Sony: Arc easier to code for than Natal

This year will mark Microsoft and Sony’s full-fledged entry into the motion controlled gaming space. Both Natal and “Arc” already have their own stable of developers ready to churn out games, but according to SCEA’s Rob Dyer, the fact that their motion controller is easier to code for than Natal will result in a more robust PS3 lineup for Sony.

This year will mark Microsoft and Sony’s full-fledged entry into the motion controlled gaming space. Both Natal and “Arc” already have their own stable of developers ready to churn out games, but according to SCEA’s Rob Dyer, the fact that their motion controller is easier to code for than Natal will result in a more robust PS3 lineup for Sony.

“From a third-party perspective it’s easier to develop for, you can use the same code base that you currently use for PS3 or 360 or even the Wii in order to get a motion controller game out,” Dyer told Industry Gamers. “You can’t do that with Natal.

“You have to have a completely separate code base and my feeling is that we’re going to have a lot more games, a lot more innovation – particularly with the camera and the precision – versus what you’ll have with Natal or the Wii. We can all sit around here and debate that… but the fact is I’m not having any trouble getting third-party support.”

Dyer also assured PS3 owners that “more games” doesn’t mean the PS3 will be flooded with shovelware.

“I can assure you that’s not what you’re going to see. The fact that we use a camera changes everything. I think the press has forgotten that Sony has been using a camera [for a long time]. This is now our second iteration of it. We know what the consumer wants with regards to using a camera and whether they want something in their hands or not.

“I think Natal will have some great games on that system that’ll work well without implements, and we’re going to have what we think are better games because we have a lot more learning from [the camera]. We’ve done this for a long time… it’s not our first foray into this business.”

The PS3 motion controller, codenamed “Arc”, is currently tracking a Fall 2010 release. It’s also set to be introduced at the Game Developers Conference next month.

Via [Industry Gamers]