Evolution of Video Game Controllers summarizes the evolution of video game controllers from simple paddles for early games like Pong to modern motion-controlled devices like the Kinect. Early controllers included paddles for limited movement and joysticks for greater mobility. Analog sticks later provided a range of motion. Wireless and motion-sensing controllers then enhanced user interaction and immersion by reducing complications and allowing more realistic in-game actions. Overall, controllers have advanced with consoles while maintaining simplicity and retro appeal.

1. Evolution of Video Game ControllersJustin KeatingsMarch 30th 20111

2. Table of ContentsUnderstandingPaddlesPaddles Cont.JoysticksJoysticks Cont.++AnalogAnalog Cont.WirelessMotionMotion Cont.Summary & ConclusionReferencesThanks2

3. UnderstandingsClarification!Milestones in Console GamingNO computer gamingNO iPod, Cell Phone, Etc.NO Music Controllers. Landmark Changes/Improvements3

4. PaddlePongOdysseyAtari 2600IntellivisionColecoVisionColecoGeminiOthers.41234

5. Paddle Cont. SimplisticLimited MovementLimited AccuracyImaginationNo Future565

6. JoysticksAtari 2600Coleco GeminiAtari 5600Odyssey 2Arcadia 2001Vectrex6789

7. Joystick Cont.LogicalGreater mobilitySimple in a Good wayMore possible control combinationsWill always have a home in arcades71011

8. +Game & Watch (Original)Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)Virtual BoySony PlayStation (PS1)Nintendo 64Sega DreamcastNintendo GameCubeNintendo Wii812131415

9. Sega Master SystemNEC TurboGrafx-16Sega GenesisPanasonic 3DOAtari JaguarSega SaturnMicrosoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox 3609161718

10. +Simplistic RevolutionComfortSimplicityTimelessInventiveRequired?If it’s not broke don’t fix it!101920

11. AnalogNintendo 64Sony PlayStationSega SaturnSony PlayStation 2Sony DreamcastMicrosoft XboxNintendo GameCubeMicrosoft Xbox 360Sony PlayStation 3Nintendo Wii1121152223

12. Analog Cont.So a new Joystick?YesSort ofDigitalOnOffRange of Movement122425

13. WirelessAtari 2600 RF JoysticksNintendo NES SatelliteSega MK-1646-50 model IINintendo WaveBirdStandardXbox 360PlayStation 3WiiNo Effect on game Play!!132627

14. Nintendo Entertainment SystemPower GloveNintendo WiiWiiMoteSony PlayStation 3Sony MoveMicrosoft Xbox 360Kinect14Motion28293031

15. Motion Cont.User connectionRealistic interactionReduced complications1532

16. Summary & ConclusionControllers have advanced with the consolesSome ideas are upgrades of the oldSimplicity winsIt is going instinct and less knowledgeMore interactive and immersiveRetroFuture??16

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18. Thank YouAre there any questions?3/29/2011Footer Text18