PS Vita commercial. Is the guy in the commercial actually doing anything?

[gsdx]

This commercial is currently running for the PS Vita. The guy in the blue shirt keeps moving his player forwards and backwards. Do his movements actually influence the game play or is he just trying to freak me out?

[PreTTy PeTe]

commercials how nice.

i love watching tv online with no commercials

shhh don't tell anyone.

[Anders123]

I don't really keep up with the features of newer gaming consoles, but I'm relatively sure the PS Vita does have motion control. That said, the way he's moving the console in the ad appears to be more an emulation of gun recoil for visual effect. They're simply trying to create the illusion of engrossment or immersion. There's no conceivable way that jerking the console back and forth in that way could result in favourable movement in-game.

I imagine in reality most people would be utilising the dual sticks to play FPS games, as they do on the 360 or the PS3. Any sort of motion control in a shooter would be markedly awkward, not to mention inefficient.

[M10000]

Guys showing gameplay videos on Youtube arent moving the console like that

[freefall]

There is motion censor on the console, although it is not necessarily needed for all games. More for the gaming experience, actually.

[counterspade]

I think it was intended for the viewer to pay attention to his screen and not necessarily his thumbs.

[M10000]

http://ca.playstation.com/psvita/features/

With PS Vita System's motion sensor technology actively engage with the game like never before as you touch, tilt, and steer your PS Vita System. Discover the endless ways to manipulate your environment, engage with your characters, and utilize in game tools.

The multi touch display offers new ways to complete challenges and actions alike, all on a stunning 5" OLED screen.

The rear multi touch pad gives you greater hand control while freeing up the brilliance of the front OLED screen.

[Axxess]

The commercial for the Vita should just be someone holding the Persona 4 Golden cartridge with the caption: "The only reason you're buying the Vita."

[gsdx]

That said, the way he's moving the console in the ad appears to be more an emulation of gun recoil for visual effect.

That sounds reasonable. (The guy in the red shirt isn't doing the same thing.) Whatever the reason, I find it very distracting and annoying.