Details surface on iOS twin stick controller
Developer Gameloft and accessory makers Duo Games have teamed up to bring iOS gamers their own twin stick controller which is currently is supported by FIVE available titles.
According to IGN, the "Duo Gamer" connects to your iOS device through Bluetooth and requires 2 AA batteries. In addition, the controller also features 4 face buttons along with 2 shoulder buttons and a pair of control sticks. Each Duo Gamer comes packaged with a stand for your device allowing for a more comfortable experience.
As of now Gameloft has announced 5 games that the controller will be able to support:
- Asphalt 7:Heat
- Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front
- Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation
- N.O.V.A 3
- Order & Chaos Online
More titles are expected to follow after the controller's launch.
Currently, the Duo Gamer is unavailable, but when it does release you'll be able to purchase it on Amazon, as well as Target and Apple stores costing $79.99.
So g1s what do you think? Will this accessory change IOS gaming forever? Or is it just another cash grab? Let me know in the comment section below!
Check out the controller in action here!
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g1 DISCUSSIONS
jasminjh
The iPhone has needed a way to play games with traditional buttons for a while now. That said, I think this would be better if it were something you physically plugged the iPhone/whatever into. Heck, even if it were just a plastic shell for the iPhone that was attached to the controller itself. neon open sign
Virtanen
A small group of Virtual On fans will get their twin stick controllers and an edge over the Xbox Live Arcade competition. modded xbox 360 controller
Albino Rhino
$80 for THAT?! It looks terrible! I wouldn't mind having an accessory like this for my phone but this looks like a chinese knock off of something else. Try again.
lcvolt
i wouldnt pay more than 5 dollars. and with that ugly esign on the picture, probably no more than 3 counting taxes.
Shinx
$79.99?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n5E7feJHw0
shinpichu
The iPhone has needed a way to play games with traditional buttons for a while now. That said, I think this would be better if it were something you physically plugged the iPhone/whatever into. Heck, even if it were just a plastic shell for the iPhone that was attached to the controller itself.
SoulCrash
$79.99??? to play $5 app games.... ._. wut??
DanDrakoII
This is a joke right? IOS gaming is all about portable casual gaming, having someone carry their phone in one pocket and a controller in the other is just idiotic. What if you wanna play while sitting on the bus? Or the Can? Where would you sit the device so you could see the screen? The only time to use it would be sitting at home and even then who sits at home to play on an iPhone? Not a casual gamer
Alpha Unit
It will only change iOS gaming if it manages to sell.
Sean Capdeville
Yes, this will change iOS gaming. Now that there's one dual-stick iOS controller, many more will follow, which is great. As much as an advocate I am for touch controls working as well as physical ones, this will help more console gamers get into the console-grade iOS titles.
Even though this comes with a nice stand, this is a bit too pricey. I'm a HUGE fan of Gameloft and of NOVA 3 specifically, as you could guess from my official review, so I'll probably end up getting this. I honestly can't help myself. For others, however, I think waiting for a price drop or for new competitors is probably the best idea.
Thanks for posting this news story, Adam. I saw it earlier this week and was hoping it would make its way to ScrewAttack.