Microsoft has posted a video showing off the new Xbox One controller, detailing the changes that have been made to it and design differences gamers will find over the Xbox 360 controller. In addition to the video detailing the design changes, a spokesperson for the company discussed PC support with the controller to the folks […]
Apple is adding physical game controller support in iOS7, and the first gamepad hardware for the iPhone has apparently been caught in the wild. The Logitech-made snap-on gadget is “large enough to fit an iPhone 5″ Kotaku says, and indeed has a Lightning connector meaning those with older versions of Apple’s handset will either have
Are all game controllers created equal? Certainly companies that deal with game controllers as part of their product line up would say otherwise. If they do not do so, how else do you think that they are able to make a living by touting their wares? Well, here we are with MOGA having announced the MOGA Power Series of mobile game controllers that are set to arrive later this fall, with the intention to establish itself as the leader in the gaming industry where game controllers are concerned. You no longer need to worry about your handset’s battery life, since the couple of next generation MOGA products are said to deliver a whole new way of doing things, that could very well revolutionize the mobile game controller scene, with the help of MOGA Boost technology.
MOGA Boost will actually charge up the user’s mobile device as they play, and this would certainly lift off the burden at the back of your mind which is telling you to stop that Candy Crush level attempt since you need to conserve battery life in order to take in important calls from the top management in an hour’s time. With MOGA Boost, such concerns can be shelved, letting you play your game longer than normal, all while your handset is getting a power boost.
The two controllers are said to come with support for multiplayer gaming on the same screen, in addition to the likes of improved ergonomics, improved Bluetooth radios, not to mention seamless support for an ever growing library of over 100 MOGA Enhanced and HID compatible games. Also, one should not forget the MOGA S.M.R.T. Lock arm that is aimed at securing phones to the controller. These Power Series mobile game controllers will be cross-platform compatible, and other than playing nice with Android-powered devices all the way back to version 2.3 (Gingerbread), it will now be compatible with Windows Phone 8, now how about that?
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[ MOGA Power Series mobile game controllers arriving this fall copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
It has been an eventful day for Sony, which just wrapped up its PlayStation 4 event a bit ago. Although it didn’t show off the game console, the company has released its specs, along with information about its Dualshock 4 controller and PlayStation 4 Eye camera. Check out a gallery of pics, as well as the specs and other details after the jump.
The PlayStation 4 is said to “center around” a custom GPU and (8) x86-64 cores on a custom chip. The GPU contains 18 compute units for a total generation of 1.84 Teraflops of power for simulation and graphics. There’s 8GB of GDDR5 memory offering 176 GB/second of bandwidth. Video compression and decompression is described as “always on” for seamless gaming.
The rundown of the specs looks as follows: x86-64 AMD Jaguar CPU with 8 cores, as well as an AMD Radeon GPU. There’s a 6xCAV BD and an 8xCAV DVD drive, as well as one USB 3.0 port. There’s Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 2.1. Audio/video connectivity includes HDMI, analog A/V out, and optical digital output.
This is accompanied by the Dualshock 4 controller, which is an updated version of the Dualshock 3 that gamers have enjoyed for years. The Dualshock 4 features a new, sensitive six-axis sensor, plus the obvious and alluring touchpad on the front of the device. There’s a distinct tri-color LED bar on the top of the controller that illuminates with the gamer’s color, making it easier for players to locate and track their own controllers.
Finally, there’s the PlayStation 4 Eye camera system, which contains two wide-angle cameras capable of depth perception and 85-degree views. With these features, the Eye can perceive a gamer from both sides, and when combined with its four microphones, can detect the player’s voice. Even better, however, is its ability to identify the Dualshock’s LED light to identify each player and his or her position. The PS4 Eye is compatible with the Move motion controller.
[via PRNewswire]
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What defines ambition? Maybe it’s building an Android tablet after first setting out to build a Bluetooth gaming controller. That seems to be the backstory behind the Unu, a pair of seven and 10-inch gaming tablets that started life as the Snakebyte gamepad. The German made tablet is built to take the role of game console, music player, internet device and Smart TV, packing in a TV docking station, a whitewashed variation of the original Snakebyte game controller and a qwerty-equipped air mouse. The tablet is also said to include a proprietary UI for easy navigation and a button mapping app for games without native controller support. Technical specifications, availability and price details are scarce, but Sunflex CEO Mike Steup seems confident it’ll impress. “It’s the entertainment center of tomorrow,” he says, explaining that the Unu will be available sometime in 2013. Luckily, the slab seems to be making an appearance at CES – we’ll let you know if we can scrounge up some more info on the show floor.
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The problem I always had using a full-size keyboard for gaming with games that have a lot of commands bound to keystrokes was remembering which of those keys activated the commands I was looking for. I often felt that using a smaller keyboard or even a keypad was better because it was easier to remember where macros and commands were set up. If you feel the same way, Razer has just unveiled a new gaming keypad called the Orbweaver.
The Orbweaver is designed to be used with your left hand in place of a standard keyboard, while you still use your right hand to control the mouse. The device has 20 fully programmable keys and all of them are mechanical. Gamers love the clicky nature of mechanical keys and they also tend to last longer than cheaper keyboards. Thanks to the programmable keys and Razer’s Synapse 2.0 software, macros can be bound to any of the keys and can have unlimited length. It’s also got an 8-way directional pad that sits perfectly under your thumb.
The Orbweaver also has eight key maps that can be changed instantly and include adjustable hand, thumb, and palm rests for comfort. All the keys are backlit for gaming in the dark and the keypad measures 2.17-inches deep by 6.06-inches wide by 7.95-inches high and weighs a bit more than half a pound. The Orbweaver is available right now for $129.99 (USD).
Do you have a penchant for all things retro, especially when it comes to video games? Those who are younger might think that 16-bit video games are retro, but if they were to really look back into the past, they would have realized that 8-bit gaming were the original glory days, of course this is if we were to discount other titles like Galaga and Pac-Man. Here we are with the £29.99 8-Bitty Wireless Game Controller that will be compatible with your smartphone or tablet device, and since the 8-Bitty Wireless Game Controller relies on an open interface system, it will also be compatible with hundreds of arcade games and emulators. Not only that, it is easily adaptable for future releases.
The 8-Bitty Wireless Game Controller is a fully wireless device, and it boasts of a full 8-button control including 4 face-buttons, select, start, and a couple of shoulder-buttons and a D-Pad for directional movement. Perhaps this will bring back memories of the special Konami Code, no? It will connect to modern day devices over Bluetooth, and is powered by a couple of AAA batteries.
[ 8-Bitty Wireless Game Controller copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Most video game controllers sporting a firearm form factor are a far cry from realistic — bright colors, odd shapes and obvious thumbsticks leave many accessories looking more like toys than weapons. Not David Kotkin’s Delta Six. This gun-shaped controller’s first prototype looked so much like a real rifle, Kotkin told us, it had to be redesigned. An orange tip, whitewashed body and a few less authentic looking components don’t make the Delta Six look any less believable as a digital soldier’s modern musket, but it does make it less likely to be mistaken for the real McCoy. The peripheral’s internals haven’t changed though — an accelerometer to help players aim and turn, cheek-sensing pressure sensors (for looking down the scope), faux-recoil and its assortment of modular components are still all on target.
Like all budding hardware projects these days, the Delta Six is looking towards the crowd to source its production. According to the peripheral’s Kickstarter page, the Delta Six will be available between July and August next year, boasting compatibility with the Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U and even the OUYA. Pitching in $89 buys the basic submachine gun body (with a free rifle attachment for first-week buyers), and subsequent levels tack on additional attachments, bonus items and more. Kotkin needs $500,000 to make his rifle-shaped dream a reality. Like-minded FPS gamers can join him at the source link below. Not a dreamer? Feel free to read on for the official press release (plus a video and an additional image), instead.
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Chances are you know someone who takes their CoD a little too seriously — well, this peripheral is for them. The Delta Six controller is the latest brainchild of Avenger inventor David Kotkin, made to please hardcore FPS gamers with immersive and responsive input. A built-in accelerometer is used for aiming, while the faux recoil and acting out a reload will put you closer to real combat than an appearance on Stars Earn Stripes. The hardware also features a scattering of pressure sensors — allowing you, for example, to bring up the sights by meeting cheek with gun body, or if you’re feeling lazy, squeezing the side of it instead. Depending on your class bias, you can add and retract plastic from the main frame for an SMG, assault or sniper rifle form factor (see below for the gist). There’s no word on availability, or if it will actually improve your game, but the price is slated as $89 at launch. After the break is a short product demo in video form, although we suggest you skip straight to 1:30 to avoid the awkward live-action CTF scene.
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Miss out on your chance to snag the Android-based gaming console during OUYA’s Kickstarter tour-de-force? Worry not, friends. The outfit has opened up pre-orders it promised for those who didn’t take the plunge initially via on its website. While you will have to wait another month to get your mitts on a kit of your very own, the second round of advance purchasing will set you back $109 for US customers and $119 for those abroad. Included in the aforementioned price tag is the console, a single controller and the requisite shipping costs. Hit up the source link below to part with your funds and begin the waiting period.
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