The video gaming world just keeps on getting better and better,
especially when it comes to mobile gaming. Years ago, gamers had to have
a console hooked up to their television set at home or they had to go
to an arcade to play the latest games. Now, thanks to the invention of
tablets and smartphones, gamers can bring the arcade with them wherever
they go. However, one issue seems to stick with mobile gamers – the
controller. With touchscreens so sensitive (don’t get me wrong, that’s
actually a good thing) sometimes it’s just really hard to play certain
games. Just think about how many extra points you could’ve had in Temple
Run 2 if your finger hadn’t accidentally made you topple to your death!
Or, how many stars could you have earned in Angry Birds Star Wars if
that last-second finger twitch hadn’t sent your bird careening off in
the wrong direction?
Help Is On The Way
Many mobile gamers have probably asked this question at one time or
another: “Why does my finger have to control all of my games?” The good
news is that an answer is on the way in the form of the
Drone controller.
The Drone controller, a product of Evolution Controllers, takes gaming
to a whole new level with its ability to play games across multiple
gaming platforms, including but not limited to: smartphones, tablets,
PC’s, Kindle Fires, and Chromebooks. This would be a welcome change
since controllers can get pretty expensive, especially when you have to
buy more than one for each system. For those gamers who are also lovers
of many colors, the Drone controller will be available in 7 different
colors, including red, white, and blue. It will also come equipped with a
rechargeable battery. As far as the cost goes, it will cost
approximately the same as a normal console controller.
According to the
Drone’s website,
the controller will have “…dual analog sticks, Dpad, 2 bumpers, 2
triggers, Start, Select + A,B,X,Y buttons.” Indeed it sounds like this
controller might resemble major console controllers such as the ones
used with the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. This would certainly be a
welcome change for anyone who has cursed their finger after it cost them
the game.
While drones in the news as of late have been the source of anything
but good news, this Drone might just be the start of something great for
mobile gamers everywhere. Have a look for yourself at the Drone’s promo
video, courtesy of their
Kickstarter page.