Conceptually similar to Nintendo 's Wii Remote and Microsoft 's Kinect, its function is based around controller input in games stemming from the actual physical movement of the player. The Move uses inertial sensors in the wand to detect motion while the wand's position is tracked using a PlayStation Eye or PlayStation Camera.

PlayStation Move Built to connect you intuitively with virtual worlds, PlayStation Move motion controllers allow you to effortlessly interact with your virtual reality environment With a controller in each hand, mimic real-world actions for an incredible sense of presence in compatible PlayStation VR games.

Using Sony's USB camera known as the PlayStation Eye, your PS3 sees you moving this wand with an illuminated bulb on the end of it (the PlayStation Move controller) and translates that into the controls for your favorite games. You can aim in shooters, paint on your TV screen and even perform some awesome archery tricks.