TiltFX For PSP Adds Motion Control
See Full ImageYeah, it's true. Those iPhone ads with the disembodied hands playing tilt-based games are pretty nifty. Wouldn't you want to do that with your PSP?
If so, it seems Datel has the answer. As revealed by Joystiq, the company has introduced a new accessory known as TiltFX, and it's designed to bring motion controls to "all PSP games." This peripheral will boast a three-axis MEMS sensor and can replace functions of the d-pad and the analog stick. Furthermore, Datel will provide you with customized profiles for certain titles like Wipeout, LocoRoco, and more. Apparently, it will be compatible with all PSP models up to the 3000 with the exception of the new PSP Go and lastly, if you pick up this new accessory, you won't need any custom firmware to use it. You can snag it now if you like; it'll cost you only $19.99 (or £14.99) and if you need further convincing, follow the previous link and check out the ad. Obviously, based on the price, this isn't an extremely technical upgrade and doesn't require a big investment to try. The question is, will handheld owners give it a shot or will this form of motion-based portable playing remain most popular with phones? Hard to tell...
Well, we're still waiting to see if Sony will relaunch the PSP Go with a lower price tag. However, neat little accessories like this can freshen up our PSP gaming experience.
3/22/2010 9:27:50 PM Ben Dutka
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Scarecrow
Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 10:00:05 PM
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Bet this works perfectly for LocoRoco
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Beamboom
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 7:40:58 AM
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St_Jimmy
Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 10:12:43 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 10:21:08 PM
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LividFiction
Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 10:25:12 PM
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frylock25
Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 11:48:55 PM
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LegendaryWolfeh
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:31:50 AM
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Lemon_Saint
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 3:46:30 PM
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BikerSaint
Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 10:35:44 PM
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I was just at their Tiltfx site & saw that you've got to DL their profiles to your computer & then over to the PSP. And they also state that if your game is not in their profile list yet, then they ask that you email them with the game in question & they'll try to work that game into their profiles too.
But, I also have a couple reservations on it though......
One of the things that worries me is that in the actual picture of the dongle, it tells me that while using it, the area will be blocked where my headphones would go in.
So IMO, I think they really need to make that dongle with receptacle so you can still plug your earpiece into it, especially for me since the PSP's audio output is never loud enough for my own personal listening enjoyment, never mind when I'm where there's other unavoidable environmental noises going on too.
Also, I can't really tell anything from the site itself, but I'm hoping I'll also be able to transfer 1 dongle to all 3 of my PSP's series, & won't need to buy a separate dongle for each.
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Alienange
Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 10:54:18 PM
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frylock25
Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 11:51:41 PM
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Jawknee
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 12:12:54 AM
Your starting to sound like __________.
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spiderboi
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:27:59 AM
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Hezzron
Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 11:55:53 PM
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JMO_INDY
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 12:31:31 AM
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___________
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 2:08:23 AM
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its so frustrating having to aim with the face buttons, or the directional buttons using the motion sensors would be so much easier.
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JMO_INDY
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 2:14:49 AM
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___________
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 7:13:16 AM
they will sync it properly just like how head tracking on GT5 works.
if you turn your head using the eye cam the drivers head moves and so does the camera.
you only need to move your head i think it was 50 degrees to do a full 180 degree rotation.
or even like iphone games, crash nitro kart.
you use the accelerometer to steer the kart, never do you have to turn it so much you cant see the screen.
this is where motion controls are going to make gaming much easier and more precise.
they have a spot for immersion but they also have a precision aspect.
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SympoziumPawa
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 11:01:28 AM
How the hell can I use a second analog stick with old psp games?!
Why is this bothering so many people?
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___________
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 7:05:28 AM
people have modified their PSPs to have a second nub and one is used for the camera, and one is used for moving.
its extremely easy to implement if your a little hardware savvy.
but, obviously not a good idea because your warranty obviously will be void if you do so.
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mustang750r
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 2:18:25 AM
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JMO_INDY
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 2:25:30 AM
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mustang750r
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 2:46:28 AM
If I have to order from the web though it's no big.... But deep inside I die a bit knowing the fact that if those were out here I would pay like $30 or $20 for them. Damn you Shipping and HANDLING! DAMN YOUUUUUU!!!
On a side note. It's been months since I've posted anything here. Why? I have no damn idea... Maybe catching up on my GOW games and the incredible [blank] I've been having with my girl have something to do with it... Oh look pancakes!
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kraygen
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 3:29:40 AM
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Sadly a lot of motion controlled driving ends up with your car swerving back and forth. Takes a very careful hand to keep it steady.
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inkme101
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Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 9:55:19 PM