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There have been many changes to handheld electronic game controllers over the last thirty years. These developments
consist of changes in shape and form as well the addition of new features. Such features include cordless technology,integral speakers, inbuilt screen and console, etc.
Design Research
Atari 2600 (1977)
1 Stick
1 Button
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Nintendo N64 (1995)
1 D-Pad
1 Stick
6 Buttons
3 Shoulders
1 Option
Nintendo Virtual Boy (1995)
2 D-Pads
2 Buttons
2 Shoulders
2 Options
Nintendo Gamecube(2001)
1 D-Pad
2 Sticks
4 Buttons
3 Shoulder
1 Option
SNES (1991)
1 D-Pad
4 Buttons
2 Shoulders
2 Options
SEGA Genesis (1989)
1 D-Pad
3 Buttons
1 Option
X-Box 360 (2005)
D-Pad
2 Sticks
6 Buttons
2 Shoulders
1 Option
Wireless
X-Box (2001)
D-Pad
2 Sticks
6 Buttons
2 Shoulders
1 Option
PlayStation 2 (2000)
1 D-Pad
2 Sticks
4 Buttons
4 Shoulders
3 Options
PlayStation 3 (2006)
1 D-Pad
2 Sticks
4 Buttons
4 Shoulders
3 Options
Wireless
Wii Mote (2006)
1 D-Pad
3 buttons
4 Options
1 Shoulder
Motion Sensitive
Wii Nunchuk (2006)
1 Stick
2 Shoulders
Motion Sensitive
Nintendo Donkey Kong(Game & Watch) (1982)
1 D-Pad
4 Buttons
A methodical investigation into handheld game controllers inorder to discover facts, to establish or revise, and to modify toan existing controller on the facts discovered.
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2005
The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life on the two included
AA batteriesand when they run low, you're given amplewarning so you can connect a Play & Charge Kit foruninterrupted play.
2.4 Ghz Wirelesstechnology with30-foot range
Adjustable vibrationfeedback for longer
battery life
New left and rightshoulder buttons aredesigned for ease of use.
Cost:30
Batterysize:AA
The good: The MicrosoftXbox 360 Wireless controller iscomfortable and practical, withamazing wireless capability
and solid battery life.
The bad: The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless controller is quitepricey, even without the optional rechargeable battery accessories.
Also, the controller lacks the motion-sensitive innovation of theNintendo Wii and Sony PS3 controllers and may stunt creativity ingames for the system.
PhysicalSize: 7.2 x6.5 x 2.5inches
The main feature of theWiiMote is itsmotion sensing capability, which allowsthe user to interact with and manipulateitems on screen through gesturerecognition and pointing through theuse of accelerometer and optical sensortechnology.
2006
BatteryTypes: 2x AA
Manipulator:4 way D-pad
Features:1024x768 Infrared camera with built-in
hardware blob tracking of up to 4 points at100Hz
The Goods: Motion sensor , Rumblefeedback , Built-in speaker , 30ft range
Wireless connectivity.
Comfort Features: Lefthanded & Right handeddesign, Ergonomic design
Dimensions:148 x 36.2 x30.8 mm
PicturesCourtesy:Lopez
2004
Sony's PlayStation Portable is themost powerful handheld game consoleso far, which can be used as acontroller after the innovation ofPlayStation 3. It's also the nicestlooking, with a sleek, roundedindustrial design aesthetic.
Display: 4.3",16:9 widescreenTFT LCD screen480 x 272 pixels
Dimensions
: 170 x 74 x 23mm
Buttons and Switches:
D-Pad
Analogue Nub
4 Buttons
Right & Left Shoulder
Start, Select, and Home
Power/Hold
Display Brightness, Sound
Volume Up/Down
Wireless LAN on/off
UMD latch
Battery:Lithium-ion
Weight: 260ginc. battery
The Goods:Wi-Fi
InfraredUSB 2.0MSD Card
In DepthResearch
2004
Nintendo DS, a personal entertainment andcommunications unit provides owners with newperspectives on dual screens, new control using both touchand voice, and new connections with two kinds of wirelessgame play.
Built-inspeaker
Size (whenclosed): 148.7x 84.7 x 28.9
mm
Controls: Touch screen, embeddedmicrophone for voice recognition,
A/B/X/Y face buttons, plus control pad,L/R shoulder buttons, Start and Select
buttons
Wi-FiTechnology
N.B.A lot ofinformation e.g. textsused from the internet.
2006
The Dualshock3 wireless controller for the PlayStation 3system provides the most intuitive game play experience withpressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of thehighly sensitive SIXAXIS motion sensing technology.
Pressure sensors that rumble witheach action making every impactfeel like you're right in the game
Features Bluetoothtechnology for wirelessgame play
Can be charged at any timethrough the PlayStation 3system using the controller'sUSB cable
Product Dimensions:8.8 x 5.8 x 3.5 inches
Weight:10.6ounces
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Manipulator:4 way D-pad
Battery Types: 2x AA
Features: Battery life to last 30-60 hours.A 2.4 GHz bandwidth to communicatewith the console. Features 6KB of "non-volatile" memory. Uses a SYNCHRO button to identify Wiicontrollers that can be used with theconsole. LEDs show which player iscommunicating with the console andillustrate battery life.
A built-in rumble motor can be turned onor off. Built in speaker.
Specifications: Manufacturer: Nintendo
Device Type: Game pad
Compatibility: Wii
Connectivity Technology:Wireless (Bluetooth and Infrared)
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Comfort Features:Left handed & Right handed design,Ergonomic design
Extras:The Nunchuk which plugs into the
bottom of the Wii remote is anoptional attachment to add morecomplex, two handed, or moretraditional video game control. Itadds an analogue stick and twotrigger buttons (C and Z). Inaddition, it features motion sensorsthat can detect tilt and relativepositional movement, but itself doesnot feature the absolutepointing/point tracking ability of theWii remote
Features:The good: The Microsoft Xbox 360
Wireless controller is comfortable andpractical, with amazing wireless capabilityand solid battery life.The bad: The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wirelesscontroller is quite pricey, even without theoptional rechargeable battery accessories.Also, the controller lacks the motion-sensitive innovation of the Nintendo Wii
and Sony PS3 controllers and may stuntcreativity in games for the system.The bottom line: The Microsoft Xbox360 Wireless controller may be the mostexpensive first-party controller ever, but it'seasily the best, too.Form factor: ExternalBattery size:AA type
Specifications: Manufacturer: Microsoft
Device Type: Game pad
Compatibility: Xbox 360
2.4GHz wireless technologywith 30-foot range Use up to four controllerssimultaneously on one console Integrated headset port forXbox LIVE playAdjustable vibration feedbackfor longer battery life
Comfort Features:Left handed & Right handed design,Ergonomic design
Design Feature Comparison
Since this decade game controller manufacturers are competing each other to invent the best controller possible by changing theirdesign features. Changes includes their shapes, styles, ergonomics, colour etc. New designs have given us the ability to do a lot more
things than ever before. Now game controllers come with wireless & Bluetooth features. Where Nintendo took the initiative to playgames and do physical exercise simultaneously with their new game controller Wii Mote.
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+/- keys to zoom
Directional keys
pans the model
-Holding down B toorbit-Rolling and pitchingthe control to roll andpitch the model- Release B to stoporbiting
-Holding downAtoperform gesture- Shake the control toreset current view
Home key to resetcurrent view
The blue LEDs alsoshow how much
battery power remains.
The Wii Remote comes withawrist strap attached tothe bottom to ensure thesafety of the device.
The controllercommunicates wirelessly
with the console via short-range Bluetooth radio, with
which it is possible tooperate up to fourcontrollers as far as 10 m.
The controller isbeautiful, very shiny andstylish. It can be easilyfitted in your hand.
The controller also features asmallbuilt-in speaker to allowthe controller to play soundeffects when performing certainmoves.
The main "revolutionary" aspect ofthe controller is in it's motion sensingcapabilities; capable of sensing handmovements as motion, gestures and evenpointing, it's intended to make gamesnatural, intuitive and most importantly,inventive.
BANG!
BUZZ!!To make gaming as
accessible to people of all
ages and all abilities,Nintendo wanted to create a
controller that was as
inviting as it was
sophisticated. The outcomeis the Wii Mote!!The stylish Xbox 360
controller easily fits inyour hand. The controlleris much more smallerthan any of the oldcontrollers fromMicrosoft.
The rubber surfacegives you extracomfort while playing
your games.
D-Pad (DirectionalKeys)
New left and right shoulderbuttons are designed for easeof use.
The controller has a standard 2.5mmheadphone jack on the back so that the usercan plug in a headset for voicecommunication during game play.
The "back" and "start" buttons havebeen moved to a more central positionon the face of the controller.
Colour:White, Black, Dark Blue,Light Blue, Pink
2AA Battery Unit Ergonomic design.
Colour:WhiteVibration
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