Demo: A Versatile Controller Concept for Mobile Gaming
- John Helmes ,
- Stuart Taylor ,
- Steve Hodges ,
- Chris Lovett
UbiComp 2018: Extended Abstracts |
Published by ACM
Popular games for smartphones and tablets focus on touchscreen-based interaction. Here we describe a speculative research exploration motivated by the desire to enable traditional gaming experiences on mobile devices by incorporating tactile input controls. The design and ergonomics of our prototype accessory concept were informed by anecdotal feedback from a variety of gamers.
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Demo: A Versatile Controller Concept for Mobile Gaming
Popular games for smartphones and tablets focus on touchscreen-based interaction. Here we describe a speculative research exploration motivated by the desire to enable traditional gaming experiences on mobile devices by incorporating tactile input controls. The design and ergonomics of our prototype accessory concept were informed by anecdotal feedback from a variety of gamers.