A new type on game controller, developed by University of Utah engineers, is unlike anything seen before. The new controller pulls and stretches the thumb tips in different directions to simulate feeling and resistance.
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Huh, that sounds pretty interesting...
no video? lame.
A new revolutionary controller that could be a game changer? Hmmm wonder where I've heard that before? /facepalm
But the design concept seems to be an advanced form of "rumble" feedback as opposed to actual "game-changing" mechanics. But then again, there's the PC/mod community that is willing to exploit controller if it ever does reach out to the consumer market.
The problem I immediately see is that it would only work- as currently designed- in analog functions. Any of the buttons commonly associated with the right side of a controller would either not be compatible, or have to have a "tactor" for each of the buttons. The former would mean the feature would only be felt when the right analog stick was used, which the latter would result in some rather complicated parts inside, possibly making the controller expensive.
Well, this is in regards to applications in a standard controller. But then, if it's a controller with limited applications, it'll have limited games, and the appeal may not make it popular enough to gain a foothold.
It sounds like promising tech, in any case.