When it comes to gaming on the iPhone and
iPad, there's no lack of cool accessories available. Be it cases, dongles, or
props, there are plenty of gadgets to take your experience to the next level.
It's impossible to list every single gaming accessory for the iPad and iPhone,
so we've decided to narrow the list down to five top picks, each of which will
provide you with a completely unique gaming experience.
The iCade 8-Bitty
If you're a fan of the old-school 8-bit
gaming generation that produced classics like Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario
Bros, and Castlevania, but have difficulty playing them on an iPhone because
your thumbs cover up most of the display or the onscreen buttons don't offer
the same level of sensitivity of a "real" controller, you may enjoy
the 8-Bitty.
Created byThinkGeek, makers of the iCade,
the 8-Bitty is a wireless tactile controller for your iPad and iPhone. It
features a D-Pad, four face buttons, and start and select buttons. The 8-Bitty
already supports hundreds of games on the App Store, and developers can create
games with 8-Bitty support, free of charge, so the list of games should only
grow.
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Website: www.thinkgeek.com
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Price: $24.99
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JOYSTICK-IT
If carrying around a controller in your
pocket isn't your style, but you still want that physical sensation when playing
games on your iPhone or iPad, then Think-Geek's JOYSTICK-IT may be the
solution. It safely adheres to your device's display via suction, and allows
you to play thousands of games, from old arcade titles to first-person
shooters. When you're finished, simply pull up, and the JOYSTICK-IT pops right
off. This handy accessory works with any device that features a capacitive
touch screen and is small enough to carry in your pocket.
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Website: www.thinkgeek.com
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Price: $8.99 for iPhone; $14.99 for iPad
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Spin Master Appfinity AppBlaster Toy Gun
If you're a fan of first-person shooter
games, you may really dig the AppBlaster by Spin Master. Simply lock your
i0050hone or iPod touch in place on the top of the gun, download a few of the
supported games, and start shooting. The AppBlaster utilizes not only the
iPhone's accelerometer, but also its gyroscope, allowing you to physically
control the game's camera, turning left, right, up, and down. The only downside
to the AppBlaster is that it doesn't work with every game in the App Store.
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Website: www.bestbuy.com
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Price: $24.99
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Atari Arcade for iPad
Much like the iCade by Think-Geek, the
Atari Arcade allows users to dock their iPads (any generation) and play a
massive collection of classic Atari games (like Asteroids, Centipede, and
Missile Command) by simply downloading the Atari's Greatest Hits app (free,
app2.me/4844). The only downside to this accessory is that it really only
works with Atari's app, so unless you're a die-hard nostalgic gamer, the $60
price tag may be a little too much.
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Website: www.atari.com
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Price: $59.99
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Parrot AR. Drone 2.0 Quadricopter
One of the coolest gaming accessories out
there is the AR. Drone 2.0 by Parrot. This Quadricopter takes flight and is
controlled entirely by your iOS device. The Drone is well built and features
incredibly tight controls for accurate flying. It also records 720p HD footage
with a wide-angle lens while in flight, and you can then share your video with the
FreeFlight app (free, app2. me/5218). The hull of the device can even be
changed with the flip of a button for indoor/outdoor use, and it can do awesome
flips that'll impress your friends. The price tag is a little steep, as this is
no child's toy, but it certainly promises a lot of fun for any
game-and-gadget-loving adult.
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Website:
www.amazon.com
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Price: $299
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