Entries in 'joypad' (25)

Xbox 720 controller largely unchanged; GameStop boss says new machine is "very hot"

Xbox 720 controller largely unchanged; GameStop boss says new machine is "very hot"

The controller used with Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox is nearly identical to the model that ships with Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 3rd 2013 at 9:40AM in News
Apple to launch official iOS gamepad - report

Apple to launch official iOS gamepad - report

Apple is to launch an official gamepad for iOS devices “soon”, according to a report.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 11:08AM in News
PS4 to abandon DualShock design - report

PS4 to abandon DualShock design - report

Sony’s PlayStation 4 will be the first machine in the series to abandon the DualShock joypad design, according to online reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 18th 2013 at 2:08PM in News
Gameloft announces Bluetooth iOS joypad

Gameloft announces Bluetooth iOS joypad

Yet another Bluetooth iOS controller is on the way courtesy of leading developer Gameloft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 2nd 2012 at 9:39AM in News

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Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console confirmed

Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed the Limited Edition halo 4 Xbox 360 console SKU.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 16th 2012 at 11:29AM in News
Epic's Rein talks Surface's Xbox gaming credentials

Epic's Rein talks Surface's Xbox gaming credentials

One of the world’s leading developers sees Microsoft’s new Surface tablet as a viable games platform for the years ahead.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 19th 2012 at 1:31PM in News
Is the 'new' Wii u controller actually the 'old' Wii U controller?

Is the 'new' Wii u controller actually the 'old' Wii U controller?

Twitter faux pas, fake, PR stunt or employee blunder? Who knows, but in the mean time there’s nothing to stop us speculating!

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 21st 2012 at 11:23AM in News
Joy Ride sequel ditches Kinect

Joy Ride sequel ditches Kinect

A sequel to Xbox 360 title Kinect Joy Ride has been announced and surprisingly this time the game will not use the console’s motion sensor.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2012 at 9:07AM in News

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Harmonix reveals new Rock Band game, abandons instruments

Harmonix reveals new Rock Band game, abandons instruments

The Rock Band brand is returning – though it has ditched its famous instrument peripherals.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 4th 2012 at 10:48AM in News
Get OnLive console and Saints Row 3 for £24.49

Get OnLive console and Saints Row 3 for £24.49

It’s all the industry is talking about today, and new streaming games service OnLive is doing all it can to ensure the public is just as enthused.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:30PM in News
Yoshida 'shocked' by 3DS circle pad design

Yoshida 'shocked' by 3DS circle pad design

The president of SCEA Worldwide Studios has admitted that he found Nintendo’s controversial decision to release a second circle pad add-on for 3DS “shocking”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 19th 2011 at 3:57PM in News
3DS circle pad release date and price

3DS circle pad release date and price

You can never predict what Nintendo will do.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 13th 2011 at 8:48AM in News

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Avenger controller coming to PS3

Avenger controller coming to PS3

Peripherals firm N-Control is releasing a PS3 version of its bizarre Avenger controller later this year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 25th 2011 at 10:59AM in News
KontrolFreek transforms joypads into arcade sticks

KontrolFreek transforms joypads into arcade sticks

A new accessory from peripherals manufacturer KontrolFreek allows gamers to give their standard controllers an arcade makeover.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 12th 2011 at 1:53PM in News
E3 2011: Gears 3 gets LE controller

E3 2011: Gears 3 gets LE controller

Epic's Xbox 360 only Gears of War 3 is to get a dedicated Limited Edition Xbox 360 controller, Microsoft has revealed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 9th 2011 at 12:13PM in News
Kinect will remain optional to devs

Kinect will remain optional to devs

First party developers for the Xbox 360 have not been told that they must use Kinect in all future titles, the platform holder has insisted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2010 at 12:43PM in News

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MS predicts 3m+ Kinect sales this Q4

MS predicts 3m+ Kinect sales this Q4

Xbox 360 motion camera Kinect will sell over 3m units this holiday period following its launch this November, platform holder Microsoft has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 16th 2010 at 4:55PM in News
Xbox 360 controller redesign confirmed

Xbox 360 controller redesign confirmed

Following reports of a change to the d-pad on the default Xbox 360 controller, Microsoft has confirmed that a revision to the popular peripheral is in the works.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 31st 2010 at 5:59PM in News
MS plays down Kinect’s hardcore appeal

MS plays down Kinect’s hardcore appeal

Microsoft has offered up a very simple explanation for the lack of hardcore games currently set to support the upcoming Kinect motion camera – the device isn’t aimed at the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 22nd 2010 at 5:53PM in News
Blizzard thinking of console WoW “all the time”

Blizzard thinking of console WoW “all the time”

Acclaimed MMO developer Blizzard has stated that a console version of its popular PC title World of Warcraft is getting serious thought-time at the studio, though the challenges of converting ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 9th 2010 at 12:06PM in News
Blaze reveals PS3 motion controller

Blaze reveals PS3 motion controller

Blaze will release a motion-sensing controller for PlayStation 3, MCV can reveal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 28th 2009 at 3:59PM in News
Microsoft won’t ditch the joypad

Microsoft won’t ditch the joypad

The industry’s move to embrace motion control does not mean the end of the traditional joypad, Microsoft has asserted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 4th 2009 at 1:11PM in News
TGS: All PSP games to be downloadable

TGS: All PSP games to be downloadable

Sony has confirmed that all of its future UMD PSP titles will be released simultaneously for download on the upcoming PSP Store – which, incidentally, has been given a Japanese ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 9th 2008 at 1:29PM in News
Another new MegaDrive heads to retail

Another new MegaDrive heads to retail

After the announcement of its portable MegaDrive system caused a bit of a stir at the beginning of the month, Blaze is at it again with the launch of another ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 13th 2008 at 5:11PM in News
E3 08: Microsoft unveils new controller colours

E3 08: Microsoft unveils new controller colours

As Microsoft continues its push into the family market, the company has unveiled two new colours for its popular Xbox 360 joypad.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 15th 2008 at 11:49AM in News