[games_access] Fw: Single-Handed Access Game Controller is Here

[Robert Florio]

Remarkable.  Does that company have any ambition for creating a controller
for People who can't use their hands?  Is there any way I could help them
design one?  Looks like they are the people to go to.

 

Has this been game tested?  Looking at it it looks a little cumbersome like
thinking something more like a holding your hand almost like a aircraft
cockpit controller would be more easier for the hand.  I hope it gets good
reviews.

 

Robert

arthit73 at cablespeed.com

www.RobertFlorio.com  

 

 

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From: games_access-bounces at igda.org [mailto:games_access-bounces at igda.org]
On Behalf Of Barrie Ellis
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 2:19 AM
To: IGDA Games Accessibility SIG Mailing List
Subject: [games_access] Fw: Single-Handed Access Game Controller is Here

 

Forwarding....

 

If there are problems with display, please click the following link or paste
into a browser:
http://www.WriteSendTrack.com/news/m/4140/BFB9B4/s/467434/0FD77F/ It's
finally here! 

It is with great pleasure that I am writing you to announce the official
launch of the single-handed Access Controller for the Playstation platform.
Born from the great mind of renowned modder and product engineer Ben
Heckendorn (AKA BenHeck), this project has been in the making for nearly a
year. During that time, I've had the honor of reading each one of the
hundreds upon hundreds of emails we've received from enthusiastic gamers
such as yourself. Your stories have inspired us and brought to light the
importance of what became a mission for eDimensional; give gamers with
physical limitations the opportunity to fully enjoy and experience gaming.
You've demonstrated how gaming is not just entertainment, but an important
part of life that includes interacting with friends and family along with a
sense of true self-achievement.  

It's been a long process from concept to production and for that, we
appreciate your patience. As is typically the case with new products, no
matter how much time and effort we spend, it can't get done as quickly as we
would like. 

I was recently using our prototype on my PS3 and I have to say, it is an
amazing product. More importantly, one of the proudest and most rewarding
experiences I have had at eDimensional was hearing from Ben (who recently
showed the device at the Gamers with Disabilities Conference) about an
injured soldier who was instantly able to use his artificial hand to move
the modules around and get his game on. 

Enough introduction, I know you want details. Some key features:

*	Compatible with PS2, PS3 and PC - We are working on an separate XBOX
version, but cannot say if/when it will be available. 
*	Wireless 
*	Price is $129.95 
*	Modular - you can rearrange each control module to any of the 6 slot
positions for various gaming styles 
*	Pre-order now for delivery in approximately 8-10 weeks 
*	Limited initial quantity available so please reserve yours before
the first run sells out 
*	Worldwide shipping from the USA. We will also stock units in our UK
distribution center for customers located in the EU as we do with all of our
products. 

Full details and photos are on our website
<http://www.WriteSendTrack.com/l/mtl/16659/D9D5DC/s/467434/0FD77F/>  here.

A portion of all proceeds and reserved units will benefit Children's
Hospital and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.

The controller has already been featured in publications like Popular
Science, Wired and many others. However we need you to help spread the word.
If you know anyone else who can benefit from this product, please send them
to our website or forward this email. 

We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you.

Best Wishes,

Michael Epstein

President/CEO

eDimensional, Inc.

http://www.eDimensional.com/
<http://www.WriteSendTrack.com/l/mtl/16660/0C7CF4/s/467434/0FD77F/> 

 

 

eDimensional.com
411 7th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 US 

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