# Avatar Motion Controllers The Alt Motion Controller Replaces Gaming Keyboards By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-motion-controller References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/this-strange-controller-changes-way-you-play-games/) & [altcontroller.net](https://altcontroller.net/)  The Alt Motion controller has the potential to eliminate the need for typing on [gaming keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehanded-keyboard-concept) when playing first-person shooter games. Unlike a keyboard that must be operated by several fingers at once, the Alt Motion controller has the capacity to execute commands with just a finger, or three fingers can be used to deploy multiple commands. With included open-source software, gamers can map certain movements to enhance their gaming experience. There's a left auxiliary joystick, a right auxiliary joystick and a [primary analog joystick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x5-alteron) that make up the controller and 100 different commands and macros can be configured with the controller for an experience that's time-saving, more fun and super responsive. As well as being advantageous for shooter games, the controller has an [analog steering wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-swift-drive) that helps to make racing games more realistic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Motion Gaming:** The Alt Motion controller offers an innovative experience by replacing traditional gaming keyboards. - **Minimalistic Controllers:** Alt Motion's simplified design creates an opportunity for a trend of minimalistic gaming controllers. - **Personalized Gaming:** Gamers can map certain movements using the Alt Motion controller, allowing for a more personalized gaming experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The Alt Motion controller can revolutionize the gaming industry by simplifying the controls for first-person shooter and racing games. - **Consumer Electronics:** Alt Motion's open-source software presents an opportunity for innovation in the consumer electronics industry. - **Virtual Reality:** The Alt Motion controller could enhance the experience of virtual reality gaming and create opportunities for innovation in this industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Left-Hand Dynamic Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hex-evo.md) - [Multi-Platform Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aimcontrollers-aimcon.md) - [Left Hand Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/left-hand-gaming-controller.md) - [VR-Compatible Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-start-gaming-controller.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-gaming-controller.md) - [Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-controller-concept.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md) - [Voice-Controlled Gamepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stoga.md) - [Spatial Computing Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-vision-joystick-pro-max.md)