The iPad mini
is, by and large, deemed to be a consumption device, and although it surely has
some productive qualities, it’s definitely seen as more of an entertainment
package than its larger sibling. With this in mind, a group of creative
individuals have started a Techdy campaign to gather support for their
rather beautiful gaming controller for the fledgling slate, and as well as
doubling up as a smart cover when not in use, it also looks robust enough to
keep your iPad mini securely in place when it is.
The peripheral is called Game D,
and offers a similar button configuration / layout to what you would find on a
PlayStation control pad. Having seen a lot of these kinds of devices in the
past, many have looked good without managing to offer the kind of responsiveness
and accuracy that maintains the physical controller’s relevance in this
touch-dominated era. However, the demonstration video seems to illustrate a
device which has been well built, and adept to coping with the demands of the
avid gamer:
The founding team
are looking to raise $500,000 in the next 29 days in order to turn this product
into a reality, and although the reservation price of $39 is very reasonable, I
suspect the team may struggle to hit that half a million mark in just over four
weeks. Thus far, 16 gaming fans have registered an interest to the tune of
$1,140, but I really do hope the founders haven’t set the funding goal too
steep.
The striking thing about Game D, as
well as the apparently sturdy aluminum build, is its versatility. You can clip
your iPad mini on magnetically for some easily-accessible handheld gaming, or
stand it within the contoured groove for some arcade-style action.
As well as the
iPad mini version, there’s also a Game D designed to suit the Google-branded
Nexus 7, and with that very agreeable $39 price tag also attached, may be
something you wish to consider.
The Pro version,
which also packs in dual-shock analog control sticks and vibration, is priced
at $69, but is restricted only to the iPad mini.
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