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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Gaming => Topic started by: DonnyEMU on July 12, 2007, 05:34:09 AM

Title: Return of the JoyBoard
Post by: DonnyEMU on July 12, 2007, 05:34:09 AM

Return of the Amiga Joyboard..

(http://e3nin.nintendo.com/_img/media/wiifit_ss4.jpg)

Nintendo Wii Fit (http://e3nin.nintendo.com/wii_fit.html)

vs the Original Joyboard..

(http://www.atariage.com/2600/controllers/con_AmigaJoyboard.jpg )

Title: no patent problems
Post by: weirdami on July 12, 2007, 06:02:43 AM

I think that maybe the patent on the JoyBoard has run out.

Title: Re: no patent problems
Post by: McVenco on July 12, 2007, 06:15:30 AM

I still need to get myself a Wii. I need a decent workout anyway :-D

Title: Re: no patent problems
Post by: Chain on July 12, 2007, 08:46:38 AM

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21551.html

Title: Re: no patent problems
Post by: Stainy on July 12, 2007, 01:46:13 PM

No!  this........ is a joyboard

(http://www.bellewithabite.co.uk/misc/joyboard.jpg)


I patented it in 1990 to play Kick Off 2 with  ;)

Title: Re: no patent problems
Post by: McVenco on July 12, 2007, 02:19:28 PM

Quote

Stainy wrote:
No!  this........ is a joyboard

A joyboard? More like a keylog to me :lol:

Title: Re: no patent problems
Post by: rkauer on July 12, 2007, 02:46:34 PM

 You problably will get a problem with the keyboard if that Bic pen leaks over.

 But just don't worry, it's a peecee one. Don't try to do that on your Amigas, kids. :-D