Bladepad – the iPhone case that’s also a controller
If there’s one lingering issue with mobile games, it’s the controls. More specifically, touchscreen controls for fast-paced games, which lack the accuracy, comfort and speed we’re used to seeing on consoles – not to mention the fact you’re forced to obscure part of the screen with your sausage-like digits.
Bladepad aims to sidestep this issue by delivering a proper physical gaming controller: there’s a d-pad, two analogue sticks, four main buttons and two bumpers on board. And all this can be fitted to a detachable protective case for the iPhone 4 and 4S.
The Bladepad connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth 4.0, which you’ll only find on the 4 and 4S currently. You can also use it with the third-generation iPad (although obviously without the protective case).
The inventors are looking for $55,000 in funding for the project.
[Bladepad Kickstarter via LockerGnome]
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hartley032
40 weeks ago
The 4S is an awesome phone!!! Lots of great features and the A5 processor make it almost as powerful as a laptop. I realized exactly how valuable this device will be. After streaming a movie, he brought up a "Keynote" presentation on the large screen. It was then I realized with the appropriate peripherals mainly a Bluetooth keyboard and an Apple cable connected to a large monitor, this device can be used on business trips instead of my laptop. Still have some more playing to do with it but the device is powerful enough to accomplish plenty!!