Re: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.)
On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 01:14:58PM -0800, Matthew Alvernaz wrote: > Hi, I definetly would be interested in something like that. [My Reply:] Not me, really. Not for something cartridge-based, and not 8 bit. I recently just spent $1000 on a Core-Duo Windows laptop, and $3500 on a Quad-Core Linux desktop, and going back to the 1980's for processor speed and power when there are already two well-established 64-bit platforms to write for doesn't really appeal to me. While 8-bit systems can do alot, you really have to get down to writing in assembly language again to bring out what they can really do, because of memory limitations. By the time you got the speech synthesizer core installed, there would hardly be any room left for games or much else. Spending $200 to play Pong, Asteroids, or Space invaders when those programs are already on Linux is kind of like putting the cart before the horse. With a little creative editting, the linux games could be made accessible and ported to Windows, though how you'd make a popular side-scroller like Defender accessible, I dunno. Sorry, but I just can't see spending money for a well-outdated platform, when I'd rather see the software on platforms I've already paid out the nose for. Michael -- Linux User: 177869 # Powered By: Intel # http://rivensight.dyndns.org Postings Copyrighted 2010-2011 by: Michael Ferranti --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.)
Hi, I definetly would be interested in something like that. Although as someone mentioned before, it would be nice to still be able to play games with my sighted friends. On Feb 14, 2011, at 1:04 PM, Mich wrote: > Hi. O yes I would be for sure Interested. I would gladly pay 200 for a consul > that was accessible. from Mich. > - Original Message - From: "Travis Siegel" > > To: > Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 7:15 AM > Subject: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind > gamingcomunity.) > > >> Speaking of console games. >> Would there be any interest in a console built with the blind gamer in mind? >> I have access to something that could easily be turned into a console with >> games built from scratch that could easily be played by blind and visually >> impaired users. >> There would be games like asteroids, space invaders, and the like. >> (yes, all your old favorites) built for a console, and completely accessible. >> I could do this, but I'd have to know there would be an interest for such a >> thing. >> The consols would cost roughly $200, and the games would be on cartridges >> just i like the cartridge systems out there now. >> And, a developer kit could be sold so others could develop games as well. >> It would plug into your tv, (not your computer) but it would be a true >> console system, and would be as acessible as I could make it. >> With the cost of the initial console and programming hardware and such >> though, it couldn't really sell for less than 200, and even then, I'd only >> be making $31 on a sale, which really isn't much all things considered. >> But, I'd do it if there would be an interest in such things, as I believe it >> would be a great thing to have a console system we could play ourselves. >> Anyone else interested? >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >> 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/gamers@audyssey.org. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > 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/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.)
If you decide to do this, would love to somehow work on that. Dunno in what capacity I could help, but... -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Travis Siegel Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 6:15 AM To: gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.) Speaking of console games. Would there be any interest in a console built with the blind gamer in mind? I have access to something that could easily be turned into a console with games built from scratch that could easily be played by blind and visually impaired users. There would be games like asteroids, space invaders, and the like. (yes, all your old favorites) built for a console, and completely accessible. I could do this, but I'd have to know there would be an interest for such a thing. The consols would cost roughly $200, and the games would be on cartridges just i like the cartridge systems out there now. And, a developer kit could be sold so others could develop games as well. It would plug into your tv, (not your computer) but it would be a true console system, and would be as acessible as I could make it. With the cost of the initial console and programming hardware and such though, it couldn't really sell for less than 200, and even then, I'd only be making $31 on a sale, which really isn't much all things considered. But, I'd do it if there would be an interest in such things, as I believe it would be a great thing to have a console system we could play ourselves. Anyone else interested? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.)
WHAT OS WOULD WE BE RUNNING THIS ON. wOULD WE USE LINUX OF SOME SORT OR WINDOWS OR WHAT AND HOW ABOUT LICENCING. tHIS IS A MAJOR PROJECT. At 09:56 a.m. 15/02/2011, you wrote: It would be a start toward having something sort of like what sighted people are using, although these titles are quite old. Like I say, though, it would be a start. I know it would be too early to probably know, but what about hardware and software updates to make the console able to be played by both blind and sighted gamers on an equal basis? The games for sighted gamers would be far in the future, and, by that time, we would still be left in the dust. Even so, I think I would be interested, particularly in sports games, trivia games, and strategy games that are totally blind friendly. --- Shepherds are the best beasts! - Original Message - From: "Travis Siegel" To: Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 6:15 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.) Speaking of console games. Would there be any interest in a console built with the blind gamer in mind? I have access to something that could easily be turned into a console with games built from scratch that could easily be played by blind and visually impaired users. There would be games like asteroids, space invaders, and the like. (yes, all your old favorites) built for a console, and completely accessible. I could do this, but I'd have to know there would be an interest for such a thing. The consols would cost roughly $200, and the games would be on cartridges just i like the cartridge systems out there now. And, a developer kit could be sold so others could develop games as well. It would plug into your tv, (not your computer) but it would be a true console system, and would be as acessible as I could make it. With the cost of the initial console and programming hardware and such though, it couldn't really sell for less than 200, and even then, I'd only be making $31 on a sale, which really isn't much all things considered. But, I'd do it if there would be an interest in such things, as I believe it would be a great thing to have a console system we could play ourselves. Anyone else interested? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.)
My only question is.. what about legalities? You can't just redistribute those games without permission especially through the market. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.)
Hi. O yes I would be for sure Interested. I would gladly pay 200 for a consul that was accessible. from Mich. - Original Message - From: "Travis Siegel" To: Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 7:15 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.) Speaking of console games. Would there be any interest in a console built with the blind gamer in mind? I have access to something that could easily be turned into a console with games built from scratch that could easily be played by blind and visually impaired users. There would be games like asteroids, space invaders, and the like. (yes, all your old favorites) built for a console, and completely accessible. I could do this, but I'd have to know there would be an interest for such a thing. The consols would cost roughly $200, and the games would be on cartridges just i like the cartridge systems out there now. And, a developer kit could be sold so others could develop games as well. It would plug into your tv, (not your computer) but it would be a true console system, and would be as acessible as I could make it. With the cost of the initial console and programming hardware and such though, it couldn't really sell for less than 200, and even then, I'd only be making $31 on a sale, which really isn't much all things considered. But, I'd do it if there would be an interest in such things, as I believe it would be a great thing to have a console system we could play ourselves. Anyone else interested? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.)
It would be a start toward having something sort of like what sighted people are using, although these titles are quite old. Like I say, though, it would be a start. I know it would be too early to probably know, but what about hardware and software updates to make the console able to be played by both blind and sighted gamers on an equal basis? The games for sighted gamers would be far in the future, and, by that time, we would still be left in the dust. Even so, I think I would be interested, particularly in sports games, trivia games, and strategy games that are totally blind friendly. --- Shepherds are the best beasts! - Original Message - From: "Travis Siegel" To: Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 6:15 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Consoles (was Re: my frustration with the blind gamingcomunity.) Speaking of console games. Would there be any interest in a console built with the blind gamer in mind? I have access to something that could easily be turned into a console with games built from scratch that could easily be played by blind and visually impaired users. There would be games like asteroids, space invaders, and the like. (yes, all your old favorites) built for a console, and completely accessible. I could do this, but I'd have to know there would be an interest for such a thing. The consols would cost roughly $200, and the games would be on cartridges just i like the cartridge systems out there now. And, a developer kit could be sold so others could develop games as well. It would plug into your tv, (not your computer) but it would be a true console system, and would be as acessible as I could make it. With the cost of the initial console and programming hardware and such though, it couldn't really sell for less than 200, and even then, I'd only be making $31 on a sale, which really isn't much all things considered. But, I'd do it if there would be an interest in such things, as I believe it would be a great thing to have a console system we could play ourselves. Anyone else interested? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
