We're walking in the air

Airpad Corporation dropped by yesterday to dazzle us with their new range of motion sensor controllers. The PlayStation Airpad has been designed from scratch, using Airpad Corporation's proprietary Motion Reflex Control Technology, and can be used in digital, analogue and NegCon modes. What's more, it comes with a removable front cover like those posh mobile phones, so you can customise it as you see fit. Extra covers will be available separately and you can even design your own at the Airpad website.

So is it any good? We tried it with Ridge Racer Type 4, Colin McRae Rally and Championship Motocross and had a lot of fun. The fact is that these kinds of controllers will never replace the standard models, but they do offer a completely different experience. Championship Motocross in particular was great fun, although people at the other end of the office thought we were loopy, waving our controllers around in the air. Next came our beloved Actua Soccer 3. Hmm... not too easy, but we may use the Airpad to recreate the haphazard thrills of non-league football.

The PlayStation Airpad should be hitting stores on October 22 and will cost £25. Our advice is to try before you buy - the Airpad is an acquired taste.