I’m building one of those PS3-controller-in-a-360-shell things again for a customer and this time we’re using the upcoming Dualshock 3.
Now if only they’d fix those lame sloped L2 and R2 buttons…
Since some of you may be interested I took the liberty of photographing the guts and documenting the differences between this and the older Sixaxis. Check it out below…
Continue reading Inside the Dualshock 3 controller
Note: The white-colored prototype referred to in this post is a one-of-a-kind built for a customer that requested it. A custom configurably production model, shown directly below, called the Access Controller and described in this post, is forthcoming and will available for mass market purchase from eDimensional. Stay tuned to Benheck.com for further information…
The prototype of the forthcoming production model Access Controller..
Now, back to today’s custom controller…
Recently I was asked to build another one of the right-handed controllers, and I thought I’d talk about it on the site a bit.
A single-handed controller with a swell bank of LED’s. Large version.
This isn’t the production model that I’ve been working on with eDimensional, you can read more about that here. But this is a refinement of a right-hand only design, similar to one I did last year.
Main trigger area. It swivels a bit to accomodate the fingers. Large version.
As before the right analog stick is actuated by setting this controller against a leg or table. An elastic strap/Velco attaches everything to your hand. For more photos, check the rest of the story.
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We’re back, sort of on time, for yet another podcast!
Mike Adsit, some guy we know, joins us for a more-civil-than-I-expected PC versus Console gaming debate. We also discuss how AMD is falling behind Intel, latest gaming news and placentas. Enjoy…
Last month we did a shoot here in Verona for a segment on G4’s X-Play. You can take a look at it using the link below. Enjoy!
http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/20666/Will_Work_For_Games_Custom_Console_Creator.html
Today’s Hack Pick of the Week is a really well-done Super Nintendo portable by Brian Henderson.
Using a stock case from Polycase.com and a lot of good old fashioned elbow grease he created the slick SNES portable you see above. I think it’s quite well done. For more photos and information you can check out his “Making Of”, contained in our very own forums.
Been going through my email today and noticed I tend to get the same few questions every time. Considering the new traffic from the X-Play appearence on G4, I figured this would be a great time for another “Answers to Frequently Asked Questions” post!
Q: I want to buy an Xbox 360 laptop! -or- Please send me detailed instructions via email!
A: I only build about 1 of these a year, and they’re expensive due to the large amount of labor – think decent used-car expensive. You can find How-To instructions on Engadget, or lots more information in general on our forums.
Q:Â Can you make me a single-handed game controller?
A: Again, there is too much labor involved to build one for every request. However the official production model – which we talked about last fall – is forthcoming. PS2/PS3 versions first, Xbox 360 to follow. Click here to read our last update.
Q: Build me a PS360 controller!
A: Again there are instructions online. I charge far too much for this procedure, again because of time constraints. But if you’re willing to drop the cost of a PS3 to get a custom controller, by all means email me.
Q: You should make / are you working on a PS3 portable?
A: Yes. My upcoming projects are always at least hinted at, if you look closely at my stories and photos.
Q: Create an Xbox 360/PS3/Wii combo unit!
A: No.
In other news, I plan to attend the 2008 Midwest Gaming Classic. As far as I know I won’t be speaking there, but if you’d like anything signed or want to talk shop dig me up. Podcast co-host Jason Jones will probably be there as well, along with many of our forum members.
We’re back with another podcast for your listening pleasure! This time around we discuss self-censorship in the media, specifically the altered Indiana Jones 4 trailers, the death of HD-DVD, how serial TV shows (such as Lost, 24) may be shooting themselves in the foot and finally MP3 player/download services revisited.