The Maestromusic
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The PlayStation is known for having creative peripherals, but The Maestromusic might have one of the strangest controllers on the entire platform. Though it can be played with a Dualshock, The Maestromusic was packaged with a conductor baton controller. It features “A” and “B” buttons, but the controller is primarily used by waving it vertically. Not only does this feel like a coincidental test run for the Wii remote’s waggle capabilities, it also works well and makes for a properly unique experience.
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