[games_access] what to have in an accessibility arcade?

[Thomas Westin]

thanks Barrie!
/Thomas

On 8 mar 2009, at 11.51, Barrie Ellis wrote:

> 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?
>
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>
> ----- 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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