iCADE 8-Bitty Controller For iPhone And iPad, Coming Soon For $25

Monday, 13th February 2012
Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Gaming
Tags: 8-bitty, android, arcade, buttons, cabinet, controller, icade, iPhone, nintendo, SDK, ThinkGeek

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You’re most likely familiar with the iCade arcade cabinet for iPad. We even told you about new models (including a mobile iPhone version) that were introduced at CES. Today ThinkGeek has given us a sneak peek at the latest iCADE peripheral– a classic Nintendo-style controller for iPhone and iPad (and Android) decked out in 8-bit motifs and branded the “8-bitty”.

The controller sports 8 buttons: 4 face buttons, two shoulder buttons, and select and start (and the D-Pad, of course). It pairs wirelessly over Bluetooth (two AAA batteries required) and supports all iCADE compatible games including Pac Man, Super Mega Worm, and the Atari Classics collection (complete list here). The good news is devs (even Android) can easily add support to their apps, so the list keeps Continue reading “iCADE 8-Bitty Controller For iPhone And iPad, Coming Soon For $25” »

Gametel bluetooth controller for iOS to launch at CES 2012

Monday, 9th January 2012
Posted in Apple, Gadgets, Gaming
Tags: android, bluetooth, buttons, ces, controller, games, gametel, icade, iOS, ipad, iPhone

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Up until now only Android users have had the pleasure of using the Gametel bluetooth controller from accessory maker Fructel. The device clips onto your smartphone and provides a classic D-pad/joystick hybrid on the left, “Select” and “Start” in the middle”, four game buttons on the right, and two shoulder buttons that sit behind the smartphone.

Fructel recently announced (via GSMArena) a couple days early that an iOS version of Gametel will indeed be launching at CES.

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