The Phonejoy Extension Turns an Android Into a Game Controller
Jonathon Brown — December 7, 2012 — Tech
References: kickstarter & technabob
The worlds of smartphones and gaming collide once again with the introduction of Phonejoy, an Android extension hardware that syncs via Bluetooth and attaches to both sides of the phone turning it into a traditional gaming controller.
Sometimes, the problem with playing games on your smartphone is you can’t get the same experience as you would on a traditional console such as Nintendo DS or a Sony PSP. Usually, this is because the screen houses both the gameplay and the controls which can make things difficult.
The Phonejoy aims to solve that problem by inserting your Android phone into a piece of hardware that features game controls on both sides. Phonejoy basically looks like a Sony PSP without a screen in the middle. The left control houses the joystick and directional pad and the right panel has the buttons.
Sometimes, the problem with playing games on your smartphone is you can’t get the same experience as you would on a traditional console such as Nintendo DS or a Sony PSP. Usually, this is because the screen houses both the gameplay and the controls which can make things difficult.
The Phonejoy aims to solve that problem by inserting your Android phone into a piece of hardware that features game controls on both sides. Phonejoy basically looks like a Sony PSP without a screen in the middle. The left control houses the joystick and directional pad and the right panel has the buttons.
Trend Themes
1. Gaming Hardware Accessories - Opportunity to create innovative hardware extensions that enhance the gaming experience on smartphones.
2. Mobile Gaming Console Integration - Potential for developing software solutions that seamlessly integrate mobile gaming with traditional console gaming.
3. Enhanced Mobile Gaming Experience - Opportunity to improve the mobile gaming experience by providing dedicated gaming controls for smartphones.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create and sell hardware extensions specifically designed for enhancing mobile gaming experiences.
2. Gaming Software - Potential for disruptive innovation in developing software solutions that bridge the gap between mobile gaming and console gaming.
3. Smartphone Manufacturing - Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to incorporate dedicated gaming controls into their devices, catering to the gaming audience.
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