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2009-05-29
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#852
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Originally Posted by qole
Did you know that even a Wiimote itself has a d-pad?
Oh come on, that's easy. It has an accelerometer! Just use the whole device like a Wiimote!
Originally Posted by debernardis
I think you have just invented the optical pointing stick! Somebody get that patent to the FSF!
I imagine that d-pad directional keys could be emulated by thumb gestures upon the eye of the device camera, instead of on the touch sensitive screen. Also the enter key could be emulated by a double hit on the camera, maybe.
Of course some developer should code it
That might work well to control a mouse pointer, I don't know about keystrokes though.
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2009-05-29
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#853
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Originally Posted by qole
with all respect, but this is insane.... I don't think it ist practicable to wave the device around wich includes the screen you are using to play.....
Oh come on, that's easy. It has an accelerometer! Just use the whole device like a Wiimote!
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Glasswalker
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2009-05-29
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#854
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Originally Posted by Glasswalker
No, of course not. That's ridiculous. You have to hold it firmly between your two hands.
with all respect, but this is insane.... I don't think it ist practicable to wave the device around wich includes the screen you are using to play.....
Regards,
Glasswalker
... and hop, bend, and weave around with your whole body!
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2009-05-29
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#855
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Originally Posted by fms
I don't know. My keyboard doesn't have a dpad either, how do I control games with it?
May I ask how you are going to control games on a device missing the dpad? hjkl?
There are so many possibilities. Emulator games I actually usually play with something like wasd for movement and letters on the right side for action buttons. If anything a keypad makes this better, because I can hit all keys with my thumbs as on a regular control pad.
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2009-05-29
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#856
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Originally Posted by qole
OK.. say good bye to mobile gaming.... please try to imagine yourself on the train.... hopping around, bending in every direction.... Can you really say that would't be ridiculous?
No, of course not. That's ridiculous. You have to hold it firmly between your two hands.
... and hop, bend, and weave around with your whole body!
Regards,
Glasswalker
Edit: I can see dead typos......
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2009-05-29
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#857
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Originally Posted by qole
Have you personally tried controlling a traditional game written to be played via a gamepad with accelerometer? Hint: you can try that on a Nokia 5800.
Oh come on, that's easy. It has an accelerometer! Just use the whole device like a Wiimote!
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2009-05-29
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#858
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Originally Posted by Glasswalker
OK.. say good bye to mobile gaming.... please try to imagine yourself on the train.... hopping around, bending in every direction.... Can you really say that would't be ridiculous?
Now you tell me. No wonder they've been staring at me like that.I thought they were laughing with me.
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2009-05-29
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#859
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Originally Posted by Paxicide
It is funny how some people thought it no big deal to give up some screen space for advertisers but protested a smaller screen.
http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p...7&postcount=54
then the same poster again...
http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p...2&postcount=14
How are these two issues related?The ad would be on your home screen only and not be visible when you start an application. - Also, as seen from the concept screenshot, it would only be part of a panable screen area, so it wouldn't even always be visible. Plus, you could choose a non-subsidized phone without an ad if it really annoys you.
A smaller screen doesn't suddenly get larger when you start an application. You also cant make it bigger by paying the full price.
So what's the point you're trying to make?
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2009-05-29
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#860
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I never use the d-pad as it was intended. What we all would miss if it was removed though would be the use of the 5 hardware keys that can be re-mapped for specific applications.
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