New Details on Paradox Controller: PC compatibility and more
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 by StevenBodielobus has just announced that their Paradox PlayStation 2 Controller will ship with a USB mode for PC’s, plus joystick emulation for games that don’t support mouse-style input. In the advance press release, Bodielobus also hints at “adapters for other consoles”, which could enhance “games like Resistance and Gears of War”.
I am particularly interested in the PC compatibility, since I’ve always thought that PC gaming could be improved if both hands weren’t chained to the desk mouse and keyboard. A trackball controller would seem to be a cure for that.
In addition, I see some advantages in the Paradox’s PC compatibility that might not be obvious. First of all, I presume that PC gamers will be more welcoming to an innovative design like the Paradox than their PlayStation-owning counterparts. Secondly, a hand-held trackball controller could be exactly what some PC owners need, given the current push towards “PCs as home media centers”. I’ll explain this point in a later post.
The Paradox controller is now available for pre-order, exclusively through bodieLobus’ promotional website BuyReflex.com.
I’ll leave you with these promotional images sent to Trackballer.com from Bodielobus:
March 26th, 2007 at 5:51 am
If they would only build a controller for xbox 360. I would buy one even if no games supported it yet – just to make a statement
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March 26th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
The press release hints at a future adapter for Xbo6 360, which would be great. I’m with you though, John.
April 12th, 2007 at 2:35 am
Found this one: http://forums.xbox.com/11175023/ShowPost.aspx
September 13th, 2007 at 4:23 am
It seem to be unclear if this thing is getting released. Sadly. As said, a 360 and PS3-controler would probobly sell mutch better.
I’d love to see more videos from this controler. A video of the actual controler in action would be very nice.
October 9th, 2007 at 5:56 am
So would I. I fear the product is great but the organization behind is lacking…
April 2nd, 2008 at 5:47 am
So what now? Is this thing dead? Is this Blog dead?? Very disappointing! Especially that there is still no alternative… the splitfish Frag FX just sucks.
July 12th, 2009 at 8:48 am
there is only 1 thing like this and its for PC any way FFS what a bunch of mutant idiots get to be in charge in this glorious collection of hairless apes.