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NiKKoM on 10 June 2013

 

WWDC 2013: More Details Emerge on Official iOS Game Controllers

Information is slowly leaking out of WWDC as developers start installing the recently released beta version of iOS 7. Specifically, in regards to the mysterious reference to game controllers during today's keynote. We were just tipped off that a vague guide has been posted on Apple's developer site that mentions some basic guidelines on how game controllers should be used. No real specifics yet, although these two images give some idea of what Apple is thinking with this functionality:

So here we have what appears to be a style of game controller that allows you to see the screen of your phone, as well as an entirely standalone controller with what seems to be dual analog sticks. Also, we've heard that Apple has reinforced that if your game is going to support a game controller it needs to be totally playable without. We're going to keep following this, as, well, it could change everything- particularly if it leaks over to the Apple TV.

http://toucharcade.com/2013/06/10/wwdc-2013-more-details-emerge-on-official-ios-game-controllers/

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avais1993 on 10 June 2013

Ive never been a fan of iphones, but wow that does look nice



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wick on 10 June 2013

iOS7..... Welcome to Android 2011.



 

 

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okr on 10 June 2013

New iOS Looks just as old fashioned as the old one.



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TomaTito on 11 June 2013

Finally an official controller. Could be the best way to try those console type games on a TV rather than getting an Ouya.
And the UI update is all eye candy, control center was applicable years ago if you JB. Still nice parallax effect!



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famousringo on 12 June 2013
LurkerJ said:
iOS 7 is hitting iPhone 4? I didn't see that coming.


iOS 6 supports 3GS, so this is pretty consistent.

You do miss out on features that your hardware won't support well, but you also get bug fixes, security patches, and most importantly better app support. My 4S won't get Air Drop because only devices released in the last year or so support the required peer-to-peer wifi.

The design change doesn't look like much in screen shots (actually, I despise the new icons), but the animation is simply stunning.



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TomaTito on 17 June 2013

The iPhone controller looks like crap, I'd prefer compatibility with a standalone controller.

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NiKKoM on 17 June 2013
TomaTito said:

The iPhone controller looks like crap, I'd prefer compatibility with a standalone controller.

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don't you go ruining it for us by showing that crappy logitech device..




 

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Mr Puggsly on 17 June 2013

Interesting, but now I'm waiting for some interesting games to go with that.



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