PGA Tour 13 to support motion control integration

Golfers will be able to practice their swing with motion controls

Posted on Jan 10, 2012 - 4:01pm EST

Electronic Arts has announced that Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 will include new features, including Kinect for Xbox 360 integration, an opportunity to experience Tiger’s golf legacy, online and social features, as well as a Collector’s Edition.

With the a swing mechanic revamp, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 will provide fans new control over their swing tempo, ball position and stance. The game also includes complete integration with Kinect for Xbox 360, including voice-enabled controls. For PlayStation 3, the game will once again support PS Move controls.

“Our fans asked us to deliver a new level of fidelity and authenticity to Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 and our team delivered with the ability to literally choose millions of shot combinations through our new swing mechanic,” said Mike Taramykin, vice president and general manager of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR. “Fans will now be able to experience unparalleled control on the virtual golf course.”

Fans can take to the course with any one of 22 PGA TOUR golfers in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13, including Tiger Woods, 2011 US Open Champion Rory McIlroy, 2010 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Rickie Fowler and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 US cover art finalist Bubba Watson.

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 is developed by EA Tiburon and will go on sale in North America on March 27 and worldwide on March 30, and be made available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.