- Developed an innovative DS emulation controller for iPad and iPhone, creatively adapting the DS’s dual-screen setup for modern devices, optimizing gameplay for a single screen in both portrait and landscape modes.
- Experimented with control layouts, reversing traditional D-pad and button placements to enhance accessibility and comfort during gameplay on the iPad, especially for stylus use with the Apple Pencil.
- Designed controls for split-screen mode, allowing players to use multiple apps simultaneously while ensuring ambidextrous usability for both left- and right-handed players.
- Extended design to iPhones, ensuring seamless DS gameplay by maximizing screen real estate and enhancing touchscreen precision despite the lack of stylus support on iPhone models.
- Balanced aesthetic, functional, and ergonomic considerations to provide an intuitive, responsive DS emulation experience across iPad and iPhone platforms.
Read more about the controller here: Thoughts on 1DS
Download the controller here: 1DS – A comfortable DS controller for iPhone and iPad
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