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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by theangriestbird@beehaw.org to c/gaming@beehaw.org

Today I learned about the Jogcon controller for PS1 & PS2:

This was a dualshock where the analog sticks are replaced by a dial with force feedback, so players could play Ridge Racer and really FEEL the road as if the dial was a steering wheel. I have no clue if it was good (probably not), but I do miss a good weird controller.

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[-] Sunforged@lemmy.ml 10 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Not super weird in the grand scheme of things but I played the shit out of FFXI using this controller and when my friends found out I was using this they were astounded at my typing speed. This was back in the era of texting with a number pad so thumb typing wasn't as prevalent as it is today.

[-] Sordid@beehaw.org 2 points 5 months ago

I unironically wish all controllers were like this. IMO the main way hardware limits game design is the number of buttons on modern controllers; more buttons = more actions that can be performed = more complex and interesting games.

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