iCADE Mobile Gaming System is Now Available

I know that a lot of people have been waiting for the announcement from ThinkGeek that the iCADE Mobile gaming system is now available for your iPhone. The iCADE basically turns your iPhone into an old-school hand-held gaming device, complete with physical front-facing action buttons, a four-way directional pad, and four shoulder buttons. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth, and is supported by more than 100 apps, including Warner Bros.’ Midway Arcade. Here are some of the iCADE’s main features, courtesy of ThinkGeek.com:

• Fun and fast mobile gaming for your iPhone or iPod Touch
• Adds physical buttons and d-pad to make your gaming experience better
• Rotating cradle allows for landscape and portrait viewing
• Connects using wireless Bluetooth technology (set up once and you're good to go!)
• Works with over 100 games and apps (search "iCade" in the app store)
• Ergonomic design lets you play for hours in comfort
• True control with eight action buttons and two-axis directional pad
• Compatibility: iPod Touch (3rd & 4th Gen), iPhone 3/3G/3GS/4/4S
• Safety & Warranty Manual and Quickstart Guide included
• iPod Touch Insert included
• Batteries: 2 x AA (included)

The iCADE Mobile controller will set you back $69.99.

Source: ThinkGeek :: iCADE Mobile - Gaming System for iPhone
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[MrPhotographerSir]

Anyone have a few hours of experience on how the gamepad buttons feel? The price is a little steep but I think I'm definitely picking one of these up pretty quick.

 

[J. A.]

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