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mphayvanh · 04-06-05, 03:00 AM

I wanted to stay away from using an existing gamepad like an actual Xbox controller or the PSX controller. I'm using just their button mechanism for my design. The big problem with gamepads or the Zeta controller is trying to play it like a gaming device i.e. the PSP. With an attachment controller, you almost have to find a resting stand for the PDA while your hands operate the controller. Hopefully, my design will overcome that obstacle and play games like it should be played.

The other problem, there's not enough games out there that requires a gamepad. Most developers are making more games where you use the stylus or a combo of the built-in joystick and on-screen buttons (Stunt Car for example). I personally will be using it with Morphgear and hoping someone finds a way to emulate the PSP or DS.

04-06-05, 03:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
mphayvanh Aximsite Major League Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 376 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wanted to stay away from using an existing gamepad like an actual Xbox controller or the PSX controller. I'm using just their button mechanism for my design. The big problem with gamepads or the Zeta controller is trying to play it like a gaming device i.e. the PSP. With an attachment controller, you almost have to find a resting stand for the PDA while your hands operate the controller. Hopefully, my design will overcome that obstacle and play games like it should be played. The other problem, there's not enough games out there that requires a gamepad. Most developers are making more games where you use the stylus or a combo of the built-in joystick and on-screen buttons (Stunt Car for example). I personally will be using it with Morphgear and hoping someone finds a way to emulate the PSP or DS. Last edited by mphayvanh; 04-06-05 at 03:09 AM.