Amazing Homebrew PS3 Controller

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If you think you have modding skillz, meet PS3 forum member KitsuneYume who, despite being handicapped, can kick all of our asses (combined) thanks to his killer custom controller. Thanks to everyone that sent me this link.

The main reason I put this on the PlayStation website was to show people that even the most limited person can still enjoy console gaming just as much... anyone else. the controller was pretty easy to make except for converting the analog signals into digital signals for when I use the various switches. this took about two months to build and get working effectively.
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Nice job. I wish there was an address for this guy. I am sure many of us have games we no longer play that this guy could.
 
this can really open doors for companies to make controllers for people who have disabilities, most obvious are arthritis or missing hands/fingers.

oh, and controlling the analog stick with your tongue is freaking awesome.
 
That, is the coolest thing, I have ever seen. I would love to see a company reach out and make more controllers for the disabled based on his design.
 
It's sad to see the stupidity of humans when you read some of the other posts. Amazing how many people don't read the OP.

Definitely amazing though, hopefully this gets some media attention so some companies can jump on this and provide other disabled people a way to game.
 
mnewxcv said:
it looks extremely stressful on the wrists.
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not when your wrist is already deformed like that to begin with.

Kudos to the guy. Now only if I could use my hearing loss as an excuse to stay in bed and game all day :D
 
Wow, that really brings things into perspective. :eek:

After seeing this, and keeping in mind that today is Veteran's Day, I am reminded of how petty my troubles are. Life is good.
 
Nice to see him get some enjoyment out of the same things we do. The internet really does remove boundaries. Kudos :)
 
Human ingenuity never ceases to amaze me. Major props to them who identified an issue and did something about it.
 
Truly inspiring. Real gamers keep going, no matter what ;)

Sony should support this guy, give him some free games. And maybe help out other disabled gamers make their own controllers.
 
I'm a gamer that was born without hands. I've managed pretty well with most of the controllers that have came out, except the damn Wii-mote + nunchuck. I've always dreamed about a modded version though. I doubt I'd ever be that coordinated with my feet though. Mad props to him.
 
You know, it is sad...you hear regular people without disabilities complain ALL the time about stupid shit (work, bills, traffic, etc.etc.) and go on and on about "how bad they got it" and then you see this guy who is truly an inspiration.

We forget that there are people that wake up every day that don't have the same shot at life that we do (eyes / ears that work, the use of their arms or legs etc.) but they make a go of it... every. single. day. We should be grateful for what we have and appreciate guys like this for living life to the fullest.

It kinda puts things into perspective, I wish we did have his address, I'd love to hook a brutha up with some games for his PS3.
 
Damn lol, he really went on a mission to get all that shit working and he did in the end, that is brilliant.
 
He mentions that he's already beaten the demos available to him from the PSN. This would indicate to me that he has a PS3 but probably very few games for it. I know, from first hand experience, that medical conditions like these can put sever financial strain on family members. “Simple” equipment, used for transportation and common day activities, can cost tens of thousands of dollars and are only covered partially by most insurance/medical plans.

I propose that someone with a connection should step up and donate some games to this man. Hell, I’d be willing to donate the games that I no longer play if I had his personal contact information…

A close family member of mine was in the same situation. He recently passed away but had a rare form of MS that cause deterioration of his bones and muscles as he aged. He was an avid video game fanatic and enjoyed race car games on his PS2. Towards the end of his life, the condition had become so sever that he was unable to support the weight of his controller and/or move the joy pads efficiently without slipping. As such, I devised an adjustable strap that he could use to attach the controller to his hands. Furthermore, I coated the controller in a tacky/textures spray so he could use the weight of his hands to operate the controls without slipping. The controller looked hideous, but it worked for him and that’s all that matters.
 
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