PS3 Move and KZ3 could be the end of 360 shooter dominance.

No one can deny the influence or sheer popularity of the 'shooter' on the modern console. A large number of people playing online multiplayer on the 360/PS3 dedicate at least some time to games Like COD, Battlefiled, Killzone, and Halo. To date, one could argue that much of the draw to the 360 and it's paid LIVE service has been for multiplayer games like COD and Halo. The hours sunk into Modern Warfare 2 are nothing short of staggering. It is this popularity that helps keep the 360 in a strong standing among shooter fans.

But what if something came along that dethroned the 360 as the "shooters choice". What if there was a must-have game/accessory that was not on the 360? Watch closely, because I think that the Move Sharp Shooter and Killzone 3 might be that magic silver bullet that Sony needs to dethrone the 360.

Why do I think this combo will be a "game changer"? Well, early reports are that dual-shock users can't compete with SS-Move users in KZ3 multiplayer. Online multiplayer is a competitive place, and if there is a way to get an edge... you can bet everyone will want in. It is possible that the SS-Move will become the next "must have" shooter accessory on the PS3. Sounds like fun. So now why would you buy the 360 version of Modern Warfare 3 if you could get the same game, but with a signature Modern Warfare 3 AK-47 with tiger camo for the PS3?

So if Move/shooter accessories stick, Move sales go through the roof, and there is a accessory revolution with plastic guns that goes back to the glory days of Guitar Hero. In this scenario, the 360 would no longer be the bleeding edge console of choice for shooters. The 360 would slowly loose core supporters, and more importantly, the core group of people that fork out 60$ a year for LIVE. The fallout for the 360 could eventually be console killing.

But as we all know, this is all a big "what if." If you would like to consider the weight of Amazon.com preorders as a yardstick for success, KZ3 is going strong. The Sharp Shooter? Well, it is doing fine, but it is hardly tearing up the charts. But, if KZ3 leaderboards are topped by Move users... expect sales of the SS to pick up... especially if Move support becomes standard for future PS3 shooters.

The big question is, how long will gamers be willing to hold up a gun while playing? One could imagine a few sore shoulders in the making. It will be a hard sell to change gamer habits, or top the convenience and comfort of a controller. Still, it took a long time to convince shooter fans that controllers were a viable option over mouse and keyboard... but it happened.

I am thinking Microsoft is hoping the Sharp Shooter doesn't catch on. If it does, you can bet Microsoft will have a "me too" Kinect 12 gauge, or a Xbox 720 to distract you with flashy shooter graphics.