#adaptive gaming

[analogactuator]

My proteus adaptive gaming controller from Byowave arrived in the mail today. Finding a configuration that minimizes hand pain will take a while, I think, but it feels like an entire world just opened up to me. It might seem a bit trivial for such a dramatic sentiment, but when you're bed bound and have trouble using regular input devices, something like this can make a huge difference. Minecraft, here I come!

[blogging4adventure]

Creating Calm Gaming Experiences for Kids with ASD

By Alice Gaming is more than just fun—it’s a way to connect, create, and explore! But did you know that some kids find gaming too overwhelming? For many children, the immersive nature of video games, combined with loud noises, fast action, and unpredictable surprises, can make the experience challenging, especially for those with autism. These elements can lead to sensory overload, making it…

Creating Calm Gaming Experiences for Kids with ASD

[three--rings]

You guys I just found out about this guy who made 3D printable files for adapters for game controllers to allow them to be used one handed!   It’s so clever and easy and accessible, unlike other adaptive controllers.  It just snaps onto a regular controller.  The way the stick is controlled is damn genius.  So much easier than trying to use your feet like other systems. 

A friend is using one due to a stroke and as someone with problems from arthritis, this is so great to see, in case I get to the point I really can’t use my right hand.

Please share and give this guy some love, cause this is awesome. 

[momagan]

Raise your hand if playing the Spider-Man games as a kid made you severely underestimate the size of New York City.