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Charting the Transformation of Video Game Controller Design

by Matthew Zuras on October 14, 2010 at 01:30 PM

evolution of video game controllers
We're trying our best to refrain from contributing to the Web's infographic glut, but we couldn't resist this one: the evolution of video game controller design as charted by U.K.-based Cxpartners. See how the original Nintendo directional pad gave birth to the PlayStation and Xbox controllers, and how the Power Glove's whole concept flopped until the invention of the Wiimote. The full image is available in a PDF here.

Tags: controller, design, gaming, infographic, PlayStation, PowerGlove, top, VideoGameController, VideoGames, wiimote, xbox

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