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ThinkGeek Releases Joystick for iPhone

Posted June 16, 2011 at 6:16pm by iClarified · 15071 views
ThinkGeek has released the JOYSTICK-IT iPhone Arcade Stick, a physical joystick which that attaches to your iPhone to improve gaming.

The JOYSTICK-IT works with thousands of different game apps. Any game that has an on-screen control pad of some kind is perfect for the JOYSTICK-IT. Simply run your game of choice, place the JOYSTICK-IT over the on-screen control pad and push down. The JOYSTICK-IT sticks to the glass of your display and is ready for action. The lightweight solid milled-aluminum construction of the JOYSTICK-IT adds more precise movement and faster response time for enhanced playability. When you're done, simply pull-up on the JOYSTICK-IT to remove from the screen.

Hardware Compatibility
The JOYSTICK-IT works with any device which features a capacitive touchscreen. This includes the iPhone and many Android phones.

Game Compatibility
The JOYSTICK-IT will work with any game that features a virtual on-screen control pad of some kind. Games that use swiping, swipe-style joypads, joypads with variable on-screen locations, or complex finger based gestures will not work properly with the JOYSTICK-IT.

Product Features
● Add a real physical joystick to your iPhone for enhanced gaming precision
● Works with thousands of different games
● No wires or batteries required
● Removable and reposition-able. Will not harm your screen.
● Solid milled-aluminum construction
● Laser etched crosshair design on top of stick adds thumb traction

You can purchase the JOYSTICK-IT Arcade Stick for $17.99.

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