Comments on: Evolution of game controllers http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/ mind/tech bazar from outer space Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:04:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.1 By: Breakfast Topic: Fancy meeting you here « Sto « Best Mmorpgs Blog http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-576939 Breakfast Topic: Fancy meeting you here « Sto « Best Mmorpgs Blog Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:16:44 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-576939 [...] no real way to identify them. Whether it’s a hoodie, a sticker on a car, or someone making the familiar mouse and keyboard hand motions when mentioning they play video games, there’s a peculiar thread that connects the millions [...] […] no real way to identify them. Whether it’s a hoodie, a sticker on a car, or someone making the familiar mouse and keyboard hand motions when mentioning they play video games, there’s a peculiar thread that connects the millions […]

]]> By: The Frozen Gnome » Blog Archive » Breakfast Topic: Fancy meeting you here http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-576921 The Frozen Gnome » Blog Archive » Breakfast Topic: Fancy meeting you here Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:47 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-576921 [...] no real way to identify them. Whether it’s a hoodie, a sticker on a car, or someone making the familiar mouse and keyboard hand motions when mentioning they play video games, there’s a peculiar thread that connects the millions [...] […] no real way to identify them. Whether it’s a hoodie, a sticker on a car, or someone making the familiar mouse and keyboard hand motions when mentioning they play video games, there’s a peculiar thread that connects the millions […]

]]> By: D i s e ñ o I n d u s t r i a l : Venezuela » Consolas: evolución de la gestualidad http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-553277 D i s e ñ o I n d u s t r i a l : Venezuela » Consolas: evolución de la gestualidad Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:04:49 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-553277 [...] Desde que los productos pasaron de ser electromecánicos e incorporar la electrónica en el manejo de sus fuciones, el “control” ha sido un elemento fundamental en su relación con los usuarios. La idea de manejar remotamente un dispositivo se convirtió, no solamente en un aspecto fundamental para la generación de valor en los objetos, sino que se abrió un espacio para el desarrollo de nuevas fomas de interactuar y entender las actividades. Me pareció interesante este ejemplo de la evolución de las consolas para juegos, realizada por la gente de LiftLab en Suiza, porque se puede entender el proceso que involucra la mutación de las formas y las mudanzas en la gestualidad. Especialmente, el uso extensivo de dispositivos de esta naturaleza crearán patrones gestuales que podrán ser aprovechados para el manejo de otro tipo de productos. Cambiarán los modelos mentales que se tienen sobre el uso de ciertos mecanismos y procesos. vía Pasta&Vinegar [...] […] Desde que los productos pasaron de ser electromecánicos e incorporar la electrónica en el manejo de sus fuciones, el “control” ha sido un elemento fundamental en su relación con los usuarios. La idea de manejar remotamente un dispositivo se convirtió, no solamente en un aspecto fundamental para la generación de valor en los objetos, sino que se abrió un espacio para el desarrollo de nuevas fomas de interactuar y entender las actividades. Me pareció interesante este ejemplo de la evolución de las consolas para juegos, realizada por la gente de LiftLab en Suiza, porque se puede entender el proceso que involucra la mutación de las formas y las mudanzas en la gestualidad. Especialmente, el uso extensivo de dispositivos de esta naturaleza crearán patrones gestuales que podrán ser aprovechados para el manejo de otro tipo de productos. Cambiarán los modelos mentales que se tienen sobre el uso de ciertos mecanismos y procesos. vía Pasta&Vinegar […]

]]> By: Game Training Volume 1: Dexterity: XNPlay http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-542101 Game Training Volume 1: Dexterity: XNPlay Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:24 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-542101 [...] 4 directions and a fire button. Now? Count those buttons on the 360 pad folks. Dumbing down? I fear we’ve increased the complexity manyfold over the years and with scant exception it’s showing no sign of breaking. At least not whilst we’ve [...] […] 4 directions and a fire button. Now? Count those buttons on the 360 pad folks. Dumbing down? I fear we’ve increased the complexity manyfold over the years and with scant exception it’s showing no sign of breaking. At least not whilst we’ve […]

]]> By: buzzup.com http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-520260 buzzup.com Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:56:23 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-520260 <strong>Evolution of game controllers...</strong> Recently, I’ve been involved in a research project about game controllers, comparing different peripheral (gestural or not).... Evolution of game controllers…

Recently, I’ve been involved in a research project about game controllers, comparing different peripheral (gestural or not)….

]]> By: עדכוני מערכת #1 « Shenkar Interaction Design http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-517628 עדכוני מערכת #1 « Shenkar Interaction Design Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:43:37 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-517628 [...] לבלוג שמשתמש בכלי הזה הוא פסטה וחומץ שמפרסם ניקולס, אנטרופולוג שמישות [...] […] לבלוג שמשתמש בכלי הזה הוא פסטה וחומץ שמפרסם ניקולס, אנטרופולוג שמישות […]

]]> By: Gaming Evolution : The Shiny Swine http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-514807 Gaming Evolution : The Shiny Swine Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:41:48 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-514807 [...] Pasta & Vinegar has some information, though mainly these wonderful pictures of the progression of gaming controllers over the years. [...] […] Pasta & Vinegar has some information, though mainly these wonderful pictures of the progression of gaming controllers over the years. […]

]]> By: Evolution of Game Controllers | Arcade-Junkies.com http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-511142 Evolution of Game Controllers | Arcade-Junkies.com Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:00:51 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-511142 [...] You can see the full article here. [Pasta&Vinegar] Bookmark and Share: sociallist_99158f04_url = 'http://arcade-junkies.com/2009/01/evolution-of-game-controllers/'; sociallist_99158f04_title = 'Evolution of Game Controllers'; sociallist_99158f04_text = ''; sociallist_99158f04_tags = ''; [...] […] You can see the full article here. [Pasta&Vinegar] Bookmark and Share: sociallist_99158f04_url = ‘http://arcade-junkies.com/2009/01/evolution-of-game-controllers/’; sociallist_99158f04_title = ‘Evolution of Game Controllers’; sociallist_99158f04_text = ”; sociallist_99158f04_tags = ”; […]

]]> By: Evolution of game controllers « Nicola D’Antrassi http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-510823 Evolution of game controllers « Nicola D’Antrassi Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:32:22 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-510823 [...] http://www.liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/ [...] […] http://www.liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/ […]

]]> By: greg woods http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-510655 greg woods Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:11:34 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-510655 Hi, Another interesting thing worth investigating is how the evolution of the controller will impact on the dexterity of the user? Maybe all those new buttons will require us to grow more thumbs in time! Hi,

Another interesting thing worth investigating is how the evolution of the controller will impact on the dexterity of the user? Maybe all those new buttons will require us to grow more thumbs in time!

]]> By: phuljari.com » Blog Archive » Your Handy Guide To Controller Evolution [Art] http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-510294 phuljari.com » Blog Archive » Your Handy Guide To Controller Evolution [Art] Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-510294 [...] Evolution of game controllers [Lift Think, via Offworld] [...] […] Evolution of game controllers [Lift Think, via Offworld] […]

]]> By: benxamin http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-510060 benxamin Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:11:15 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-510060 I agree with Orionsaint: the SEGA Master System controller was a step backwards. So much so, that you could plug it into an Atari console and it would work! Tossed the joysticks. Waaaay easier to play Asteroids with a D-pad. I agree with Orionsaint: the SEGA Master System controller was a step backwards. So much so, that you could plug it into an Atari console and it would work! Tossed the joysticks. Waaaay easier to play Asteroids with a D-pad.

]]> By: instig8r http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509897 instig8r Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:47:35 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509897 You forgot the iPhone in the portable category. But maybe that's a category all unto itself, it's so far beyond anything here. You forgot the iPhone in the portable category. But maybe that’s a category all unto itself, it’s so far beyond anything here.

]]> By: Mike http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509887 Mike Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:04:23 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509887 Where are all the great, classic Computer-Gamecontrollers like the Competition Pro or the Quickshot II Series? Where are all the great, classic Computer-Gamecontrollers like the Competition Pro or the Quickshot II Series?

]]> By: Doug http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509886 Doug Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:55:35 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509886 I was surprised at the omission of the Konix Speedking Probably the first controller actually designed to the contours of the hand. I googled it to try and check it's date of introduction. I didn't find the date but I am fairly sure it came out in the late eighties. More interestingly I found an interview on www.konixmultisystem.co.uk with Wyn Holloway about the Konix Slipstream which truly was a revolutionary controller. Check it out at the link above. I was surprised at the omission of the Konix Speedking
Probably the first controller actually designed to the contours of the hand.

I googled it to try and check it’s date of introduction.
I didn’t find the date but I am fairly sure it came out in the late eighties.

More interestingly I found an interview on www.konixmultisystem.co.uk with Wyn Holloway about the Konix Slipstream which truly was a revolutionary controller.

Check it out at the link above.

]]> By: Rattyuk http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509852 Rattyuk Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:06:07 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509852 Nice... But where is the iPhone / iPod Touch? Nice… But where is the iPhone / iPod Touch?

]]> By: Gravitron http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509846 Gravitron Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:54:35 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509846 You should also include the Apple iPhone/iPod touch. Accelerometer and touch screen, no buttons. You should also include the Apple iPhone/iPod touch. Accelerometer and touch screen, no buttons.

]]> By: David http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509837 David Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:38:09 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509837 Doesn't the Xbox 360 have 4 shoulders? Doesn’t the Xbox 360 have 4 shoulders?

]]> By: MEP http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509831 MEP Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:59:39 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509831 I think you missed an important step by ignoring the distinction between shoulder buttons and analog triggers. Anyone who remembers playing the cart load of great racing games on the Dreamcast will tell you that shoulder buttons and analog triggers are completely different things. It would pretty clearly put the Dreamcast's controller ahead of the PS2's evolutionarily speaking even though the PS2 craptroller came out later (it was basically a half-baked and incredibly fragile rehash of the PSX controller anyway which was more impressive when it was first released). I think you missed an important step by ignoring the distinction between shoulder buttons and analog triggers. Anyone who remembers playing the cart load of great racing games on the Dreamcast will tell you that shoulder buttons and analog triggers are completely different things. It would pretty clearly put the Dreamcast’s controller ahead of the PS2’s evolutionarily speaking even though the PS2 craptroller came out later (it was basically a half-baked and incredibly fragile rehash of the PSX controller anyway which was more impressive when it was first released).

]]> By: EVula http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509819 EVula Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:59:14 +0000 http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/05/13/evolution-of-game-controllers/#comment-509819 Er, the Xbox 360 had a couple of additional buttons versus the "X-Box New" controller (I'd call them two additional shoulder buttons). You might also want to consider the overall Xbox button (in the center), since I think you're counting the Wii's Home button on the Arcade controller. Er, the Xbox 360 had a couple of additional buttons versus the “X-Box New” controller (I’d call them two additional shoulder buttons). You might also want to consider the overall Xbox button (in the center), since I think you’re counting the Wii’s Home button on the Arcade controller.

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