The Alpakka controller has been designed by Input Labs as a video game-inspired peripheral that's perfect for avid players to add into their setup for design-conscious gaming.
The controller has a two-tone design that's achieved using 3D printing technology to make its low-poly aesthetic a reality. The controller appears straight out of low-poly games like Minecraft and is constructed with all essential buttons and activators to support seamless gaming.
The Alpakka controller is capable of being customized with your choice of color to give it a vibrant aesthetic against the dark backdrop. All of the details on the controller's construction have been made available for avid DIYers to try out without having to worry about design legalities thanks to a liberal Creative Commons license to encourage open-source changes.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Low-poly Gaming Peripherals
- Designing low-poly inspired gaming peripherals is an opportunity to cater to the design-conscious gaming audience.
- Customizable Gaming Controllers
- Developing customizable gaming controllers can allow for a more personalized gaming experience for avid players.
- Open-source Gaming Hardware
- Encouraging open-source changes for gaming hardware can lead to innovative designs by DIYers and promote a community of gamers and tech enthusiasts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Gaming Hardware Industry
- The gaming hardware industry can benefit from exploring low-poly designs and customization options for controllers and peripherals.
- 3D Printing Industry
- The 3D printing industry has an opportunity to cater to the gaming industry by providing custom low-poly designs for controllers and peripherals.
- DIY and Open-source Hardware Communities
- DIY and open-source hardware communities can benefit from exploring gaming hardware as a new area for innovative designs and customization options.
