Hold the Laughter — The GameBone Pro is iPhone’s First 3.0-Compatible Gaming Pad
Huh, huh huh… Game bone. What’s with gaming’s recent fascination with boning? First Dragon Age, now this? Childish allegories aside, Australian-based 22Moo is looking to be the first company out of the gate with an iPhone OS 3.0-compatible gaming accessory. The GameBone is being touted as the “world’s first iPhone OS 3.0 compatible gaming controller,” featuring your standard 8-way directional pad, six action buttons, a 2200-mAh internal battery, a built-in speaker and 3.5″ headphone jacks, as well as connectivity options through Bluetooth and Apple’s 30-pin dock connector, not to leave iPod Touch users in the dust. Never mind that it looks like two boners stuck together — argh, see what you did, guys? Either way, pricing is yet to be announced, and the GameBone Pro will be out September 2009.
Fact Sheet:
- Dual connectivity – Connect with Bluetooth wirelessly OR use the 30-pin dock connector cable
- 2000mAh Lithium-ion Battery for additional power for your iPod touch / iPhone*
- LED showing charging state and capacity
- 8-way D-Pad with 6 buttons
- Bluetooth button for pairing and status
- Built-in speakers, mic and 3.5 audio headphone jack
- “Made for iPod” and “Works for iPhone” certification (pending Apple approval)
