move support as all it is, is you waggling the move wand at the right time to get it in the net you are just waving your arms instead of pressing a button, and if you try to play it like basketball on wii sports 2 you will miss every single shot you dont time as if you were playing with a controller (also lack of navigation controller support, but required use of the dual shock with move.. its just a mess) this buyers guide is a peice of junk. a good buyers guide would be like, well every game except these 5 suck, if you've already got these games maybe a move wand and eye might be worth while, if you buy this game you need to have these controllers etc. this buyers guide sucks.

Hey lipnox, thanks for your comments.

We decided not to review Kung Fu Live as it doesn't use the PlayStation Move controller, just the Eye Camera, and that's not what we're about.

As for The Fight, I'm pretty confident the US version has been patched as many of our writers are from the US. However I'll let them confirm that for you.

Thanks for your comments!

I don't think this buyers guide sucks, as it opens up an interesting discussion.

Is it viable to review 'just' the Move part/controls of the game? Well then Start the Party should get a 9/10 rating... Ooww the horror
Is it viable to review any game that works with any part of the Move setup? Well then go ahead and review Bomberman Ultra, which works with my nav controller!

Currently the choice is made to review 100% of the games that use the Move wand, The games' success, however, is not always connected to Move, but that shouldn't be a reason to leave a good game out of a buyers guide.

Or they could just add Start the Party?

Since lipnox brought it up, I'm going to agree: EyePet is a shame because it requires the EyeToy to be moved. I own the game, played it for a while, but it really became to much of a nuisance for me to continue playing, even if my daughter thinks it's charming.

And NBA 2K11 really hardly works with the Move, IMO. It's a great, 9/10, game, but only if played by a controller. If played as a Move game, it's 2/10, IMO.

I do find the reviews on this site to be the most informative I've seen on Move games, though, so please, keep it up!

Oh wait... The list DOES suck! R.U.S.E. should be on it

Edit: instead if spamming new comments, I'll edit this one: how about introducing a double rating in every review?the game & the controls. Could make a good site even better what would be the cons? More hassle?

When writing the reviews we try to go in-depth with the different control formats be it with the Dualshock, Move or even the Top Shot Elite, by playing the games with the different control styles and then giving you (our readers) information on how the game works with and without Move. Games that offer both Dualshock and Move controls are not rated just on the controls, but are given full game reviews as well as an in-depth look at its control schemes. The Sly Collection and NBA 2K11 are worthy of the 9/10 ratings and the reviews fully explain how Move is used in the games, and both games deserve to be on our list here.

All of the reviews that you find on the site are advertised as PlayStation Move Compatible, and require the use of the PlayStation Move controller in the games.

@lipnox... I just tried out the US version of The Fight: Lights Out and the use of one Move controller doesn't work, it requires two Move controllers to play. I haven't heard anything about this patch, and honestly I think that using one Move controller to play the game defeats the purpose that the game sets out to achieve, being a realistic street brawler fighting with two fist. If this patch does indeed land on US shores we will let you know as soon as we find out.

On a positive note, I find that as far as the Move goes, I'm playing the downloadable PSN games the most, currently: Tumble, Auditorium, and Beat Sketcher. These games all use the controller well, are something different, and can be played for 10 minutes or two hours as time permits.

The UK version of the fight supports dual shock and 1 move wand and even on the UK box says 2 ways to play (1 wand 1 controller or 2 wands). For what ever reason the dual shock controller option was left out of the US version. Heres a Review Mentioning the alternate Controller Option http://sarcasticgamer.com/wp/index.php/2010/11/sg-review-the-fight-lights-out.html

Here is a topic I created when the game was released on gamefaqs (its long been locked) but I tried to get down to the bottom of the dual shock support and incase your wondering I am from canada, so my games are in the same region as in the States. http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/997877-the-fight-lights-out/57121714

If im wrong and you live in the UK and own the Fight and it really does not work at all like the review and people in that topic state then id love to know. (as you can guess by the topic, its something that bothered me when it was first released)

By the way I love this website its amazing but honestly a Ps3 Buyers guide is one thing but when you call it a Move Buyers guide, I expect the games on the list to well use my new controller. someone reading this briefly might say okay NBA 2k11 will use my move wand and its a recommend buy for the move according to this website. imagine how annoyed they will be to find they spent $60 on a basket ball game and it has essentially no move support what so ever, exact same story with sly cooper. I can do way more with my move wand in kung-fu live then in 1/3rd of this MOVE buyers guide and you wont even review the thing, when comparing to sly cooper, I think every ps3 game should be considered move compatable. during the loading screens you try to find an achievement that starts with A then B etc. before the screen loads (way more fun then sly cooper move mini games) honestly.

If a game uses the Move wand, we'll review it; if it doesn't, we won't. There are plenty of games out there that use the Eye camera (Kung Fu Live, Gran Turismo, Eye of Judgement etc.) and Navigation, but if it doesn't use the Move controller - in however small a way - we won't be reviewing it. I'm sorry if that disappoints you but that's our site's raison d'etre.

If the game is a great title (Sly Cooper, NBA 2K11) we'll recommend it even if it doesn't make great use of the controllers at hand. I reviewed NBA myself so I know the Move controls are disappointing but it's one of the greatest sports games I've ever played and it would be churlish not to recommend it to anyone interested in sports.

Thanks for all your comments though!

Wow, so many comments! Thanks everyone. I think one thing to really consider is that PS Move has only been around for roughly 3 months. Even if some games may only utilize it slightly, it's a start and allows for developers and gamers alike to slowly get a feel for what it can do. I definitely agree that Kung-Fu live is a GREAT game, but I wasn't aware that it supports Move at all. Don't get me wrong, that doesn't make it any less of a game, but as many have said, it's not what the site is about.

As for NBA2k11, my main point of reason for including it was that it is an amazing game (and I never play NBA games!). While the controls might have been a big weird with the Move, it was something new and different to try. Being that it came out, trying out new styles of old games is always interesting. It's almost like replaying Heavy Rain with the move controller; you know the story, but just want to experience the game play in a new way.

I ,for one, am extremely impressed with the number of solid games since it's launch in October. Given the amount of time and quality of games releases thus far, we can only expect 2011 to be an amazing year for PS Move.

I read Kung Fu Live was rubbish and you shouldn't touch it with a ten-foot Move controller, so I for one am happy not to be covering it here.

Perhaps we should rename this guide to "Great Games That Are Move-Compatible Rather Than Great Move Games"?

Good to see MAG on there. Ive put bout 30 hours in with the move on that and its turned out to be my favorite Move title at the moment. MAG is vastly underrated as a move title. Cant wait for Socom and Killzone3 now tho

Yeah I bought kung fu live and its honestly my favorite Motion game of all time. it doesnt work 100% but it works to a state that I can have fun and do something ive never thought possible until now.

Move games I currently own: Time Crisis Razing storm, Sports champions, Resident evil 5 gold, sly cooper if you count it. Pain, and Kung Fu Live. and ive rented all the major PS Move games.

Kung Fu Live is the comination of start the party and the fight, and honestly it combines both of those games perfectly.

I don't think two ratings would work - it would be confusing for readers, I believe. Our review text will always describe the controls and state whether they're good or not, far better than a score could do.

Another feature on games to show off Move sounds good to me though!

I don't think the two score rating system is a good idea, and my reasoning for that is Move is only a few months old and in it's infant stage, many developers are obviously dabbling in Move controls, and I'm sure this year we will see less dabbling and more full Move support. The two score system would then become unnecessary, and I don't think we are far away from that happening.

We have seen more positive Move support than negative, and with the Core Gamers showing so much interest in Move, the developers will be adding in Move support to keep us happy.

2011 is going to be a great year for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Move!

I need to pick up that DDR game!

My bro should enjoy DDR. As for me, I'm loving RE5 with motion controls. I've never played a single Sly Cooper game so I can't wait to jump into the collection.

My Move worldview so far, biased due to 4 years of Wii ownership, which made me honestly not even want Move, but my kids had to wait a year for Eyepet so we got the bundle:

1. While I don't think there is a need for a "dual score" system maybe a subscore similar to IGN. (And is it possible to put the score in the review title so I can scan the review page?)
2. Sorry, but Move "support" does not equal a Move "game". While I oppose a dual score system dual lists are appropriate.
3. Move support on the XMB sucks. (Trigger and "waggle". Sony made something that requires "waggle"? F'ing hypocrites) Make a goddam pointer already. It froze my system as it tried to start a video, game and play music at the same time.
4. Despite words to the contrary on the US PS blog, Swords & Soldiers is far superior with the Move over the Dualshock. (I logged over 70 hours on the Wii when it first released.)
5a. I disagree with suggestions here that Move games aren't all that great because the Move has only been out 3 months. The Eyetoy was out about 10 years ago and Wii motion controls for 4 so they've had plenty of time to put together and release good games.
5b. I honestly think Tumble would have been much better but the developers went out of their way to not make a Boom Blox clone so they sucked a lot of potential fun out of Tumble. Still 1 of the best Move games though.
6. I agree with dinn_djinn, PSN games are the best Move games right now. Of course $40 vs. $10 helps that argument.
7. I agree with the mostly negative assessment here of the first batch of Move games. TV Superstar dragggged. Start the Party was fun, as was it's predecessors on Eyetoy like Sega Superstars.
8. The Shoot needs better calibration instructions. Actually the PS3 needs better calibration instructions. It's a freaking lightgun game. Go throw in Links Crossbow Training, a throwaway peripheral add in, and compare that calibration to The Shoot. Go ahead, I'll wait.
9. Eyepet camera placement is a nuisance. I spent $40 on 2 new ottomans to part them for floor space. Velcro everywhere.

Overall I'ld say the Move is about what I expected - old technology trying to pass itself off as new via an HD facelift. The poor PS3 integration makes me very glad Nintendo released the Wii rather than add on Gamecube Wiimote controllers.

Keep up the good work on the site - comprehensiveness is better than exclusionary.

Sly Cooper a Family game? I doubt my family could get very far in it...