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submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days 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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[-] sleepybisexual@beehaw.org 3 points 3 days ago

Well, never used any very weird ones but would the ring fit stuff count? Idk

[-] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 1 points 3 days ago

Kinda? Idk I guess to my mind, "weird controllers" is distinct from "peripherals", but i can't really explain how.

[-] sleepybisexual@beehaw.org 2 points 3 days ago

Well, a controller is more general I guess

Nintendo labo had some wacky stuff

[-] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 1 points 3 days ago

tbh i might just be inclined to view older peripherals as controllers? Which isn't exactly clear and logical. Idk, i guess the counter to that is that I would consider Guitar Hero guitars "peripherals" rather than "controllers", so you maybe it is a "general" vs "specific" thing. Except a lot of these controllers we're talking about were only officially supported by like, 5 games at most. So i'm back to not knowing the difference haha.

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