Handheld Game Controller Portfolio

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There have been many changes to handheld electronic game controllers over the last thirty years. These developments

consist of changes in shape and form as well the addition of new features. Such features include cordless technology,integral speakers, inbuilt screen and console, etc.

Design Research

Atari 2600 (1977)

1 Stick

1 Button

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Nintendo N64 (1995)

1 D-Pad

1 Stick

6 Buttons

3 Shoulders

1 Option

Nintendo Virtual Boy (1995)

2 D-Pads

2 Buttons

2 Shoulders

2 Options

Nintendo Gamecube(2001)

1 D-Pad

2 Sticks

4 Buttons

3 Shoulder

1 Option

SNES (1991)

1 D-Pad

4 Buttons

2 Shoulders

2 Options

SEGA Genesis (1989)

1 D-Pad

3 Buttons

1 Option

X-Box 360 (2005)

D-Pad

2 Sticks

6 Buttons

2 Shoulders

1 Option

Wireless

X-Box (2001)

D-Pad

2 Sticks

6 Buttons

2 Shoulders

1 Option

PlayStation 2 (2000)

1 D-Pad

2 Sticks

4 Buttons

4 Shoulders

3 Options

PlayStation 3 (2006)

1 D-Pad

2 Sticks

4 Buttons

4 Shoulders

3 Options

Wireless

Wii Mote (2006)

1 D-Pad

3 buttons

4 Options

1 Shoulder

Motion Sensitive

Wii Nunchuk (2006)

1 Stick

2 Shoulders

Motion Sensitive

Nintendo Donkey Kong(Game & Watch) (1982)

1 D-Pad

4 Buttons

A methodical investigation into handheld game controllers inorder to discover facts, to establish or revise, and to modify toan existing controller on the facts discovered.


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2005

The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life on the two included

AA batteriesand when they run low, you're given amplewarning so you can connect a Play & Charge Kit foruninterrupted play.

2.4 Ghz Wirelesstechnology with30-foot range

Adjustable vibrationfeedback for longer

battery life

New left and rightshoulder buttons aredesigned for ease of use.

Cost:30

Batterysize:AA

The good: The MicrosoftXbox 360 Wireless controller iscomfortable and practical, withamazing wireless capability

and solid battery life.

The bad: The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless controller is quitepricey, even without the optional rechargeable battery accessories.

Also, the controller lacks the motion-sensitive innovation of theNintendo Wii and Sony PS3 controllers and may stunt creativity ingames for the system.

PhysicalSize: 7.2 x6.5 x 2.5inches

The main feature of theWiiMote is itsmotion sensing capability, which allowsthe user to interact with and manipulateitems on screen through gesturerecognition and pointing through theuse of accelerometer and optical sensortechnology.

2006

BatteryTypes: 2x AA

Manipulator:4 way D-pad

Features:1024x768 Infrared camera with built-in

hardware blob tracking of up to 4 points at100Hz

The Goods: Motion sensor , Rumblefeedback , Built-in speaker , 30ft range

Wireless connectivity.

Comfort Features: Lefthanded & Right handeddesign, Ergonomic design

Dimensions:148 x 36.2 x30.8 mm

PicturesCourtesy:Lopez

2004

Sony's PlayStation Portable is themost powerful handheld game consoleso far, which can be used as acontroller after the innovation ofPlayStation 3. It's also the nicestlooking, with a sleek, roundedindustrial design aesthetic.

Display: 4.3",16:9 widescreenTFT LCD screen480 x 272 pixels

Dimensions

: 170 x 74 x 23mm

Buttons and Switches:

D-Pad

Analogue Nub

4 Buttons

Right & Left Shoulder

Start, Select, and Home

Power/Hold

Display Brightness, Sound

Volume Up/Down

Wireless LAN on/off

UMD latch

Battery:Lithium-ion

Weight: 260ginc. battery

The Goods:Wi-Fi

InfraredUSB 2.0MSD Card

In DepthResearch

2004

Nintendo DS, a personal entertainment andcommunications unit provides owners with newperspectives on dual screens, new control using both touchand voice, and new connections with two kinds of wirelessgame play.

Built-inspeaker

Size (whenclosed): 148.7x 84.7 x 28.9

mm

Controls: Touch screen, embeddedmicrophone for voice recognition,

A/B/X/Y face buttons, plus control pad,L/R shoulder buttons, Start and Select

buttons

Wi-FiTechnology

N.B.A lot ofinformation e.g. textsused from the internet.

2006

The Dualshock3 wireless controller for the PlayStation 3system provides the most intuitive game play experience withpressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of thehighly sensitive SIXAXIS motion sensing technology.

Pressure sensors that rumble witheach action making every impactfeel like you're right in the game

Features Bluetoothtechnology for wirelessgame play

Can be charged at any timethrough the PlayStation 3system using the controller'sUSB cable

Product Dimensions:8.8 x 5.8 x 3.5 inches

Weight:10.6ounces


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Manipulator:4 way D-pad

Battery Types: 2x AA

Features: Battery life to last 30-60 hours.A 2.4 GHz bandwidth to communicatewith the console. Features 6KB of "non-volatile" memory. Uses a SYNCHRO button to identify Wiicontrollers that can be used with theconsole. LEDs show which player iscommunicating with the console andillustrate battery life.

A built-in rumble motor can be turned onor off. Built in speaker.

Specifications: Manufacturer: Nintendo

Device Type: Game pad

Compatibility: Wii

Connectivity Technology:Wireless (Bluetooth and Infrared)

Connectivity: Bluetooth

Comfort Features:Left handed & Right handed design,Ergonomic design

Extras:The Nunchuk which plugs into the

bottom of the Wii remote is anoptional attachment to add morecomplex, two handed, or moretraditional video game control. Itadds an analogue stick and twotrigger buttons (C and Z). Inaddition, it features motion sensorsthat can detect tilt and relativepositional movement, but itself doesnot feature the absolutepointing/point tracking ability of theWii remote

Features:The good: The Microsoft Xbox 360

Wireless controller is comfortable andpractical, with amazing wireless capabilityand solid battery life.The bad: The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wirelesscontroller is quite pricey, even without theoptional rechargeable battery accessories.Also, the controller lacks the motion-sensitive innovation of the Nintendo Wii

and Sony PS3 controllers and may stuntcreativity in games for the system.The bottom line: The Microsoft Xbox360 Wireless controller may be the mostexpensive first-party controller ever, but it'seasily the best, too.Form factor: ExternalBattery size:AA type

Specifications: Manufacturer: Microsoft

Device Type: Game pad

Compatibility: Xbox 360

2.4GHz wireless technologywith 30-foot range Use up to four controllerssimultaneously on one console Integrated headset port forXbox LIVE playAdjustable vibration feedbackfor longer battery life

Comfort Features:Left handed & Right handed design,Ergonomic design

Design Feature Comparison

Since this decade game controller manufacturers are competing each other to invent the best controller possible by changing theirdesign features. Changes includes their shapes, styles, ergonomics, colour etc. New designs have given us the ability to do a lot more

things than ever before. Now game controllers come with wireless & Bluetooth features. Where Nintendo took the initiative to playgames and do physical exercise simultaneously with their new game controller Wii Mote.


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Compare & Contrast

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Directional keys

pans the model

-Holding down B toorbit-Rolling and pitchingthe control to roll andpitch the model- Release B to stoporbiting

-Holding downAtoperform gesture- Shake the control toreset current view

Home key to resetcurrent view

The blue LEDs alsoshow how much

battery power remains.

The Wii Remote comes withawrist strap attached tothe bottom to ensure thesafety of the device.

The controllercommunicates wirelessly

with the console via short-range Bluetooth radio, with

which it is possible tooperate up to fourcontrollers as far as 10 m.

The controller isbeautiful, very shiny andstylish. It can be easilyfitted in your hand.

The controller also features asmallbuilt-in speaker to allowthe controller to play soundeffects when performing certainmoves.

The main "revolutionary" aspect ofthe controller is in it's motion sensingcapabilities; capable of sensing handmovements as motion, gestures and evenpointing, it's intended to make gamesnatural, intuitive and most importantly,inventive.

BANG!

BUZZ!!To make gaming as

accessible to people of all

ages and all abilities,Nintendo wanted to create a

controller that was as

inviting as it was

sophisticated. The outcomeis the Wii Mote!!The stylish Xbox 360

controller easily fits inyour hand. The controlleris much more smallerthan any of the oldcontrollers fromMicrosoft.

The rubber surfacegives you extracomfort while playing

your games.

D-Pad (DirectionalKeys)

New left and right shoulderbuttons are designed for easeof use.

The controller has a standard 2.5mmheadphone jack on the back so that the usercan plug in a headset for voicecommunication during game play.

The "back" and "start" buttons havebeen moved to a more central positionon the face of the controller.

Colour:White, Black, Dark Blue,Light Blue, Pink

2AA Battery Unit Ergonomic design.

Colour:WhiteVibration


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