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Do you suffer from low scores in Temple Run, embarrassing pig-humiliation in Angry Birds or not enough violence in Grand Theft Auto? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then this physical gamepad for your iPad could be the answer to YOUR prayers.
The Audojo, which launched on Kickstarter two days ago, basically provides your iPad with two analog sticks and a pair of physical buttons for that authentic, clicky gaming feel. It connects to the iPad through the 3.5mm jack port, which apparently helps with lag — and everyone knows that lag when you’re trying to escape the zombie bear in Temple Run 2 is not acceptable. Still, I can totally see the value for a first person shooter — Grand Theft Auto could be amazing with this thing bolted on.
Mind you, the hardware can be as sweet as you like, but if there aren’t any apps that support it then you’re left with one weird-looking tablet and not a lot else. Audojo has started getting developers on board already — a couple of iOS first-person-shooters work already, as does a trial version of Angry Birds (though why someone thought they needed two joysticks, or even any joysticks to play Angry Birds is beyond me). Of interest to the aspiring drone pilot, it’s apparently also managed to control a Parrot A.R.Drone.
Thumbs twitching in anticipation? The Kickstarter project still has 28 days to run; a £45 donation will secure you a device (with an extra £12 shipping to the UK). That said, it is still nothing but a Kickstarter project, so there’s no guarantee it’ll ever see the light of day. [Kickstarter via Engadget]
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Hmm, i’ve never been a fan of any type of external controller for my tablet. Kind of takes the whole point out of having a touch screen device.
Kinda makes it like a Wii U.
I’ve always avoided the Wii (mainly as im allergic to exercise) but the Wii U does seem to have caught my eye.
I’m with you there — more to the point, it looks too cumbersome. I like my tablets thin and light
Totally agree, been trying out a few similar products at work and I’m just not liking it whatsoever.
This does look pretty good for iOS users to be honest but do they not have the equivalent of the Moga Controller?
Not really. There are a few bluetooth controllers about, but none of them have really taken off
Awww too bad. I thought most users would prefer a physical controller that feels and behaves familiar.
Something similar for the S3 would be nice so I can properly play GTA!
Have you played GTA China Town Wars? That actually plays pretty well on a touchscreen. Wish Rockstar would do more of em.
Not yet – It’s finding the time that’s the main constraint, though if I had some better controls than just the touchscreen (why oh why couldn’t MS have used BT for the Xbox360 controllers!), then I’d be more likely to
You’d lug around a 360 controller just to play GTA?! That’s dedication…
Better a 360 controller than PS3! The opportunity I’d have to play it, in most instances I’d have a bag with me anyway, so not too much of an issue
I think there’s a PS Vita-shaped hole in your life
Not a chance of that – I like using non-proprietary storage for my content!
Have to say, I’m very tempted by this. Been looking for a way to finally play FPSs on my iPad, because without triggers those virtual thumbs sticks just don’t do it for me.
Some virtual ones I don’t mind. But playing Fifa 13 on the 4S is just impossible, everytime i go to use the thumb stick, I can’t see where I’m passing it to. Then again if I was to get an external controller for my iPhone, I may as well just play fifa on the xbox
“Hardcore” and “iOS gamer” aren’t terms that can co-exist. Mobile gaming is about 99.9999999999% complete crap that’s diverting for about 5 minutes, tops.
I agree — next time I’ll need to go even more overboard with the sarcasm, clearly
I was just about to write that, glad I seen this comment.
I just feel like you should leave proper games to the PC and then have touch screen based mini games to these portable devices where they belong.
No way! I love gaming on my iOS devices. …i don’t get why some are so hung up on touchscreen controls. Im having a blast playing games like street fighter x tekken, joe danger and NSF MW…and can’t wait for the release of Real racing 3
I say keep the “hardcore” games coming… I don’t want dumbed down games on my iPad just because a select few don’t want to move with the times.