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iControlPad 2: Game controller for touchscreen devices

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 05:15 AM PDT

Gaming on touchscreen devices isn't always as comfortable as on regular handhelds, but luckily for you, today we have a device that might make your gaming sessions on your touchscreen device more comfortable.

iControlPad 2 is a successor to the iControlPad, and it connects to any Bluetooth device with ease. Just like other controllers, iControlPad 2 comes with d-pad, four face buttons, two analog nubs, two shoulder buttons as well as 55-key keyboard.

This controller is big as iPhone 4, and thanks to the swiveling clamp, you can easily attach it behind your phone and carry it with you at all times. As for battery, this controller comes with 1360mAh battery and it can last up to 14 hours on a single charge.

In addition, iControlPad 2 can connect to all sorts of devices via USB, and since it's open source, you can use on variety of devices. This controller will work with most of the games that use on-screen keyboard thanks to the BluTrol app.

iControlPad 2 is an interesting controller, especially if you want to enjoy in games on your touchscreen device, but sadly, iControlPad 2 is just a Kickstarter project for now.

[via Technabob]

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