Revolution Rip-Off in Dangerous Territory
Chinese manufacturer reveals two-handed Revolution-style controller for PS2 - trouble brews?
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| Apparently the only official image of the DualFX device to date |
The controller, DualFX, comes in two separate units for each hand - one a pointing style device that can be used as a light gun; the other held in the left hand with analogue stick and d-pad. A selection of existing PS2 games are revealed as compatible with the controller, including Half-Life, Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness, the TimeSplitters trilogy, Kill.Switch, 007 Agent Under Fire and Ace Combat 5.
The Beijing, China-based developer of the device also has offices in Canada - conveniently distanced from Nintendo's western and eastern HQ welcome mats. The company also produces a gizmo that apparently turns a selection of average PS2 games into a "3D" world, requiring you to don a pair of stylish 3D glasses.
Technology website CNet had a chance to check out the device at last week's CES show in Las Vegas, and reports that the laser system is "very inconsistent".
The actual Nintendo Revolution controllerNintendo's stance seems a bit "crouching tiger" right now, with a spokesperson telling Kikizo today, "we don't comment on third party or competitor products". However, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that bosses at Nintendo won't be happy; one reliable gaming commentator added: "I think Nintendo's lawyers will be all over it."
Nonetheless, the DualFX is scheduled for release in March at a price point of $60.
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