JOYSTICK-IT for iPhone gives you that nostalgic arcade control
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If you haven’t noticed by now, mobile gaming is exploding at a rapid rate with most people nowadays using their smartphones to kick back, relax, and kill some time playing a variety of games. However, if you so happen to adore some of the nostalgic games out there that generally operate with some sort of on-screen joystick, you might find the JOYSTICK-IT for iPhone somewhat useful.
Even though it’s made specifically to work with the iPhone, we managed to use the JOYSTICK-IT with other smartphones as well – albeit, it works on games that feature fixed virtual on-screen controls. For example, this physical arcade joystick will work with old-school titles like Pac-Man that measures control in a uniform manner. However, for other modern games like Gun Bros, it doesn’t quite work out since it measures control based on how you swipe the on-screen joystick.
Of course, we checked it out for ourselves playing Street Fighter II Champion Edition on the iPhone 4, but due the game's nature of executing complex controls, the JOYSTICK-IT isn’t the ideal thing for it. Rather, it’s better suited for less intense games – like Pac-Man or Frogger. Additionally, its suction is rather lacking seeing that it comes off if you happen to angle it towards one side all the way, which isn’t something you want to happen during the thick of battle.
Ultimately, it’s made to work with less intensive games, but considering that it sports a price point of $17.99, it’s a bit up there to actually experience physical controls with a game. Still, we’re sure some people will surely appreciate its offering.
source: Think Geek
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8 Comments
1. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 02 Jul 2011, 16:21 0 0
This would be great for the ipad or something. The iphone's screen is small as it is and that thing just takes up too much room.
2. John.V posted on 02 Jul 2011, 19:19 0 0
They actually sell a larger sized one specifically for the iPad, but I believe it's price at $30 or something.
3. pete7625 (banned) posted on 02 Jul 2011, 20:13 0 0
Yep, there's one for the iPad, it's called fling. But it is a little more expensive than this.
4. protozeloz posted on 03 Jul 2011, 06:41 0 0
Found this one on eBay the other day and it looked quite interesting, hope it's worth the sharehttp://cgi.ebay.com/Game-Controller-Thumb-Joystick-for-iPod-Touch-iPhone-4_W0QQitemZ390327835174QQcateg
oryZ42425QQvarZQQcmdZViewItem
5. Phullofphil posted on 03 Jul 2011, 11:08 0 0
games that need joysticks and have those controlers on the screen kinda suck for iphone in my opinion. I am not a huge gamer but it would be nice if the black part under the speaker and home button had a touch sensitive spot for game controles along with buttons on top. theres room if you move camara around to other side
6. bcmpray (unregistered) posted on 01 Aug 2011, 02:13 0 0
it's for ipad, iphone is too small for that. i just got one on 7daysget.com, $5.99
7. bcmpray posted on 01 Aug 2011, 02:22 0 0
sorry, the link for $5.99 ishttp://www.7daysget.com/index.
php?main_page=advanced_search_ result&inc_subcat=1&search_in_ description=1&keyword=joystick-it&cPath=2464
8. gaby1451 posted on 23 May 2012, 13:51 0 0
Doesn't work at all. Bought it off amazon, it doesn't register movements well. Have to press down in the area you want moved, but then it just ends up coming off the screen. I wouldn't recommend this. Better off getting a "fling" controller; cost a bit more but much better.
