Sony Motion Controller Gets a Truly Outrageous Name

[RanD00M]

This motion sensor gaming thing is getting way out of hand.

 

[AceDiamond]

I don't mean to sound like a jerk here (too late), but let's be honest. Sony had to have seen the jokes made about the Nintendo Wii and its controller. What exactly made them decide to design something that practically writes the jokes on its own?

 

[Danpascooch]

I actually don't think its that outrageous.

With the Wii basically sounding like taking a piss, and Project "Portuguese word for Christmas" I don't think "gem" is that bad at all.

Why the hell don't these companies STICK WITH THE CODENAMES!

After all, "wii" was called the "Nintendo Revolution" and that is MUCH better.

Just wait, it will go from "gem" to like, "wiggleball".

 

[mrx19869]

Gem its a name.. not something i would have picked..but there is this famous saying that goes a little like this

a rose is just as sweet if by any other name'

something like that...

 

[Jonny49]

Gem isn't half bad actually, I kinda like it. Hope the final name is decent though.

 

[IamQ]

Didn't get the joke at first. Then I saw the video. And laughed.

 

[mrx19869]

I realize the questions have already been answered upthread, but really, people: posting a message to the forum is easier than using google? You whippersnappers (and foreigners) just need to learn what us old timers do when we find you muttering your lyrics to your hippity hop music.

Let me help you out: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=gem+outrageous

so that let me google thing... is soo funny.. thank you for sharing that...

 

[Treblaine]

I'm calling it the Gem from now on because "Sony's new-yet-unreleased motion controller wand" is too much of a mouthful.

Look Sony, ANY NAME WILL DO. Just pick one while everyone's interest in piqued.

There's nothing wrong with the name Gem, it's fine, in many ways it is better than Natal as everyone instantly knows how to pronounce it, just consider how many parents will end up asking to buy the Microsoft 'Nay-tal' rather than 'Nah-tal'?

 

[Eatbrainz]

Could be worse, it could be called "Wii".

 

[DTWolfwood]

How is Gem outrageous?

On the same token that Wii was outrageous <.<

 

[Notsomuch]

I guess everyone has already noticed that the only outrageous thing about the controller is that it looks like a vibrator.

 

[Ganthrinor]

I fail to see how this name is Outrageous, Exciting, Avdenturous or in any other way "special".

Now if they had called it something like "Fuckstick of DOOOOOOOOOOM!" Then... maybe. I think some of these excitable analysts need to go get laid.

*ahem*

[videolinkhere]

Noted.

However, Grammar Police for the Rescue! Jem =/= Gem. I has you now, Mr. Funk!

 

[Wandrecanada]

Sony Motion Controller Gets a Truly Outrageous Name

Word has slipped out that Sony's new PlayStation [http://www.playstation.com] motion controller will be called Gem, a name that industry observers around the world are saying is truly, truly, truly outrageous.

The beans were spilled by Microsoft [http://www.ea.com] have announced new controllers. Motion sensor controls, Natal and Gem, these are likely to bring new consumers into the marketplace."

Many analysts have said the name is both exciting and adventurous, while one industry executive who wished to remain anonymous claimed it was "glamorous [and] fashionable" and could bring considerable new fame to Sony's console. "No one else is the same," he added.

Excitement over the newly-christened controller isn't entirely contagious, however; Microsoft has issued a statement affirming its commitment to the rival Natal controller, which is believes is a superior technology. "We're Microsoft!" the company said. "Our controller is better!"

Kotaku [http://www.us.playstation.com/]. "We haven't announced [the] final name at this point."

Ah well. It was truly outrageous while it lasted.

Source: CVG [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=229262?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS]


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This had me laughing until I cried. Andy Chalk your posts are fully of glitter and gold.

 

[hansari]

Ah well. It was truly outrageous while it lasted.

Your all missing it!!

All this talk about the name and you all have overlooked a huge design flaw!!

Where's the hand-strap?

 

[DemonicVixen]

That's quite a nice name for it. I could dig Gem.

I love the name, it sounds cute, though i must say, the controller doesn't look cute besides the strange pink globe lol... ok so im a girl, and warped, not my fault.

 

[falcon1985]

Personally i find the shape of it more outrageous then the name. Why did seeing that thing evoke naughty thoughts in me...

 

[Pegghead]

That thing looks less like a gem and more like an adult toy.

 

[_zuul]

"We're Microsoft!" the company said. "Our controller is better!"

"We're Microsoft!" the company said. "Our consoles constantly break!"