(A PS3 version could come sometime in 2010).

The Freedom is quite similar to the Wiimote in that it features a series of accelerometers for measuring pitch, yaw and roll, but the Freedom also uses two sensor bars set by the television for ultrasonic 3D positioning. Instead of IR, the controller emits sound frequencies measured by these sensors, which creates accurate controller triangulation but probably requires that the sensors be plugged directly into the console itself. (The Wii's sensor bar plugs in to the Wii, but it's really only an IR lamp.)

While we're sure the hardware is pretty solid at this point, the Freedom's success will depend on third party developer support and, of course, the small matter of price. But our interest is piqued. [IGN via CrunchGear]

The peripherals work with games like Realplay Golf, Realplay Tennis, Realplay Racing, Realplay Pool, Realplay Bowling and Realplay Puzzlesphere, and require the wireless motion device called the GameTrak Version 2 for $40. The games? $60. So that's $100 plus tax that you could put into the cost of buying a Wii. [Neoseeker]

In2Games has just announced a series of gaming peripherals even more amazing than the Wiimote - called the Fusion. The Fusion units work much like the Wiimote, sensing motion and depth. But because the Fusion uses sound waves (sonar?) for tracking movement, there are no issues with the remote losing line of site with the console. During playtests, the Fusion proved to be more than In2Games hype.

The Fusion will connect via USB and will run $56 bucks a pop...so those specialty remotes will start to add up fast unless you want to play golf with your tennis gear. Unfortunately, the Fusion is late on the scene and will doubtfully be utilized to its fullest potential - this gen at least. – Mark Wilson

Wii-beating motion-sensing tech revealed [scifi tech]