Modular Video Game Controller
All the current video game controllers are great, I don’t have any issues with them at all. But once in a while, I wish I could upgrade or alter the controller much like you would for a weapon or vehicle in a game. So I present a controller that can be reconfigured to suit personal taste or be tailored to play a unique type of game.
It's a work-in-progress.
I will probably make a 3D prototype in the future, but I made that this ‘sploded image for a company called Innex Pro. They liked it (and a few other ideas already shown on this blog) but decided not to go for it.
Basically, I’d like to be able to add plug-in attachments that may benefit the game. Maybe a scroll wheel for weapons? A Joystick for an arcade experience.
To go a step further, I believe this controller can be completely reconfigured to go from game-pad to driving wheel to light gun. perhaps reverse the layout for a southpaw.
Working in the video game industry, my experience says something like this could only work for the PC market, as making a 3rd party controller that has so many variables for a console is out of the question! Too problematic.
Posted on April 21, 2010, in Electronics, Lego, Video Games and tagged Gadgets. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
I like this idea, It’s really a no-brainer but nobody has done it, PC gamers can customise their mouse/keyboard so why not let console gamers customise their controller for optimal gameplay?
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