We already know that the PlayStation 3 motion controller is an important part of the console’s future, but we still don’t know what to call the device. Sony has stayed mum on the subject from when the controller was first announced at this year’s E3, and in our recent interview. It appears another company may have revealed the name recently, keeping the name of the motion controller about as secret as the PS3 Slim.
Speaking at the UBS 37th Annual Global Media Conference in New York City Wednesday morning, John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts, made a comment about Sony and Microsoft’s plans to enter the motion controller business in 2010.
“In the coming year, both Sony and Microsoft have announced new controllers, Motion sensor controls, Natal and Gem, these are likely to bring new consumers into the marketplace,” he said.
We’re checking in with Sony about the name, but a rep has already told IGN that an official name has not been announced. However, a SCEA rep told Kotaku that the name ‘Gem’ was just an early code name for the product, and not official name hasn’t been announced.
What are your thoughts on the name ‘Gem’ for the PlayStation’s motion controller?