Posts tagged input

Today's newest input device video: Slide Adventure

by Zack Stern (Jul 25th 2007 12:30AM)

The nearly released (in Japan) DS game, Slide Adventure: Mag Kid must be seen in video to be appreciated. The DS mounts inside a baby-walker-style cradle and rolls around on a table, dictating in-game action. It basically turns the DS into a mouse. It's hard to tell if the game will be fun, but as ...

Nintendo confirms Wii Wavebird support

by Jason Wishnov (Sep 29th 2006 5:44PM)

Back when Nintendo first announced that the Wii would accept standard Gamecube controllers as a form of input device, there was the question of Wavebird compatibility. The Wavebird, the first truly effective wireless controller, requires a block "receiver" be plugged into the Gamecube, and since the ...

PS3 pad loses DualShock name and vibration but picks up Wii-esque motion detection and wireless connectivity

by Dan Choi (May 9th 2006 12:58AM)

In a shocking turn of events, the PS3 controller has gone from banamerang to wireless DualShock 3, except without the DualShock name and vibration. If you take a good look at the back of the new control pad (see the close-up above), you'll notice that the DualShock 2 brand name imprinted on the old ...