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WTF at this controller
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â Narayan
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Yeah, but let's face it, only losers care about MLG.The Faceless Master said:
Watch the video that contains footage of folks playing with it, or buy it and try it yourself.Olivero said:
ok I think I understand how it works.....interesting..
it just basically makes it easier for you to reach all the buttons by having each button near your fingers and you just have to bump into those sensors to "press" that button....and you can move those sensors around to what best fits you.
interesting....I don't know if it works..but still interesting.
its almost like you are controlling a puppet....but instead of pulling up on a string you are just flicking it from various angles..and each string is connected to a face button.
it just basically makes it easier for you to reach all the buttons by having each button near your fingers and you just have to bump into those sensors to "press" that button....and you can move those sensors around to what best fits you.
interesting....I don't know if it works..but still interesting.
its almost like you are controlling a puppet....but instead of pulling up on a string you are just flicking it from various angles..and each string is connected to a face button.
theinfinityissue
Member
God damn it, I was just playing call of duty online and Daniel incinerated me. This controller gimp mask is game breaking.
Boonoo said:
When I'm using my DS or 360 I'm never exerting much pressure with my fingertips. I could easily manipulate several buttons placed there. The same goes with the trigger. I'd like to get the bumper button moved to be in line with the trigger.
Everywhere this device has a button extension is a place where the button should have been in the first place.
It took years for mice manufacturers to place two buttons under the thumb. I'd like to see more companies taking chances with controllers, but it's an expensive proposition.
shaowebb
Member
Guevara said:
Whoa...
I wanted to mock the fuck out of this thing but my rate of fire would be huge with the trigger sensitivity this thing allows. Plus, the optional positioning showed at the end of the video with that chunk on the right allows you to tap b without ever having to remove your right thumb from strafing.
I'll admit this thing looks clunky as fuck, but with the bonus of insanely fast triggers and the ability to strafe and hit face buttons without moving my thumb you could get a lot faster very quickly using one of these. I'll have to test this out to see if it feels natural enough to work, but this...this might work.
SolsticeZero
Banned
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so! <3
â Narayan
Member
Imagine playing Bayonetta with this thing.
deadmuffin
Member
does that controller have a jetpack?
â Narayan
Member
You can perform nine actions at the same time and someone still complains about something.Askani said:
Only on GAF.
Gaming Truth
Member
Afrikan said:
There's something else with it too. The tightening restricts the bounceback of the buttons. What this means is that in button-mashing situations (# of button hits per second), the lack of recoil thanks to this contraption helps tremendously with the rate.
Still, I liked it better when I could flick a switch to enable rapid-fire. This still makes me do all the hard work, it's just easier to do it now.
Askani said:
:lol yeah..
here is an instruction video of the guy pushing "all" the buttons....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6C7TbrVyQU&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
great Idea though.
Only for the ridiculousness of it. If you're already going that far, why not find a way to do it?
lowrider007
Licorice-flavoured booze?
I honestly thought it was some kind of sophisticated padlock for your controller.
Neuromancer
Member
I would be tempted to take one for the team and try this thing but it doesn't look like it'd work with my beloved chatpad.
In all seriousness though, even though I was making fun of this thing if it helps people with certain hand issues that's pretty cool.
In all seriousness though, even though I was making fun of this thing if it helps people with certain hand issues that's pretty cool.
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
So my assumption is that the yellow and blue dongles hang above the triggers so you can flip up your indexes, effectively hitting X and Y without taking your thumb off of the right stick.
That's kind of cool actually. If I were a competitive gamer, I might be interested in it.
That's kind of cool actually. If I were a competitive gamer, I might be interested in it.
plagiarize
Banned
going from the manual, it should shorten the trigger responses too making them more like buttons in terms of their responsiveness.
wouldn't be good for a racing game in other words. it's an interesting little gizmo though even if it's not for me.
wouldn't be good for a racing game in other words. it's an interesting little gizmo though even if it's not for me.
MomoPufflet
Member
I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to try it out. It looks really interesting.
plagiarize
Banned
maybe you shouldn't use the term 'handicapped' like that in a thread about a controller cover originally designed to help people with an actual handicap.SamuraiX- said:
The Faceless Master
Member
it's got nothing to do with liking or not liking.. getting banned = more press/publicity/hype!
Huevos de Oro
Member
Ew. It has some sort of eerie organic vibe to it. Like an extraterrestrial automated anal probe.
Throwaway123456789
Member
Olivero said:
Please do, and tell us how it goes! It would be fantastic for your friend if it worked!
Wanted to see how much it was ($60) so went to the shop
http://www.avengercontroller.com/store/index.php/avenger.html
Their Customer reviews:
Wow - it's like being on Live chat without turning the game on!
http://www.avengercontroller.com/store/index.php/avenger.html
Their Customer reviews:
Johan said:
avenger controller said:
Wow - it's like being on Live chat without turning the game on!
charlequin
Banned
Now you, too, can learn an insanely baroque new method of controlling your favorite games!
My favorite part of the video is when they reverently demonstrate that blowing on your controller will activate one of the buttons as if this is somehow a good thing
My favorite part of the video is when they reverently demonstrate that blowing on your controller will activate one of the buttons as if this is somehow a good thing
Always-honest
Banned
that looks ridiculous. would like to try though.
charlequin
Banned
Ronabo said:
Sadly, calling it a "360 Controller Gimp Suit" would be kind of insensitive given its potential actual utility for disabled gamers. :lol
The Faceless Master
Member
c'mon, i'm sure you understand that the point is to show how little effort you can use to perform an action. and actually, it would be hilarious to blow on the controller and knife someone!charlequin said:
Air Zombie Meat
Member
yo dawg, I heard you like triggers
charlequin
Banned
The Faceless Master said:
I understand the point, but that doesn't make the video not kind of goofy and bad.
In terms of "pro gaming," I really kind of question the degree to which most of these improvements are relevant or the reaction time needed to depress a face button vs. knock into an ultra-sensitive borg limb thing is a relevant factor compared to the actual human reaction time that's the real limiting factor. (Making it possible to treat the triggers like real buttons is at least more arguable.)
