The controllers that I'm aware of connect via bluetooth. They are generally a little limited in scope. There aren't that many games, that I'm aware of, that actually use them. it's the trouble with these controllers. I don't know how they're implemented, if there's a common library for their use, if they give the same data to the device, anything. Also, Shawn, iOS is a little picky about what it lets connect via bluetooth. In theory, you could use a wii controller, though I think that the app would have to handle the connection, as the phone would, I think, not allow it.
On 10/10/15, Scott Chesworth <[email protected]> wrote: > So far as I know, the genres that got third party iOS controllers to > market was remakes and emulations of retro titles, where there was no > support for the motion sensors in newer devices. Most of those early > models of controller had either a slot or some form of mounting so > that your iPhone or iPod Touch sat securely atop the controller > positioned in such a way that its screen became the screen of what was > intended to be a makeshift handheld game console. I haven't kept up > with the market since investigating a few of the early options, but > would be surprised if the manufacturers have abandoned that approach > entirely. Point being that if newer games supported the controller > hardware and also motion sensors, you could in theory have the best of > all three forms of interaction... gestures, motion, and buttons. Only > difference from now is that you'd potentially be making the motions > with something more ergonomic in your hand than an iPhone. It's > already in effect on mainstream consoles, so why not iOS next I guess. > > Interesting topic. I'll probably look more into this soon to see > whether there's a form of entertainment I've missed out on that'd make > time pass quicker on my way back from the day job. > > Scott > > > On 10/7/15, Charles Rivard <[email protected]> wrote: >> Only thin, though, is that the motion sensors are in the device, not the >> controller. That would be kind of like trying to tilt your phone with a >> Bluetooth keyboard, wouldn't it? It won't work. >> >> --- >> Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're >> finished, >> >> you! really! are! finished! >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dakotah Rickard" <[email protected]> >> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 9:24 AM >> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] iPhone game controllers for games like Zombie >> Arena,BlindSide, and A Blind Legend. >> >> >>> For Blindside and Audio Defense, at least, it would be interesting to >>> have >>> >>> these controlers. I haven't played Blind Legend, so ... no opinion. It's >>> always nice to have multiple options. >>> Still, the two games I have played offer the most emersion with the >>> accelerometer option. The finger swipe option is workable, as (I >>> suppose) >>> >>> is the tilt option for some, but the motion control option feels most >>> ... >>> >>> interactive. I think that adding the controlers to these titles would be >>> cool, but I'd also like, maybe like more, if the developers were simply >>> more aware of our interest in these devices. IF people are more aware of >>> our interest and the devices's availability, I'm sure they could come up >>> with even more interesting and appropriate titles for the controler >>> style >>> >>> of gameplay. >>> >>> >>> Signed: >>> Dakotah Rickard >>> >>>> On Oct 6, 2015, at 13:26, Charles Rivard <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> I think that your iDevice should be the controller. That's what the >>>> motion sensors are for. >>>> >>>> --- >>>> Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're >>>> finished, you! really! are! finished! >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gmail" <[email protected]> >>>> To: "Gamers Discussion List" <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 12:05 PM >>>> Subject: [Audyssey] iPhone game controllers for games like Zombie >>>> Arena,BlindSide, and A Blind Legend. >>>> >>>> >>>>> Accessible games on iOS probably don't have any support for ^these >>>>> controllers, but wouldn't it be cool if they did? It would be awesome >>>>> to >>>>> >>>>> get controller support for titles like Zombie Arena, BlindSide, and A >>>>> Blind Legend. I'm not sure how this all works, but I ink the developer >>>>> has to support individual controllers. Having never used any of these >>>>> devices, I can't speak to the quality or usability of any of them. >>>>> >>>>> What do you all think? Would having controller support for any of >>>>> these >>>>> >>>>> games be something you'd like to see? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Ari >>>>> --- >>>>> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >>>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>>>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >>>>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>>>> list, >>>>> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- >>>>> No virus found in this message. >>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>> Version: 2015.0.6140 / Virus Database: 4435/10768 - Release Date: >>>>> 10/06/15 >>>> >>>> >>>> --- >>>> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >>>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>>> list, >>>> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >>> >>> --- >>> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>> [email protected]. >>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>> list, >>> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >>> >>> >>> ----- >>> No virus found in this message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 2015.0.6140 / Virus Database: 4435/10774 - Release Date: >>> 10/07/15 >>> >> >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> [email protected]. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >> list, >> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >> > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. > -- Signed: Dakotah Rickard --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. 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