With the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 both set to receive new motion-tracking controllers next year, it has been revealed that some existing PlayStation 3 software will be updated with enhanced control schemes via patches while Xbox 360 games probably won't.

Though Microsoft has demonstrated the Xbox 360's motion-sensitive Project Natal camera with retrofitted versions of existing titles, such as Burnout Paradise and Beautiful Katamari, project head Kudo Tsunoda told Destructoid that such efforts required a significant amount of code to be changed--presumably more than a patch could.

Meanwhile, rival Sony used Tokyo Game Show to reveal that some existing PlayStation 3 games will be patched to support the upcoming PlayStation Motion Controller, including LittleBigPlanet, PAIN, Flower, EyePet, Hustle Kings and High Velocity Bowling.

In addition, Sony unveiled several upcoming titles that will make use of the wand-shaped ball-tipped device, including an "Alternate Edition" of Resident Evil 5, Ape Escape, Echochrome 2, Motion Party, Sing and Draw, The Shoot and Tower... Read more

Motion controller maestros Richard Marks and Anton Mikhailov are back with wands in hand, demonstrating Sony's fancy controller with the help of their E3 demo.

The eight-minute video serves as a behind-the-scenes look at the demo, as well as a glimpse of some elements that were ultimately cut from the unveiling.

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Sony's posted up a video featuring two developers behind the upcoming PlayStation 3 motion controller, Richard Marks and Anton Mikhailov.

The two R&D guys briefly explain what they're working on with the controller, and then wave the technologically-advanced sticks around for a bit.

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Sony has revealed its expectations to the release the new PlayStation 3 Motion Control peripheral, which it claims will provide "true 1:1 tracking" and "true 3D pointing" when used in conjunction with the PlayStation Eye camera, in the spring of 2010.

"We are slating it for spring of next year," Sony executive Kazuo Hirai told Times Online when asked about the device during GamesCom last week. "One of the things is that we just don't want to put out the controller. We need a great software that supports the controller at launch. It's something that we've been working on for the longest time."

During its GamesCom press conference, Sony showed a new trailer for the device (below), and promised that more details on the specific games... Read more

PlayStation 3 maker Sony has just unveiled a new motion-sensitive controller for the console. Used in conjunction with the PlayStation Eye camera, the device offers "true 1:1 tracking" and "true 3D pointing."

By moving the wand-like controller and its glowing top forward, back, left and right, the demonstrator was able to walk around a room in first-person, aim, and shoot. Another demonstration showed the precision of the device with handwriting and painting.

There's an analog trigger on the controller as well, demonstrated with a spray paint application. Yet another demonstration saw the player dual wielding two controllers to control a shield and sword, with each offering 1:1 motion.

Perhaps most impressive was the bow and arrow demo, which saw the player motion behind his back to pull out a virtual arrow, with the devices' position used to aim and calculate accurate (virtual) tension in pulling back and firing arrows.

Dubbed PlayStation Motion Controller by Sony CEO Jack Tretton, the device is due out in spring 2010, with more information promised to be coming as that time approaches.

Rumors of motion controller-related announcements for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are beginning to propagate once again in advance of E3.

Variety cites several sources in a report that claims Sony is preparing to announce a new motion controller for the PlayStation 3. The purported device uses a webcam and LEDs to achieve an accuracy of motion greater than that of the Wii.

Meanwhile, a tipster writing into Engadget says that Microsoft is readying a full-body motion sensing device. The rumor would see a high-tech sensor bar detecting a full range of movement without the use of an actual handheld controller.

As many motion controller rumors have certainly been proven false in the past, the Shack doctor recommends taking two grains of salt and calling us after the show.