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AlphaGrip Starts Mass Production

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the wierd-ui-ideas dept.

punchy_boy writes "The AlphaGrip AG-5 is finally starting production. News of pre-orders for this device was reported 6 months ago. This device is a keyboard and mouse in a 'gamepad' style form factor. It's been a while coming and the guy(s) at AlphaGrip deserve a pat on the back for sticking with it. I was so enthusiastic about this device I wrote some software to help me learn to use it properly (alt link)."

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  1. Alternative Use by deliciousmonster · · Score: 2, Funny

    Sometimes, I hold it with my hands crossed and upside down... I call it The Stranger

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    I have a plan. Using mainly spoons, we'll tunnel our way out of the city...
  2. College by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    It would be fun to take notes using this during class; you'll be furiously pressing buttons on a gamepad while the professor, who can't see your screen, sees just that.

  3. Re:This by iowannaski · · Score: 4, Funny

    My PS2 steering wheel took 2-3 seconds off my GT3 lap times.

    More importantly, it helped me suspend disbelief when I was pretending to drive a car on my TV.

    If a controller shaped keyboard could help me suspend disbelief while I try to make interesting points on /., I would be all over it.

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    i forget
  4. AG-5? I would much rather... by zarr · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...play Doom 3 with something designed like the AG-3 :)

  5. Re:Control Freaks by Tim+Browse · · Score: 2, Funny
    what about people who want to translate their knitting needle skills into digital graphic design?

    They're heading for some disappointment.