[B]If the ultimate game controller became available, would you buy it? Recently reported by [/B][URL=http://gamespot.com/news/6251582.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;2][B]Gamespot [/B][/URL][B]at the weekend, [/B][URL=http://appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&u=/netahtml/PTO/search-adv.html&r=1&p=1&f=G&l=50&d=PG01&S1=20100041480.PGNR.&OS=dn/20100041480&RS=DN/20100041480][B]Sony has filed a patent[/B][/URL][B] for what they're calling the "Ultimate Game Controller".[/B]

The controller will provide emulation for the following according to the patent website:

[INDENT]"the PlayStation.TM. made by Sony, a controller made by Nintendo, X-box.TM. game controllers made by Microsoft, Amiga CD-32.TM. controllers, Atari Jaguar.TM. controllers, Gravis Gamepad.TM. controllers, Sega controllers, and Turbographics controllers"

[/INDENT] Although gamepads are represented, it looks largely like the "Universal Game Controller" won't be helpful to PC gamers who rely on keyboard and mouse controls. The diagram displays an 'LCD Touch Screen', speakers and a main display area. In concept, it seems like a great idea to have a 'one-stop' place for all your console controller needs but how well will it function? It will be extremely interesting to see how this product will do in the market when or if it's finally made available.

Via [URL=http://www.gamespot.com]Gamespot[/URL]

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