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Audojo launches Kickstarter campaign for dual-stick iPad controller case

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Audojo launches Kickstarter campaign for dual-stick iPad controller case
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Indie startup Audojo has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for its first product, an iPad case which doubles as a dual-analogue controller.

The Audojo iPad Case is, essentially, a tablet-sized plastic shell. As you can see in the image below, it clamps around the sides of your iPad bezel in landscape orientation.

The case leaves the iPad's screen uncovered, but provides users with a pair of front-facing analogue sticks, which sit near the upper corners of the display.

In addition to the analogue sticks, Audojo has built two trigger buttons into the back of the case with the aim of replicating the function and feel of a console controller.

As I'm sure you've noticed, the Audojo iPad Case is a fairly beefy object, which is wrapped around your sleek tablet like a rectangular wheel clamp.

However, according to Engadget's hands-on report, the case is light enough to wield comfortably in two hands.

We definitely approve of the placement of the analogue sticks - nice and high to avoid issues of top-heaviness.

The triggers appear to be well positioned, too, if a little bulky. However, Audojo claims that the trigger pods - and the case as a whole - will be slimmed down for the next build.

As for integration, Audojo has eschewed the Bluetooth system often employed by makers of iOS pads like the Duo Gamer. Instead, the Audojo iPad Case connects to your iPad via the tablet's headphone socket.

This has necessitated the inclusion of additional front-facing stereo speakers and an extra headphone jack in the back of the case.

To increase compatibility with iOS games, Audojo has been working with Unity to ensure the case works with as many titles as possible.

The developer of the Audojo iPad Case is looking to raise $240,000 by Feb 21st. If you like what you've seen, you can donate by heading over to the Audojo iPad Case Kickstarter page now.

James Gilmour
James Gilmour
James pivoted to video so hard that he permanently damaged his spine, which now doubles as a Cronenbergian mic stand. If the pictures are moving, he's the one to blame.