Rocketfish Rapid Fire Wireless Controller for PS3 Review

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Today I am looking at the Rocketfish Rapid Fire Wireless Controller for PS3. The controller connects to your PS3 via Bluetooth. The controller uses a different layout for the sticks than stock PS3 controllers do.

The controller also has a rapid-fire button for faster shooting in some games. Power comes from an internal rechargeable battery and charging is via a USB cable that is included. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:52:53 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Heckler & Koch MP5 Wiimote Controller?

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Lightguns usually look pretty lame. That's intentional on the part of the designers; parents tend to complain when kids get badass, realistic looking guns for their gaming consoles. Apparently one company didn't get that memo, however. A Chinese manufacturer has put together a 1:1 scale semi-accurate representation of the Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun that functions as a Wiimote.

And not just a Wiimote. According to Pocket Lint this awesome new light gun functions as a nunchuck and a Wii MotionPlus. It contains a built-in battery and recharges via USB. It also comes with a speaker, and rumble functionality.

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:08:29 CDT | by Robert Evans

Wiimote Like 3D Motion Controller For Sony PS3 Unveiled By Blaze

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UK based Video Game accessory maker Blaze announces a 3D motion controller for the Sony PS3 that basically resembles a Wiimote.
Blaze highlights that Sega Tennis becomes a whole new ball game when you use the new BLAZE controller to smash your opponent into submission, effortlessly and consistently firing deadly accurate backhands and meteoric volleys.

The BLAZE PS3 Motion Freedom 3D Controller features a directional D-pad, analog stick and the full brace of controls found on the original PS3 control pad. Read more

Posted on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:37:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Zeemote V3 Bluetooth Game Controller Unveiled For Mobile Phones

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Zeemote unveiled the new Zeemote V3 Bluetooth Controller for Sony Ericsson mobile phones.
The Zeemote V3 is compatible with virtually all Sony Ericsson Handsets including the new Entertainment Unlimited Series of Yari, Aino and Satio and eco-friendly Naite.

With the Zeemote V3 controller you can play all mobile games, navigating Phone Menus, control Camera, remote control of Music & Video Player, and Playstation 3 Remote Play (Aino™ Only). Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2009 06:55:07 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Motion Controller For PS3 Spring 2010 Release Confirmed

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Sony confirmed (pdf) at the Tokyo Game Show 2009 the release date for the still tentatively named Motion controller. As rumored Sony will launch the Motion Controller for the Sony PS3 in Spring 2010.

The new Sony motion controller, equipped with high-precision, highly accurate motion sensors, can deliver whole new entertainment experience on PS3 when combined with the PlayStation Eye camera.

Capable of recognizing and tracking a user’s face and voice as well as body motion, PlayStation Eye can also output the player’s image onto the TV screen. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Motion Controller: Spring Release?

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A French gaming website, Objectif Sega has uncovered an internal Sega memo (Gizmodo says it looks "legit") that speaks to a March launch in Japan for Sony's new motion-capture controller.

The controller should hit the US later on in the Spring, and with it will come a bunch of new Sega games. According to the memo, Sony is in talks with Sega about gaining a long-term exclusivity agreement to the rights of several major Dreamcast titles. (For you young'ns; the Dreamcast was a Sega console that failed spectacularly.) That is very exciting news. For all its flaws, the Dreamcast had some of the best games of its generation.

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:15:13 CDT | by Robert Evans

Samsung Offers World's First Display Driver with Touch Screen Controller

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Samsung today unveiled what it claims to be the world's first mobile display mobile display driver with embedded touch screen controller functionality. The tech is based on the Samsung Touch Embedded DDI technology.

The single chip solution allows phone designers to make more simple designs and the display driver is aimed at the mobile phone, PMP, and MP3 player market. The component is a capacitive touch screen controller and allows for soft-touch and multi-touch functionality. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:04:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Chinese Company Already Shows Microsoft Natal Like Controller at Gamescom

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Chinese electronics makers turn up the heat on the current market leaders in the West and in Asia. The times are over where the big guys can delay releases or mess up a product launch. Take Chinese company Digiwinner. According to German magazine Heise the Chinese game accessory maker showed a low-cost 3D camera that can track 15 objects in a distance of 5 meters.
The Digiwinner Eagle Eyes (Eagleyes) camera is supposed to be able to retail for around $60. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:00:40 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

IBuyPower Offers Cool Internal IES Controller

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Sometimes when you are shopping for a new gaming computer the decision, on which one to go with comes down to the little things. Bluetooth is a very common feature on notebooks, but you don’t see it on as many desktop computers. Another big problem is that the USB ports on the front of many desktops don’t have enough power to run high-power peripherals like USB video cards and external optical drives.

IBuyPower has announced a cool new option for its line of desktop gaming computers called the USB internal Expansion System. The device is an option with any tower PC from the company and costs either $14 or $24 depending on if you go with the Bluetooth version or not. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Nintendo Developing Horseback Wii Controller?

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Nintendo has always been a bit of an odd duck. The history of their brand is peppered with weird controller designs, like the power glove, or that rocket launcher that everyone wanted but couldn't get their parents to buy for them. With the advent of the Wii, Nintendo has continued to bring innovative (and bizarre) new controller designs out to the fore.

Now it appears they've taken yet another step into uncharted territory. Siliconera reported today on a patent application from Nintendo for a horseback riding Wii controller. This controller takes the form of an inflatable seat with a pocket for the Wiimote to fit into. It senses movement using the accelerometer, and players can hold the nunchuck to stimulate either reins, a sword, lasso, or anything else game designers can come up with.

Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for Guitar Hero on PS3 and Xbox 360 unveiled

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Today Logitech unveiled the Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for the Sony PS3 console. Licensed by Activision Publishing, Inc. for the Guitar Hero franchise, the Wireless Drum Controller features premium drum heads with recessed rims.

The Logitech Wireless Drum Controller features three fully adjustable drum heads and two cymbal pads. Each piece can be positioned to fit your reach and suit your style. Offering a unique playing experience, the new Logitech Wireless Drum Controller provides quiet, responsive heads that deliver a lively feel, won’t distract you from the music, and are designed to let you take advantage of all the latest features of Guitar Hero games. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Clone Trooper Blaster Controller Comes to the Wii

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You can never have enough light guns. Duck Hunt bred into nerds a deep and abiding love of the gun-controller combo. This new controller is another Star Wars product from BDA (the same folks who made the lightsaber controller we introduced earlier) designed to be used alongside the upcoming Clone Wars: Republic Heroes video game.

The Clone Trooper blaster works with both the Wiimote and the Wii nunchuk. It features a dual-action trigger (one on the barrel and one on the nunchuck) and looks pretty awesome as well. This is definitely one of the sexier light guns to hit the market in a while. The blaster also comes with a sheet of decals so that you can personalize your weapon with battle-damage and kill markings. Y'know, just in case you're still 12 years old inside.

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:30:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

New Wii Lightsaber Controllers Coming

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Great news Star Wars nerds! Our childhood dreams are about to come true. Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc (BDA) are coming out with the first (and so far only) Lucasfilm-licensed Wii lightsabers on the market. BDA's Power A lightsabers are replicas of the weapons used by Anakin Skywalker and Master Yoda.

To use these new lightsabers all you'll need to do is slide the Wiimote into the lightsaber handle and power on the saber's light-up feature. Yoda's glows green, and Anakin's glows blue. I suppose we'll have to wait a bit longer before we see a licensed Sith lightsaber. No price details are out yet, but we can expect these new peripherals to hit stores in the Fall.

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:10:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox 360 unveiled

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Logitech unveiled the new Wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox 360. Licensed for Guitar Hero and featuring authentic materials – including a wood neck, a rosewood fingerboard and metal frets – the guitar controller is for gamers who truly want to unleash their inner rock star.

The virtually silent Strum Bar and fret buttons will not distract you from the music. Plus, with a wireless range of up to 30 feet, you’re free to go where the music moves you. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple files new Motion Controller Patents

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3D Motion controller are the future in gaming and also for interacting with other computer software. Made popular by Nintendo in the Wii console it is now on the plate for other major computer and video game makers. Microsoft showed Project Natal at the E3 and Sony also showed their motion controller future.
Apple is apparentely also working on motion controller hardware and software as new patent filings appeared according to AppleInsider. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:52:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Jog Controller for Nintendo Wii Makes Players Exercise

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A new study has shown that the jOG controller for the Nintendo Wii makes players exercise. The study shows that using the controller for one hour to play a typical Nintendo Wii game involves taking 6,000 to 10,000 steps.

The government recommends that adults take 10,000 steps per day to remain healthy. The jOG controller also more than triples energy expenditure and increased heart rate by 40% compared to playing a game seated. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Wii Classic Controller Pro: Coming to U.S?

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The only problem with the awesome Wii Classic Controller Pro is that you can't really get one outside of Japan. It fills a great gaming niche (some of us love old fashioned button-filled controllers), but there's never been enough demand in this country to make stepping up production worthwhile for Nintendo. At least not until now.

While wandering the floor at E3, Joystiq caught site of a pair of Classic Controller Pro's sitting around on display. When asked, none of the Nintendo employees had any idea why the controllers were there or what they meant. Nintendo didn't announce a U.S. release during their conference, but that doesn't really mean very much.

Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:10:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Project Natal + Sony Motion Controller + HMD = Johnny Mnemonic Cyberspace

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I was into Cyberspace and Virtual Reality back in the late Eighties and early Nineties. William Gibson Cyberpunk books described the future of interacting with computers how I thought it should be.
In 1995 William Gibson's Johnny Mnemonic got released as movie starring Keanu Reeves. The Cyberspace UI was ok depicted in the movie, of course your own imagination is always better. After working in the 3D and Virtual Reality field I totally got frustrated with it as the interaction possibilities in 3D just plain sucked. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:35:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

PlayStation 3 Motion Controller: Spring 2010

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It looks like a big wand with a glowing purple ball on the end. According to the Sony techs, the PlayStation EyeToy tracks the big glowing ball in order to capture your motion as you play. From the demo we are seeing, the Eye is capable of replacing the control in the virtual world with things like baseball bats, guns, and even a laser whip.

Sony is very excited about the artistic potential of their new motion controller. The new controller is capable of capturing even tiny little motions so that you can draw or write your name with a fairly high degree of accuracy. We also got to see them use a spray paint cannister (which they had to shake up before using) and 'tag' a brick wall.

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Project Natal unveiled as Microsoft Xbox Motion Controller

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Microsoft unveiled Project Natal at the E3 2009. Project Natal is the rumored Xbox fluid motion controller system. Microsoft Project Natal is actually much more than a Motion Controller, it is complete controller free gaming.
The Project Natal, pronounced 'nuh-tall' sensor is the world's first to combine an RGB camera, depth sensor, multi-array microphone and custom processor running proprietary software all in one device.

Unlike 2-D cameras and controllers, Project Natal tracks your full body movement in 3D, while responding to commands, directions and even a shift of emotion in your voice. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:35:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

SplitFish to Show Frevolution X Controller at E3

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SplitFish has been making some very interesting controllers for the console gamer for several years now. The company has announced that it will be showcasing its latest line of controllers at E3 starting soon. The new controller being shown off is the Frevolution X system set to launch this fall.

The new Frevolution X system will include the Dual SFX FragPro controller that improves on the slick FragFX controller for the PS3. The FragFX controller is a wireless split controller that puts an optical laser mouse in one hand and a nunchuk style motion controller in the other. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Jun 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun