It Looks like Logitech has a New iOS Game Controller Ready
Last month we took a look at various angles to future Apple gaming and there's been ongoing buzz about iOS game controllers coming to market soon. A new gaming controller from Logitech was shown on @evleaks twitter site earlier this afternoon as first noted by TechCrunch. As noted above, Logitech's idea is simple and yet it could be quite advanced if game developers take advantage of the iPhone's touch screen for added game menus and a place for gamer supplies like ammo, health and so forth. Whether the controller will work with all iPhones or only the new iPhone 5S with its 64 bit processor is unknown at this time.
The gaming controller would be great for high-end first person shooters and yet, it'll be close to useless unless there's a big push to get top games released for iOS at the same time as PS4 or Xbox One. Do you think we'll ever see that happen?
Well, if we do, it'll only fly if iTunes offers gamers the ability to "rent" games as they do for movies. With so many gaming rental outlets going out of business, there's a huge gap that Apple could fill here in the rental space. Anyways, time will tell. For now, it's looking pretty good that we'll see Logitech's iPhone game controller roll out this holiday season. Do you agree or disagree? Send in your comments.
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I don't think renting the games will be an issue. Also, I'm not sure iOS needs actual consol titles. Nova 3, Blitz Brigade, Asphalt series...
I see people willing to make an investment to play the existing FPS titles, however if they have to remove the phone from an existing case (looks like you'll have to) to fit it in will probably be a deal breaker. I see no reason why they can't use clamps or offer a case that has detachable controls. If it had the form factor of say a Griffin or Belkin slim fit, but then allows for the controls optional, I may get one (although I rarely play games)
Posted by: Dirk | October 01, 2013 at 06:10 PM