Fighting game fans are going to absolutely love the Hit Box controller. The Hit Box controller is a controller comprised entirely of buttons, with not a shoulder trigger, joystick or analog stick to be found.
Apparently, joy/analog sticks make executing moves in fighting games really, really difficult. I can attest to this, as I have quit many a fighting game due to my inability to master a "back, back, forward + punch" combo. The Hit Box controller makes inputting combos easier by mapping all movements and attacks to the controllers buttons. Everything from punching to moving forward can be executed via the press of a button.
The Hit Box controller at first sounds very complicated to use. The featured video here shows that using the controller is easier than it seems. The video also shows how easy it would be for even some of the greenest fighting gamers such as myself to execute a special move or a fatality. Yeah, the Hit Box controller is demoed using Mortal Kombat and it's awesome.
Stickless Video Game Controllers
The Hit Box Controller Makes Executing Complicated Combos Easier
Trend Themes
1. Button-only Controllers - Opportunity for companies to create video game controllers without joysticks or triggers for easier gameplay.
2. Simplified Combos - Developing video games where players can execute moves and combos with greater ease could increase engagement with players who are traditionally less competitive.
3. Accessible Gaming - Companies making gaming more accessible to those that have struggled to execute complicated commands in the past creates opportunity for a new market.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game - The video game market could develop or integrate button-only controllers and simplified combos to increase engagement with gamers.
2. Disability Aids - Creating controllers with no joysticks or triggers could help those with disabilities have an easier and more fun gaming experience.
3. Esports - The use of button-only controllers could change the way that casual and professional gamers alike compete in esports, making it more accessible and potentially more exciting to watch.