Nintendo files patent application for new controller
As documented in depth in a recent NeoGAF thread by user Rösti, Nintendo filed a patent in October 2014 for the above U-shaped controller and the patent saw an international filing on September 18, 2015, and publication on April 22, 2016, via WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).
Somewhat reminiscent of the Xbox 360's Wireless Speed Wheel, huh?
Most likely the controller will be applied for fitness games following Nintendo's interest in "quality of life" products. It's not a regular controller either as it boasts an accelerometer, gyrometer, temperature sensor and load sensor. Time to get fit in the 21st century!
A rough English translation of the patent application reads: "The main object of the present invention is to provide a novel training equipment, training system and an input device."
Below are more images of the patent's drawings:
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