wraggster
June 24th, 2012, 23:21
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/06/ringbow1.png (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/23/ringbow-on-kickstarter-touch-gaming-with-dpad/)When we first saw the Ringbow (http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/atandt-foundry-innovation-center-opens-its-doors-in-palo-alto-to-h/) finger peripheral, it was a gangly prototype, tethered to an external battery -- not exactly ideal for a portable tablet accessory. The idea is to strap a D-pad to a user's finger, netting them extra control for touch-based games. Now the duo behind the device is showcasing a self-contained unit on Kickstarter (http://www.engadget.com/tag/Kickstarter/), hoping to garner enough interest to send it off to production. TheBluetooth (http://www.engadget.com/tag/Bluetooth/)-compatible band boasts an adjustable one-size-fits-all grip, a nine-way directional nub and a five hour battery life. A $45 contribution buys a standard black Ringbow and a game package, though more generous backers can score additional colors, exclusive hardware and dev kits. Without $100,000 in support, however, the ring won't be minted. Follow the links below if you're compelled to fund the digital circlet.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/23/ringbow-on-kickstarter-touch-gaming-with-dpad/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/23/ringbow-on-kickstarter-touch-gaming-with-dpad/