{"id":651845,"date":"2013-04-11T09:32:58","date_gmt":"2013-04-11T13:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/?p=796964"},"modified":"2013-04-11T09:32:58","modified_gmt":"2013-04-11T13:32:58","slug":"with-the-game-d-techdy-hopes-to-fund-and-build-an-open-source-game-controller-case-for-ipad-mini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/651845","title":{"rendered":"With The Game D, Techdy Hopes To Fund And Build An Open-Source Game Controller Case For iPad Mini"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"70\" src=\"http:\/\/tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/04\/webdesign1-1.jpg?w=100&amp;h=70&amp;crop=1\" class=\"attachment-tc-carousel-river-thumb wp-post-image\" alt=\"webdesign1-1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 0 10px 7px 0;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The iPad mini is a unique device in that it offers much more portability than the standard iPad, while still providing a much bigger screen than the iPhone for more enjoyable gaming. Techdy has recognized that as an opportunity to build a <a  href=\"http:\/\/techdy.com\/projects\/campaigns\/project-game-d\/\">game controller specifically for Apple&#8217;s smaller tablet<\/a>, which aims to turn it into a much more capable gaming rig.<\/p>\n<div class='embed-vimeo' style='text-align:center;'><iframe src='http:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/63740363' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0'><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The Game D is a controller designed with a standard physical d-pad and four-button arrangement, as well as start\/select buttons. The controller is designed to fit inside a slim aluminum shell, not unlike Logitech&#8217;s Ultraslim Keyboard for iPad mini, and it also uses magnets to operate. It can be used in two gaming positions, either with the iPad mini mounted in a slot on the keyboard itself, or snapped magnetically to the back of the iPad, for a more traditional gaming layout. Plus, it doubles as a smart cover.<\/p>\n<p>Techdy is looking to crowdfund the development of the Game D, with its own self-run campaign. Reservations for the Game D start at $39, and there&#8217;s a Pro version upgrade available for $59 that adds backlit keys, vibration feedback and two analog gamepads. There&#8217;s also a Nexus 7-specific model available for Android gamers.<\/p>\n<p><a href='http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2013\/04\/11\/with-the-game-d-techdy-hopes-to-fund-and-build-an-open-source-game-controller-case-for-ipad-mini\/webfeature4-2\/' title='webfeature4-2'><\/a><br \/>\n<a href='http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2013\/04\/11\/with-the-game-d-techdy-hopes-to-fund-and-build-an-open-source-game-controller-case-for-ipad-mini\/webfeature3-4\/' title='webfeature3-4'><\/a><br \/>\n<a href='http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2013\/04\/11\/with-the-game-d-techdy-hopes-to-fund-and-build-an-open-source-game-controller-case-for-ipad-mini\/webfeature2-1\/' title='webfeature2-1'><\/a><br \/>\n<a href='http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2013\/04\/11\/with-the-game-d-techdy-hopes-to-fund-and-build-an-open-source-game-controller-case-for-ipad-mini\/webdesign5-1\/' title='webdesign5-1'><\/a><br \/>\n<a href='http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2013\/04\/11\/with-the-game-d-techdy-hopes-to-fund-and-build-an-open-source-game-controller-case-for-ipad-mini\/webdesign3-4\/' title='webdesign3-4'><\/a><br \/>\n<a href='http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2013\/04\/11\/with-the-game-d-techdy-hopes-to-fund-and-build-an-open-source-game-controller-case-for-ipad-mini\/webdesign1-1\/' title='webdesign1-1'><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A lot of aspects of the Game D&#8217;s eventual design and branding are still up to backers, including its final shipping product name (&#8220;Game D&#8221; is just a placeholder) and custom color choices, as well as app interfaces for controlling the hardware itself. The development for the Game D is progressing nicely, with a working hardware prototype designed to function with iCade-compatible games, according to co-founder Cyril Chang. He also says that they&#8217;ll eventually offer their own open-source game developer kit (GDK), as well as continue to support iCade games at launch.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;d love a gamepad for my iPad mini, even if it might be a little more taxing on the forearms and biceps than using an iPhone. 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