Today's newest input device video: Slide Adventure

That looks damn cool. I would buy it if I had a DS. What about running out of table space though? It wouldn't go nuts if you picked it up, right?

eww, carpet lint

I, for one, am intrigued by this control scheme: when I first heard about it, I thought that this was a joke. But designed that way, it got me brainstorming a bit on how innovative handheld games could be.

Think about it: what this device basically does is slide around a limited screen view so that the larger virtual space can be more easily imagined since you're physically moving the screen... it's like a moveable view hole on a 2D plane. Sure, almost all 2D games work that way (like any sidescrolling platformer), but instead of pressing the directional button, you're roaming freely.


If I were a DS developer, I would try to use that slider thing to create an awesome RTS: sliding to move the view, touch screen to select units, etc... usually, it's been done with directional buttons, but relative positioning is more accurate and intuitive, and most importantly breaks the 4th wall.

But too bad I'm just a little kid with too much imagination to spare. >_>

aahh, but would the DS phat fit in there?

Didn't Phantom Hourglass do this better?

I hope they bring that stateside. It looks very fun and I already know how to play it!

curling rocks!

I coulda' sworn you could do the exact same thing with the stylus. What's the point of having a new interface if you instantly start pushing the next one? After the slider and the fitboard will come the pogo stick and the hammer. I'd rather see people continuing to expand our usage of the touchscreen and motion sensors instead of adding more dongles and peripherals.

The point my dear commenters is that there is no point. Yes it can be replaced my the stylus, yes the stylus can be replaced by buttons. yes the game can be replaced by pen and paper.
games are useless. they have not other purpose than to entertain us. If this device entertains someone, it will be good enough.

Looks like a cool idea, it kind of removes the portability of the handheld though.