Accessible Gamebase
1 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 2:26 AM.
SpecialEffect launch their Accessible Gamebase today and it's a big deal. They are hoping to build an active community and are actively encouraging people to contribute. After a little familiarisation you'll hopefully find it really easy to learn all about good accessible games as well as how to add your own content.Here's some of my personal highlights: Bayonetta review, some one-switch games I'd never seen before, some excellent videos and the switch gamers group. That just scratches the surface. Be really good to see you over there valued blog-reader.
Labels: Accessible Gaming Sites, Mac, PC, PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Access Controller - Video Review
0 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 7:12 PM.
Labels: One Handed, PC, PS2, PS3, Videos
Unique Custom Gaming Controllers - part 1
0 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 6:40 AM.
MERU and others have created some fantastic bespoke controllers for people needing unique solutions. This from their Summer 2008 newsletter:"Nineteen-year-old Frankie has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive, muscle-wastin condition. As a result, he has severely limited mobility and this means he has to spend most of his time in bed.
During the few hours a day Frankie can spend in a chair, he enjoys playing on his Playstation. However his condition had progressed to the point where it had become impossible for him to use the conventional controller supplied with his console.
Cardiff University, near Frankie's home in Powys, Wales, tried to help by making a custom footswitch but his deteriorating condition meant that within a short time Frankie could no longer use it.
Although Wales is a long way outside MERU's usual area the charity became involved becuase no other organisation had the appropriate skills.
Over 17 months Project Leaders Graham Race and Hayley Smith made several visits to Wales and trialled different solutions.
Eventually they and volunteer engineers Adrian Fisher and Doug Sander devised and made a completely unique solution which would capture Frankie's movements, giving him full use of the Playstation's 18 controls.
It also has the flexibility to let a carer take over some of the functions if Frankie gets tired.
Frankie can now use his switches to play the games he loves."
Sadly Frankie recently died. Full respect to him, his family and MERU for what they strived for and achieved. Support MERU here.
Labels: Accessible Controllers, PS2, PS3
