Enhance Your iPad Gaming With Joystick-It

[Jeff Campbell]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e75a/?pfm=Carousel_JOYSTICK_IT_1' target='_blank'>http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/ce...l_JOYSTICK_IT_1</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Supposedly the iPad's touchscreen and accelerometer is the ultimate controller, but some folks just love the feel of a joystick."</em></p><p><object width="600" height="360" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/CC-5VpZGjgo&feature=player_embedded&ap=&fmt=18" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CC-5VpZGjgo&feature=player_embedded&ap=&fmt=18" /></object></p><p>What a great idea to add that old school feel to the new platforms of gaming. I can really see this being useful on an iPad, as you can see from the video above but it isn't cheap. You can pick one up for <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e75a/?pfm=Carousel_JOYSTICK_IT_1" target="_blank">$24.95 USD here</a>, or get two for $39.95 USD.*</p>

[Dyvim]

I recently picked up a pair of Fling's by TenOne Design. It's a similar product but much lower profile (stick isn't nearly as tall). I haven't experimented too much, but I can actually play Geometry Wars and RoboKill now (both dual-stick shooters). I hate virtual joysticks/D-Pads, so these are a nice addition for a little casual gaming. Pricey though (but that's par-for-the-course for iAccessories).