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The video centers around the transformative impact of Apple's products on the mobile gaming industry, particularly highlighting the potential of the iPhone as a dominant gaming device with the introduction of advanced technologies like the A7 Pro GPU and A17 Pro chip. The speaker recounts their journey of developing an innovative PSP Go-style sliding iPhone controller designed to enhance the mobile gaming experience, detailing the challenges and breakthroughs, including the use of MagSafe technology for seamless attachment and the influence of EU regulations supporting emulation on the App Store.
The design process involved extensive iterative refinements to ensure compactness and functionality, leading to the creation of various prototypes. The speaker envisions the new controller as a game-changer that could encourage developers to port games to iPhones, potentially revolutionizing mobile gaming as significantly as AirPods have impacted the audio industry. The video concludes with a call to action for pre-order notifications, encouraging viewers to subscribe for updates, and the announcement of participation in upcoming gaming events where attendees can test the controllers.
The speaker, who is the founder and CTO of mcon Innovations Inc, expresses their passion for the project, invites feedback, and looks forward to engaging with the gaming community at events like Open Sauce and Flight Fest.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the revolutionary impact of Apple’s products, particularly how the introduction of devices like the iPhone has transformed technology use. The main focus then shifts to the A7 Pro GPU, emphasizing how it enhances the iPhone as a mobile gaming platform, surpassing traditional expectations of what a phone can do. The narrative highlights the promise of a comprehensive gaming experience on mobile devices, suggesting that Apple’s move could redefine the gaming industry landscape. The speaker reminisces about the inspiration that came from playing Minecraft on an iPhone and the need for a more convenient iPhone game controller, leading to the development of a PSP Go-style sliding iPhone controller. The speaker’s initial attempts to create this controller faced challenges, particularly with compatibility issues of existing controllers bought online.
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In this part of the video, the creator recounts the moment Apple added Xbox controller support to iOS 13, sparking his interest in mobile gaming. He describes how he initially crafted a mount to use with a popsocket on his phone to play Minecraft during the summer, a period he fondly remembers. Despite putting the project on hold for nearly four years, he continually believed that his controller concept could revolutionize mobile gaming.
The breakthrough came when he realized that Apple’s MagSafe technology, introduced with the iPhone 13 mini, could provide the seamless and instantaneous attachment method he desired. Concurrently, changes in EU regulations suggested that emulation might soon be allowed on the App Store, indicating a promising future for Apple in gaming.
Worried that major players like Apple, PlayStation, or Xbox might develop a similar controller first, he quickly proceeded with his idea. He ordered a Nintendo Switch controller with a flat PCB from Amazon to use as the project’s base and successfully soldered 3DS sticks to it. After extensive work on the CAD model throughout the winter and summer, he achieved the perfect design, featuring an array of MagSafe magnets for quick connections.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the design of a phone controller, highlighting the smooth sliding mechanism that ensures compactness and protection for the sticks and buttons. This mechanism can be detached from the controller to allow the phone to be used with a kickstand in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. The speaker also mentions the extensive iterative process undertaken to perfect these features, leading to the creation of the final prototype version one.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the transformative potential of a new controller for mobile gaming. They highlight recent changes, such as Apple’s allowance of emulators on the App Store following EU pressure and the introduction of the iPhone 15 Pro with the A17 Pro chip, which includes ray tracing, making it a formidable gaming phone. The speaker also mentions the addition of ray tracing to the M3 chip in MacBooks, attracting developers like Ubisoft and Capcom, but acknowledges that more is needed to convince developers to port their games to iPhones. They express belief that this new controller will unlock the phone’s full potential, encouraging developers to create tailor-made games for mobile platforms. The speaker reveals their role as the founder and CTO of mcon Innovations Inc, aiming to bring this controller to market and revolutionize mobile gaming, potentially making it as ubiquitous as AirPods.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the shift in the handheld gaming market from devices like the Game Boy, DS, and PSP to smartphones, specifically highlighting the iPhone’s dominance in this space. They introduce a new prototype controller that enhances mobile gaming without transforming the phone into a traditional game console. The presenter believes this innovation will significantly impact mobile gaming. They mention developing a second version of the controller to improve it further and encourage viewers to subscribe for updates. Additionally, there’s a call to action for pre-order notifications and information about purchasing themed merchandise. Finally, they announce their participation in the Open Sauce event, where attendees can test the controllers.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses upcoming tournaments where games like Smash Bros and Mario Kart will be played, with winners receiving free t-shirts. They express excitement about meeting creators at these events. Additionally, they mention attending Flight Fest from Wednesday to Friday and showcase their creation, the swing wing device. The speaker then invites viewers to provide feedback on the controller discussed, which has been a long-term passion project. They emphasize their enjoyment and constant use of the version 2 controller and conclude by thanking viewers and signing off.