These Are Actual Playstation 4 Prototype Controllers, Trusted Sources Confirm [Gallery]
Friday, 15th February 2013Posted in Industry
Tags: analog, check, controller, final, image, images, playstation 4, prototype, ps4
Written by: Craig Hunter
Another prototype Playstation 4 controller has surfaced online today. Today’s image looks very much like the one Destructoid posted recently. Today’s image originates from a user on the GameTrailers forum.
We can clearly see some kind of touch pad with goes right along with many of the rumors we have previously reported on. Polygon as well as other media outlets have had trusted independent sources confirm to them that these are indeed actual PS4 prototype controllers from the dev kit.
The World’s Most Perverted Game Controller Allows You To Play Video Games With Your Penis
Tuesday, 12th February 2013Posted in Offbeat
Tags: controller, Custom Maid 3-D, game, gamers, ju-c-air, maid, pirate
Written by: Jeff Nau
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Japan will soon be introducing the Ju-C-Air, a(nother) penis-powered controller that soon will allow horny gamers everywhere to play completely in the nude and without the risk of damaging those already-sore wrists.
Sort of like existenZ, the wireless and muscle-responsive controller will be packaged specifically with a game. In this case that’s the virtual sex Custom Maid 3-D. Continue reading “The World’s Most Perverted Game Controller Allows You To Play Video Games With Your Penis” »
OUYA Launching at Retail for $99 This Summer
Tuesday, 5th February 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: available, coming, console, controller, kickstarter, ouya, pre, uhrman
Written by: Craig Hunter
Ouya has announced that its Android based console will be coming to retail in June 2013. The Kickstarter-funded device will run you $99 and is already available for pre-order at Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, Target and on the Ouya official site.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal (via Eurogamer), Ouya CEO Julie Uhrman talked about when Kickstarter backers would be receiving their consoles as well as the current pre-order numbers. Kickstarter backers would begin receiving their devices a couple months ahead of the launch in March along with pre-orders from the Ouya site that will ship in April.
Continue reading “OUYA Launching at Retail for $99 This Summer” »
Project Shield, NVidia’s Portable Gaming Console Unveiled
Monday, 7th January 2013Posted in Industry
Tags: controller, core, gaming, mobile, nvidia, project, Shield, tegra
Written by: Craig Hunter
NVidia is entering into the mobile gaming console space with the announcement of Project Shield. Shield is an Android mobile gaming and media device that ships with the company’s newly introduced quad-core Tegra 4 mobile processor (via CNET). Check out the Shield real-time demo announcement video and image gallery below.
Project Shield, along with the new quad-core Tegra 4 were announced during the Nvidia press conference at this year’s CES. CEO Jen-Hsun Huang took to the stage in Vegas to unveil the company’s surprising offering into to the mobile gaming space.
Here is what we know so far about the Shield. It looks like a common PS3 or Xbox 360 controller but with a 5-inch touch display attached. The flip-top “retinal display” is a 1280×720 HD multitouch screen. The mobile console has full 802.11n on-board WiFi. Continue reading “Project Shield, NVidia’s Portable Gaming Console Unveiled” »
If You Ever Wanted a 2-inch Game Console That Plugs Into Your TV, Your Wish Has Come True
Wednesday, 2nd January 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: android, console, controller, games, Gamestick, gaming, like, new, PlayJam
Written by: Craig Hunter
The company PlayJam is introducing a new gaming console later this year called the GameStick. Like OUYA, it will bring Android based gaming to your living room (via Eurogamer).
GameStick is a 2-inch gaming console the size of a thumb drive that will run you $79. The GameStick comes with a standard sized controller and allows you to plug the tiny console directly into the HDMI input on any TV. Although, the system will work with any controller that supports HID like the Greenthrottle Games controller. Below we have the PlayJam Kickstarter campaign video for the GameStick.
Syrian Rebels Use PS3 Controller to Fire Machine Gun from Armored Tank
Tuesday, 11th December 2012Posted in Industry
Tags: controller, gaming violence, military, ps3, syria
Written by: Paul Nyhart
The same thing you use to control your running back in Madden or Nathan Drake in Uncharted is now being modified to shoot armored rounds from Syrian Rebel tanks.
A PS3 controller can be seen in the video below adjusting and aiming the machine gun attached to the “Sham II” an armored car that can allegedly survive 23 mm cannon fire. The video shows a driver controlling the armored car using flat panel monitors inside the car, with another individual using The PS3 controller to swivel the gun toward enemies and taking aim based on the camera view.
There are no reports as to what inspired the gunner to use a PS3 controller, but critics are already raising concerns that a peripheral video game accessory is being used to cause havoc on an ACTUAL battlefield. Continue reading “Syrian Rebels Use PS3 Controller to Fire Machine Gun from Armored Tank” »
DAILY GAMING: Super Angry Birds USB Controller
Wednesday, 8th August 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: Amazing Alex, angry birds, CIID, controller, Rovio, Super Angry Birds, usb
Written by: Craig Hunter
Today we get a look at a new peripheral controller for the most popular downloadable game of all time, Angry Birds. The hardware is called Super Angry Birds and is described as a “force feedback USB controller for Angry Birds”.
The controller is designed to simulate the feeling of a slingshot and includes all the controls found in the game.
As you can see in the image below the device allows the player to control both the angle and force of the launched bird as well the ability to trigger the bird’s special power. Continue reading “DAILY GAMING: Super Angry Birds USB Controller” »
DAILY GAMING: OUYA Adds OnLive Support at Launch, Controller Image
Friday, 27th July 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: android, Bruce Grove, controller, Darksiders II, kickstarter, onlive, ouya, Ravaged, Rubik's cube
Written by: Craig Hunter
We have been reporting to you lately about the OUYA gaming console that has been garnering a ton of attention as of lately, both good and bad. Today some positive news out of the OUYA camp surfaced pertaining to the Android-based gaming console in terms of OnLive support at launch. A full image of the OUYA controller has been released as well (below).
The announcement that OnLive is coming to OUYA at launch was made on the Kickstarter Updates page today. “Through OnLive, OUYA will offer hundreds of playable titles from great publishers. Hundreds of games, streamed right to you, on demand. Pretty sweet,” the post reads.
Continue reading “DAILY GAMING: OUYA Adds OnLive Support at Launch, Controller Image” »
Functioning NES Controller Coffee Table Is Worth Every Penny
Thursday, 12th April 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets
Tags: $3500, Charles Lushear, coffee table, controller, Etsy, functional, mahogany, NES
Written by: Craig Hunter
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Pop Artist Charles Lushear has graced us with another wonderful piece of art. His NES Controller coffee table not only functions as a piece of art or furniture it also works perfectly fine as an actual game controller.
With a retractable cable that comes from beneath and a removable glass top, the table becomes a fully functioning NES controller…only its much bigger and much more expensive.
The table is made from “maple, mahogany and walnut with dovetail joinery and mid century modern legs.” Its dimensions: 42″ length x 18.25″ width x 18″ height. Continue reading “Functioning NES Controller Coffee Table Is Worth Every Penny” »
Apple Working On Physical iOS Gaming Controller, Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Chrome Series
Monday, 2nd April 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: apple, chrome series, controller, iOS, ipad, iPhone, Major Nelson, microsoft, nintendo, physical, XBOx 360
Written by: Craig Hunter
While its not clear we’ll ever get our hands on concepts currently in Apple’s labs, a review of the new iPad from Anandtech has leaked details about a physical iPad controller Apple has in the works. At the same time we get a look at the brand new chrome line of Xbox 360 controllers officially announced by Microsoft today.
This isn’t the first time info has surfaced regarding a remote/controller concept from Apple. A patent that surfaced in April 2010 showed Apple was working on gaming accessories. The images in the patent showed a Nintendo DS-like design with a D-Pad, two game buttons and a touchscreen in the middle.
The report from Anandtech claimed Apple has an internal project dedicated to bringing a physical controller to market, but also noted it was uncertain whether the device would ever become available. We know there is certainly a market for physical controllers compatible with iOS devices and with confirmation Apple is working on it, it’s entirely possible we’ll see an Apple branded gaming controller in the near future.
At the same time of rumors of a controller for iOS devices, Microsoft has confirmed today the availability of its chrome series of Xbox 360 controllers.
Available starting mid-May depending on your location, the controllers will come in red, blue, and chrome variants and sell for $55 through xbox.com/accessories and local retailers. Head past the break for images of the three controllers:
Slingshot USB Controller Mod For Angry Birds
Wednesday, 29th February 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: angry birds, controller, DIY, mod, Simon Ford, slingshot, usb
Written by: Craig Hunter
If you weren’t already excited enough about the upcoming release of Angry Birds Space (that Rovio recently introduced with a trailer featuring NASA footage), you’ll definitely get in the mood when you see this DIY mod that turns a slingshot into a USB controller for the game.
Behind the creation is Simon Ford, director of tools at ARM’s mbed, a company specializing in rapid prototyping for microcontrollers. According to a post where the video was first published on the mbed website (via The Verge), the project was an attempt to make Angry Birds into a real sport and at the same time a demo of how easy it is to build DIY USB controllers.
When it comes to the slingshot itself Continue reading “Slingshot USB Controller Mod For Angry Birds” »
iCADE 8-Bitty Controller For iPhone And iPad, Coming Soon For $25
Monday, 13th February 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Gaming
Tags: 8-bitty, android, arcade, buttons, cabinet, controller, icade, iPhone, nintendo, SDK, ThinkGeek
Written by: Craig Hunter
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” »
NASA releases “Sector 33″ Air Traffic Control Simulator for iOS
Tuesday, 31st January 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: air traffic, app, control, controller, game, iOS, ipad, iPhone, nasa, Sector 33, simulator
Written by: Craig Hunter
NASA has just launched a new iOS game called Sector 33 that is essentially an air traffic controller simulator that aims to teach math and troubleshooting skills. The game will see you directing a traffic stream over Modesto, California with your job being to make sure planes “NEVER violate minimum spacing requirements.”
NASA explained:
In the game the player acts as an air traffic controller guiding airplanes Continue reading “NASA releases “Sector 33″ Air Traffic Control Simulator for iOS” »
Mod Brings NES Controller Support To iCade-Supported iPad Games
Tuesday, 17th January 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gadgets, Gaming
Tags: Adruino, biosrhythm, controller, icade, imame, ipad, keyboard, mod, NES, rickards, usb
Written by: Craig Hunter
Following the NES controller concept for iPhone that we showed you last week, a new mod discovered by blogger Paul Rickards allows you to use an actual NES controller with your iPad over USB.
In a post over at biosrhythm, Rickards explains that the discovery was the result of an accident while using the C64 homebrew keyboard he modded to work with his iPad using Apple’s Camera Connection Kit. Rickards explains the process (via TouchArcade): Continue reading “Mod Brings NES Controller Support To iCade-Supported iPad Games” »
An NES Game Controller for iPhone We Wish Nintendo Would Make
Thursday, 12th January 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: accessory, apple, appstore, concept, controller, iOS, iPhone, NES, nintendo, peripheral, prototype
Written by: Craig Hunter
This image of a Nintendo controller accessory for iPhone is unfortunately still only a concept. However, with a number of similar gadgets being released and Apple continuing to dominate in mobile gaming, Nintendo might want to consider it.
U.K.-based designer Fabio Basile created the concept that would attach to each side of your iPhone with a D-pad connecting via the 3.5mm headphone jack, and the A and B buttons via the 30-pin dock connector. The designer has flirted with the idea of creating a Kickstarter project to make it become a reality, but it’s unclear whether we’ll actually get the chance to buy this thing. Continue reading “An NES Game Controller for iPhone We Wish Nintendo Would Make” »
iPhone Gets Unofficial iCade Handheld Mod as Official Mobile Version Gets Unveiled
Tuesday, 10th January 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: apple, Ben Heck, controller, handheld, icade, ION, iPhone, ipod, mobile, Q2
Written by: Craig Hunter
To fully embrace the spirit of CES this week, modder Ben Heck– who is mostly known for his Xbox 360 laptop, Atari, and Nintendo mods– has decided to create one of his small form factor controller mods for the iPhone.
To accomplish the task Ben took the popular iCade arcade cabinet accessory for iPad and used its circuitry to create a handheld version that cradles the iPhone and resembles a PSP. Here’s how he did it:
To successfully implement video gaming capabilities onto the smaller-footed iPhone, Ben first deconstructs an iCade®system that enables gaming on an Apple iPad® to integrate a scaled-down version of the circuitry. Then, by connecting a PodBreakout board to a simulated battery, Ben borrows voltage from the iPad to enable the Bluetooth required to power the iPhone for mobile gaming purposes.
Ben will be showing off the mod with GT.TV host Geoff Keighley on Spike at CES on Tuesday, Jan 10 at 2:15 pm PST. Continue reading “iPhone Gets Unofficial iCade Handheld Mod as Official Mobile Version Gets Unveiled” »
Gametel bluetooth controller for iOS to launch at CES 2012
Monday, 9th January 2012Posted in Apple, Gadgets, Gaming
Tags: android, bluetooth, buttons, ces, controller, games, gametel, icade, iOS, ipad, iPhone
Written by: Craig Hunter
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.
iPhones, iPads, and iPods running iOS 4.0 Continue reading “Gametel bluetooth controller for iOS to launch at CES 2012” »
U.S. Army Branded Xbox and PS3 Accessories Coming Soon
Friday, 6th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Gaming
Tags: army, controller, CTA Digital, gun, headsets, modern warfare, Move, peripherals, playstation, ps3, xbox
Written by: Craig Hunter
There isn’t a shortage of gaming accessories on the market for Xbox and PS3, but the U.S. Army is intent on cashing in on the success of games like Modern Warfare with a selection of official Army-branded gaming accessories.
The product page for the products describe them as for “modern gaming warfare”, which I guess is as close as you can get to marketing something as “Modern Warfare” without Activision suing you. Continue reading “U.S. Army Branded Xbox and PS3 Accessories Coming Soon” »
XBox 360 Transformer May Be the Closest To Bumblebee You’ll Get
Thursday, 8th December 2011Posted in Gaming, Online Video, Technology
Tags: autobot, Bumblebee, console, controller, Major League Mods, Mark Bongo, transformers, XBox360
Written by: Jeff Nau
Credit Mark Bongo of Major League Mods — a company that specializes in designing customized game consoles — for coming up with this.
Modeled after the yellow Bumblebee Camaro from Bay’s Transformers, it’s pretty much a replica of the big screen version, minus, y’know, being able to get inside and everything…though apparently you can still drive it.
Courtesy of CinemaBlend, there’s some neat pics of the console, which also comes Continue reading “XBox 360 Transformer May Be the Closest To Bumblebee You’ll Get” »
SupaBoy Portable Console for SNES Cartridges Available Now
Friday, 2nd December 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Gaming
Tags: console, controller, hyperkin, nintendo, SNES, supaboy
Written by: Craig Hunter
Most us have resorted to any number of emulators running on Android and (usually jailbroken) iPhones to get our retro Nintendo fix on the go.
For those with massive collections of original SNES cartridges, Hyperkin’s handheld console is finally ready for primetime, allowing you to play classic SNES titles on a faithful Nintendo-like controller equipped with a 3.5-inch display.
Supporting most original 16-bit SNES and Super Famicom cartridges, its slightly larger and chunkier than a PSP ( its 8.5 x 4 x 1.5 inches), allowing you to pop a cartridge right in the top. It also doubles as a home console, if your SNES console happens to die, by letting you plug in two full-size SNES controllers and use video out to hook up to your TV. Continue reading “SupaBoy Portable Console for SNES Cartridges Available Now” »
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