Tony Hawk: RIDE, New Skateboard Controller
Tony Hawk returns to consoles with Tony Hawk: RIDE and this time he’s bringing his skateboard with him…literally. For the first time, players will have the ability to physically play the game using an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, allowing for unprecedented freedom and movement. The game will release for the Xbox 360, PS3 and the Wii this Fall.
Using a combination of accelerometers and motion sensors, the intuitive controller allows players to physically control the action by performing various movements and gestures on the board that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers of all skill levels can literally step on the board and play!
“Tony Hawk: RIDE is a massive step forward for the franchise and the gaming industry as a whole,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing, global brand management, Activision Publishing, Inc. “The skateboard controller will redefine sports games by offering players a true skateboarding experience, hands-free, playing with friends and family at home or online in a variety of different locations.”
“This is the game I’ve always wanted to make,” said Tony Hawk, who has been directly involved with development of the project. “Playing on the board is unlike any other game, and I’m excited for everyone to have the chance to feel what it’s really like to experience the true feeling of skateboarding.”
Is this a sign of what’s to come in Microsoft’s E3 keynote next month? Will we see a focus on motion control? My spidey sense is definitely tingling and it tells me the answer is yes. Is EA and its Skate team afraid? My answer is probably not.
May 18th, 2009 at 8:37 am
I see what they’re doing, but I’m not sure whether I like it.
I have a Wii for motion control, and a 360/PS3 for everything else!
We’ll see after giving this a whirl, but I’m not sure about it…
May 18th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Tony Hawk is like way cool LOL
May 18th, 2009 at 8:58 am
@Boston, he’s the coolest lol
May 18th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I’ve always loved the TH games. Sure, some of the recent ones have faults, but I love doing tricks that are not possible in real life.
I’m not sure how I feel about this board. Can I still use a regular controller if I want to?
Guess I’ll see how everyone likes it but I don’t see myself buying this board to play this.
May 18th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
I predict many injuries will transpire with the board.
May 19th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Check the latest Penny Arcade comic for Gabe & Ticho’s opinion on the new controller. LOL!!!
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:59 am
I think Tony Hawk skateboarding in the white house was absolutly amazing. I guys if you and old fart you would see it as repulsive. I wish i could grind on Obamas dinner table,lol.
July 19th, 2009 at 2:09 am
Can’t wait for this to fail. Then I’m going to go play Skate 2 right after I hear the news.