[games_access] what to have in an accessibility arcade?

[Barrie Ellis]

Hi Thomas,

I'd recommend having a sift through the Accessible Gaming Shop here:

http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/1/AGS.htm

My personal recommendations?

Switches: Have always liked Able-Net switches (come in three different sizes 
and all different colours) as these are so tough and well made.


Switch Interface: Loads here: 
http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/1/AGS/AGS-switch/3/Console.htm.

a. Best PS3 switch interface: Playstation SAP adapter from LEPMIS - but 
needs lots of additional switches and controllers to make comfortable to 
use.

b. Best all rounder: C-SID. All controls are digital in effect (although the 
Xbox 360 allows you to connect a wired JoyPad that you can use the analogue 
controls with). The C-SID can connect to PC and PS2 from the go. With 
additional adapters can connect to Xbox 360, PS3, Wii (as a JoyPad), 
Gamecube, Xbox or Dreamcast (no analogue stick facility for DC).

c. Great starting point: Dream-Gamer controller - with a choice of 
head-controller, mini-joystick or extra switch sockets.

Cheapest: RJ Cooper Game Controllers


Sip-Puff: I've only ever used Origin's Sip/Puff switches - but they worked 
very well: http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/1/AGS/AGS-switch/1/switches.htm


Haptics: Would bow to others with more knowledge on this.


Audio: Ditto.


Single-hand Controllers: I have had a number of people complain that they 
have not got on with the Access Controller. I'd recommend a DragonPlus RPG 
DuoCon2 - if you can get hold of one. I have some old ones that need 
repairing - but nothing new at the minute.


Hand-held Dance Mats: Have these in - only type I'm aware of 
http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/1/AGS/AGS-various.htm


Large Joystick: Quasicon - if you can get hold of one. Works great on most 
games consoles.

Switch Mounts: Flexzi and Maxcess are recommended.

Head-Tracker: Take a look here: 
http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/1/AGS/AGS-head.htm - I like natural point.

Hope that's of some help?

Barrie
www.OneSwitch.org.uk



> so what is the best stuff available today? E.g
> -switch controllers?
> -sip and puff devices?
> -haptics, e.g the haptic glove setup for Blind Hero?
> -audio, perhaps 5.1 surround headphones?
> -on screen keyboards?
> -single hand controllers?
> -hand-held dance mats?
> -biofeedback devices; Emotiv or NIA?







----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Westin" <thomas at pininteractive.com>
To: "IGDA Accessibility SIG Mailing List Games" <games_access at igda.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:58 PM
Subject: [games_access] what to have in an accessibility arcade?


> Hi all,
>
> I'll build an accessibility arcade at the university for research, and 
> I'd like to compile a list of the latest and greatest hardware and 
> software to include - especially hardware which is the most expensive 
> part. It was a while since I updated my view of this so any input is 
> welcome
>
> so what is the best stuff available today? E.g
> -switch controllers?
> -sip and puff devices?
> -haptics, e.g the haptic glove setup for Blind Hero?
> -audio, perhaps 5.1 surround headphones?
> -on screen keyboards?
> -single hand controllers?
> -hand-held dance mats?
> -biofeedback devices; Emotiv or NIA?
>
> and so on...
>
> /Thomas
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