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The Evolution of the Game Controller

The Evolution of the Game Controller. A story of human-computer interaction in gaming. ::In the beginning. The Atari 2600 +Released in 1977 +Very basic design +Very bad design. The Atari 5200 +1 st with start, pause, reset +Keypad?? + Awkward!. ::First Success. The Nintendo

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The Evolution of the Game Controller

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  1. The Evolution of theGame Controller • A story of human-computer • interaction in gaming

  2. ::In the beginning... The Atari 2600 +Released in 1977 +Very basic design +Very bad design The Atari 5200 +1st with start, pause, reset +Keypad?? +Awkward!

  3. ::First Success The Nintendo +Came to US in 1985/86 +1st “hold with both hands, control with both thumbs design” +The DPad revolution

  4. ::New kid on the block The SEGA Genesis +Sleek Ergonomics +6 buttons, 1 thumb +Fighter's Choice Award

  5. ::The Next Generation Super Nintendo +Ergonomics again +Shoulder Buttons +Short on face buttons +Most copied design

  6. ::Getting Even The Sony Playstation +The Controversy +We've got a copycat +Moving in the 3rd dimension

  7. ::Changes in 3D Nintendo 64 +3 prongs for 3D +The “Z” trigger +Lets get ready to rumble

  8. ::Catching the Trend The Playstation Dual Shock and the PS2 Dual Shock +Another copycat +”If it ain't broke, don't fix it”

  9. ::The Odd Man Out SEGA Dreamcast +SEGA Saturn descendant +Rather large, but comfy +The VMU

  10. ::MS Invasion Xbox +Too big for Japanese +Lots of borrowing +Longer, quick release cord Xbox 360 +Wireless freedom +Menu access +Best of both worlds

  11. ::Embracing change...again Nintendo GameCube +Very comfortable and intuitive design +Simplicity +New triggers

  12. ::Wii Like It Nintendo Wii +Paradigm shift +Its like a TV remote +The Nunchuck Wii Drums Wii Zapper

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