A look at video game controllers for quadriplegics

An interesting novelty controller NES/Famicom surfaced on eBay, one that doesn’t require any hands to use. Instead players use their chin to move the D pad and blow into a tube to press the A and B buttons. The device was designed to let quadriplegics enjoy playing video games too. A creative solution that is a distant relative of the KYE mouth controlled Playstation 2 controller.

Recommended Videos

 

The KYE mouth controller has one mouthpiece, which operates as a joystick. It has 3 holes for "sip/puff" (6 switches) and 4 lip buttons. You have access to all 12 buttons on the Playstation® 2 controller. The "start/select" is done using a sip/puff switch mounted on the side of the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece comes with a stand to allow you to mount it to a table or lapboard.

 

The standard Playstation 2 controller includes three joysticks: One is directional–the "d" or digital joystick; the other two are proportional–the analog joysticks. The KYE mouth-operated joystick includes a toggle to designate whether the mouth-joystick is the "d" (digital) control; another toggle to designate the left or right analog control;  lip switches for the L3 & R3.

 

See more pictures of the Nintendo hands free controller past the break.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Siliconera is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Kotaro Uchikoshi Tease References AI: The Somnium Files
Kotaro Uchikoshi Tease References AI: The Somnium Files
Read Article Splatoon 3 Developers Discuss Acht, Pearl, Marina in Side Order DLC
Splatoon 3 Developers Discuss Acht, Pearl, Marina in Side Order DLC
Read Article Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling Otome Game Arrives in May
Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling Otome Game Arrives in May
Read Article That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Heads to Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll announced that That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 is about to join past seasons of the Tensura anime.
Read Article Genshin Impact Neuvillette and Kazuha Rerun Banners Detailed
Genshin Impact Neuvillette and Kazuha Rerun Banners Detailed
Related Content
Read Article Kotaro Uchikoshi Tease References AI: The Somnium Files
Kotaro Uchikoshi Tease References AI: The Somnium Files
Read Article Splatoon 3 Developers Discuss Acht, Pearl, Marina in Side Order DLC
Splatoon 3 Developers Discuss Acht, Pearl, Marina in Side Order DLC
Read Article Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling Otome Game Arrives in May
Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling Otome Game Arrives in May
Read Article That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Heads to Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll announced that That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 is about to join past seasons of the Tensura anime.
Read Article Genshin Impact Neuvillette and Kazuha Rerun Banners Detailed
Genshin Impact Neuvillette and Kazuha Rerun Banners Detailed
Author
Siliconera Staff
Sometimes we'll publish a story as a group. You'll find collaborative stories and some housekeeping announcements under this mysterious Siliconera Staff Writer account.