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[AbskP197]

My uncle's son used to be a very avid gamer. As he had polio, so spent most of the time indoors and he was also the one who introduced me to PC gaming. I remember playing IGI and Tony hawk for hours with him. His brother being an air force pilot gifted him a joystick so that his sweet younger brother can also enjoy flight simulations...We used to play lots of games together. But he had problems sitting for hours while gaming. I wished there could be some amazing gaming chairs for those fighting with polio so that they can also enjoy extended gaming sessions. So all I can ask for is some really comfortable and well equipped gaming chairs that gives them extra joy of playing games while being comfortable.. And thanks a lot for your kind efforts..we need many more good people like you guys

 

[Kataztrophik]

A solution for gamers without hands or with severe limitations in the use of their hands could be in the form of a modified fight stick for use with feet. Large oversized buttons spaced out that can easily be accessed by the right foot while the left foot can grip an 8-way joystick to handle traditional movement. Nearly all retro games could be played with a setup similar to this.

 

[Newguy12354]

SpecialEffect is a great, positive initiative!
Although focused on providing access to video games, which is great on its own, I also see it as life improvements in general and technology development.

It is great to see the smiles on the people playing too.

 

[UserName]

One suggestion for product development: A program method for software developers to make their games more portable to other platforms. Games that are written specifically for consoles often aren't ported properly to computers (specifically, for keyboard/mouse folk). I can only imagine that if it's easier for game developers to port their games to other platforms, then it might be easier for your custom control pads to interface with those games.

 

[jess1ca]

I would love to see SpecialEffect develop a new virtual reality headset!

 

[esaj]

One idea would be to try start working with developers to make the games more accessible. Maybe some sort of free service (especially for indie devs) to help them modify their games or ideas to make them work better for different people.

 

[Spike Badguy]

Maybe work on that accessibility controller from Microsoft?

 

[MetalVampire]

Wonder what other games they are trying

 

[Deep]

For more info on SpecialEffect, please check out their Studio Spotlight threads!

Introducing SpecialEffect - The Gamers' Charity
EyeMine: Play Minecraft with your eyes
Eye Gaze Games - eye controlled games from SpecialEffect
How voice and mouth controls are helping Paul to play games again

Don't forget to reply in this thread to confirm your entry!

I couldn't be any happier to see them enjoying the experience of gaming, they deserve it

 

[KPage03]

accessible controllers

 

[invader]

Don't know what to say. Maybe some way to "gamify" rehabilitation patients? You know, a way to keep their minds off of the process but they keep doing the exercises that help them. Is a little different from helping gamers with physical disabilities but...

 

[c4m4ch0]

A glove with an included accelerometer and other sensors could provide a new (easier) way to replace some physical hardware such as the wheeling wheel or controllers that implies the touch and the buttons press.

 

[Ryzengang]

Firstly, I think improving on software associated with voice control has the potential to positively affect many people. Moreso on the hardware side of things, I agree with others than having controller options that are more accessible to a wider range of people is a good step to take.

 

[Takuya]

There should be a game for them, so they can improve their control over their disabilities

 

[abe171]

SpecialEffect could develop a product that allows players with reduced sensitivity the ability to feel haptic feedback while gaming.

 

[M1SF1T]

I think it's important to continue to develop and work on innovations for mouth controllers and other controllers for quadriplegics. Not just for gaming but for effective and efficient PC usage in general.

 

[Denjiro]

I support a charity that works for increased accessibility in gaming.

 

[Zenno]

Great work!

 

[Dan1god]

Gaming gives the disabled a platform to really compete as an equal. Really believe in this initiative!

 

[Twilord]

I think this is a great idea.

 

[TomTrustworthy]

I think VR equipment would be a great route to go.

 

[killawazz123]

I think that I would like to see a sort of like a keyboard but for people who can't use a normal keyboard.

 

[Baraz]

You wrote : "telling us a new product you'd like to see SpecialEffect develop next!"
Well, that is a tough question ! After doing a bit of reading, I thought ...

Some games cannot be paused... Would be nice on a software (PC) or hardware level (consoles) to add a special force pause even for games that are designed not to have any pause feature.

Ps : loved the video. Awesome to see kids and adults enjoy and feel good. Liked on Youtube.

 

[Jhonny1983]

this is an opportunity to give a piece of joy to special people

 

[Cosmos96]

Love it!