Game PeripheralsBRAD SAYE

The computer mouse

Douglas Engelbart at the Stanford Research Institute (now SRI International) invented the first mouse prototype in 1963 with the assistance of his lead engineer Bill English.

Mouse controls

• Left click- Shoots or kills either target or someone else

• Right click- options

• Scroll wheel- helps you explore the game

• Mouse wheel- helps you aim and move character

The Gaming computer has created many games in the PC format, these include; Sims 1234, COD (Call of duty), Simpsons hit and run, battlefield, football manager, bioshock etc etc.

Dualshock controllers.

Dualshock no.1The dualshock 1 was released in 1997, with the PS1. PlayStation were the first creators of a simple two joy stick and four trigger button controller, but were soon followed up by Xbox.

Dualshock no.2The dualshock 2 was released in 2000, with the PS2. This controller was a lot slimmer and was more reliable as the first dualshock received a lot of bad comments whereas this one did not.

Dualshock no.3The dualshock 3 was released in 2007, with the PS3. This controller was the first wireless controller that PlayStation has ever created, the reason they did this was so you could play a game anywhere with your controller.

Dualshock no.4The dualshock 4 was released in 2013 with the PS4. This controller was a fresh start for PlayStation, as it included a touchpad, and a PlayStation move laser on the front. They also improved the comfort of the controller

X- JumpO- Crouch/ProneSquare- ReloadTriangle- Switch weapons.Left joy- MoveRight joy- Move cameraL1-aim down sightL2 – throw tactical R1 – Fire R2 – throw lethalR3 – knife

The Wii remote

Button actions:Move the wii remote round – control the hand on the screen A – accept B – go back+ - pause menu= specific game useHome – main wii menu 1+2) specific game use Nunchuck:X+Y) specific game us

The Wii remote was first introduced to the world in 2006, it was a worldwide phenomenon as it was the first of its kind. This is why it was one of the fastest selling consoles in the history of the world.

The controllerThe Wii remote was the first controller ever to bring exercise into a living environment and try and make exercise fun. This is the reason why it was so successful.The NunchukThe Nunchuk was just an addition piece of the controller that may be needed to do play certain games, for e.g.: Wii sports (Boxing)

Xbox Kinect systemWhat is Xbox Kinect?Kinect is a line of motion sensing input devices by Microsoft for Xbox 360 and Xbox One video game consoles and Windows PCs. Based around a webcam-style add-on peripheral, it enables users to control and interact with their console/computer without the need for a game controller, through a natural user interface using gestures and spoken commands.

What does Kinect do?Kinect traces movements around the room and puts that into practice on a TV screen without using a remote control. It is similar to the eye toy for PlayStation as you have to move to play a game.

History of the Kinect motion systemThe Kinect was brought out in November 2010, this was an additional add on to the Xbox 360 model and sold over 24,000,000 copies and was and still is a common add on for all Xbox gamers as there have been games created specifically for Kinect.

Wii U Gaming pad.HistoryThe Wii U pad was brought into production in 2012, selling over 10 million copies it was one of Nintendo’s most popular products, This meant that other hand held devices had competition and this meant it was in competition with Nintendo’s own device the DS.

How does it work?The Wii U pad works by being able to turn on your Wii and play additional games especially for the Wii u pad, This is because the Wii U pad has a small screen on it that you can play your games on.

Games Available for the Wii U• Legend of Zelda• Sonic • Rayman• Wii U party

Guitar Hero Rhythm controllerWhat is the guitar rhythm controller?The guitar rhythm controller is the main aspect of the game in which it is the only way you can play the game otherwise there would be no point playing it. The whole point of the controller it to hit specific noted at the right time otherwise your score goes horribly wrong.HistoryGuitar Hero was created from a partnership between RedOctane, then their own company that produced specialized gaming controllers, and Harmonix, a music video game development company who had previously produced Frequency, Amplitude and Karaoke Revolution. RedOctane was seeking to bring in a Guitar Freaks-like game, highly popular at the time in Japan, into the Western markets, and approached Harmonix about helping them to develop a music game around a guitar controller.

Guitar Hero gamesGuitar heroGuitar hero 2Guitar hero 3Guitar hero world tourGuitar hero 5Guitar hero 6Guitar hero metalica Guitar hero airosmith + many many more games