Nintendo Japan have unveiled a new controller for the Wii, an update of the classic controller design that they're calling the Classic Controller PRO. The new design adds hand-grips and increases the space between the joysticks; it also throws a few more shoulder buttons into the mix.
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Nintendo Classic Controller PRO for Wii announced
DIY punchable controller for classic NES gaming
Sometimes it's just nice to punch something, and since we in no way advocate attacking people in the street dressed as hotdogs handing out leaflets, why not punch a big DIY gaming controller instead. Over at Instructables there's a great guide to making your own squishy impact-sensitive controller, used with classic title Punch Out on the NES.
Video demo after the cut
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Hori Real Arcade Pro EX SE stick with authentic arcade components
Hori are already known for their arcade controllers, and now they can be known for an expensive arcade controller. The Hori Real Arcade Pro EX SE for Xbox 360 takes the company's standard arcade stick, tosses out the regular stick and buttons, and replaces them with components made by Japanese firm Seimitsu who supply the controls for real arcade cabinets.
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iControlPad iPhone gaming controller gets video demo
The iControlPad project first showed off their joypad accessory intentions back in August, promising a combination case and gaming controller for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. Now developer ZodTTD is back with a video of the joypad in action (playing quake4iphone, no less), together with an update on how exactly the project is progressing. Find both after the cut.
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Windows drivers allow use of PS3 controller for PC gaming
Many of us long time gamers have grown very use to the Sony PlayStation controllers. Sometimes it is very irritating not being able to use the same controller when playing on a different console or PC. Now thanks to a Japanese software programmer, we can use the PlayStation 3 controller to play PC games.
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Wireless USB multi-functional 10-key pad comes complete with music controls
Now those who just can’t give up the 10-key pad wont have to when they are out and about on their laptop or shiny new netbook. This wireless numeric keypad can attach itself to virtually any computer with the wireless USB dongle.
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DIY Wii WeeP 5 Advanced Zapper looks dangerously close to a MP5 gun
If you think the Wii Zapper looks too ordinary, not particular appealing for a serious shootout on your Wii console. Try this MP5 mod-gun for size. Frustrating with lack of Wii remote pistol selection and poor ergonomic design of the Zapper, serious Wii gamer put together a shooting remote looks dangerously close to a real MP5 gun with the full-feature of a Wii remote.
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XCM Dominator arcade style joystick for PS3
If your anything like me then arcade sticks are the only way to play your favorite fighting games. Luckily for PS3 owners there is a new arcade style joystick available. This is kind of odd as the mainstream video games have turned to first person shooters and the PS3 doesn’t not have many fighting titles to begin with.
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Nintendo and Nyko reach agreement in Wii accessory lawsuit
Today Nintendo of America Inc. and Nyko Technologies Inc. have announced that they have reached a resolution in the lawsuit brought on by Nintendo regarding Nintendo’s intellectual property rights relating to its popular Nunchuk controller.
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Nintendo Keyless Entry System: video demo
If you've a spare NES controller lying around, a lust for retro-security and the ability to use a soldering iron without fusing electronic components to your hands, step on up for this Nintendo Keyless Entry System Instructable. The inputs from the NES controller are processed by an Arduino, which decides whether or not to open the lock by virtue of its salvaged CD-ROM mechanism.
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DIY Arduino control box with computer monitoring
Arduino-fanciers Oomlout have put together a neat control box for the popular prototyping board, complete with five potentiometers and three switches. There's also a software app that can monitor the position of each of the controls. In the process, Oomlout have (hopefully) tipped that their next product may just be an Arduino-controlled robot arm.
Check out the demo video of the control box in action, after the cut
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Sixense Truemotion 3D controller is super responsive
When the Wii came out, all anyone could talk about was the Wiimote and how much fun it was to physically interact with a game. But it was not without its flaws. In fact, it had problems in the area of sensitivity. However, this new Truemotion 3D system from Sixense takes motion control up to the next level.
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