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 Creator of "intuitive user interface technologies" Zeemote has announced the launch of the patented Zeemote JS1, a wireless controller for "near-console game play on mobile phones". The Zeemote JS1 controller is ergonomically designed for optimised comfort and features an analogue thumbstick and four assignable trigger buttons.
Game developers and publishers including Eidos, Finblade, Fishlabs and SEGA of America have already adapted games such as Lara Croft Tomb Raider, Helistrike 3D and Sonic The Hedgehog to utilize the new technology. Finblade has created Fireworks, the first 2-player game specifically designed for use with Zeemote JS1 controllers.
"Developers, operators, and gamers tell us the Zeemote JS1 controller is what they've been waiting for to unleash the real potential of mobile gaming," said Beth Marcus, CEO, Zeemote, "We're already in discussions with a number of operators and manufacturers regarding bundling the controller with games and handsets."
At the recent Mobile Games Forum 2008 in London, Mike Yuen, senior director of the gaming group for Qualcomm, commented, "The Zeemote JS1 is one of the most innovative devices to come along for mobile gaming, as it greatly helps improve game playability on mobile phones versus traditional d-pads. I look forward to the commercial launch of the product later this year.
By
Mathew Kumar
2008-02-13 06:00:00
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