PlayStation Move: Navigation Controller

Its hard to review the navigator, as it just basically a normal PC3 controller reshaped to fit along side the Move Controller.

Keep in mind you can just use a normal controller along side the Move controller to replace the navigator, but this feels a lot more natural in your hand.

Worth it if you have the money, but not required if you are happyto make do with using your old PS3 controller instead.

Most of the move release titles do not support this controller.
I had hoped it would be like the wii nunchuk, but for games like Sports Champions you need 2 move controllers as the navigation controller is not supported.
My advice it to wait until there are more games supporting this controller.
Furthermore there is no safety strap. If my kids end up putting this controller through the TV I will send Sony the bill for being too tight to include such a basic component.

The Navigation Controller fits very comfortably in the hand and, without the need for a wire connecting it to the Motion Controller, enables you to move more freely when compared to the Wii. All buttons are well positioned and battery charge lasts a long time. Design-wise it's a very nice looking piece of kit.

In terms of how essential this item is, it all depends which games you intend to play. For example, Sports Champions is designed to work WITHOUT the Navigation Controller. All the activities can be played with a single Motion Controller.

You WILL need the Navigation Controller to play games such as Little Big Planet 2, Resident Evil & Killzone 3, where character movement is controlled directly by the player.

Well I bought 2 navigation and motion controllers as I thought i'd need them, BUT after charging them up I put SPort Champions on and.... The game doesn't support the navigation controller! I don't get it.
So check the game cover to see if you really need to buy this controller.

I personally feel the Navigator is essential for RE5. if you use the dualshock3 it will actually detract from the experience. The navigator fits nicely and is very light. I've been using the Navigator and Move controller for RE5 and it works very well indeed. If anything my rating on pro went from grade C to A. It fits naturally. Since I've been using the combination I found that RE5 feels allot easier and fun to play.