The following Switch Interfaces can make otherwise inaccessible games consoles playable. By allowing standard accessibility switches to connect to games consoles, gamers can tailor design their own set-up. It may still be however that gamers will need to play in teams to cope with the huge surplus of controls many modern games demand.


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From OneSwitch.org.uk (UK)

A highly versatile adapted arcade stick controller that can accept from one to 27 external accessibilty switches.

Compatible with PC, PS2, PS3 and by connecting a wired Xbox 360 controller (purchased separately) Xbox 360 too.

From OneSwitch.org.uk (UK)

A very rugged switch interface, with fourteen switch sockets, an on/off switch to enable/disable connected switches.

PC, Playstation One and partially Playstation2 compatible. NB. No analogue stick compatibility.

From OneSwitch.org.uk (UK)

An inexpensive switch adapted Joypad suitable for Playstation, PSone and Playstation 2.

Contact OneSwitch.org.uk

Build your own accessible controller / switch interface from easy to use parts.

From: Evil Controllers (USA)

A six-socket switch interface for the Xbox 360. The function of each socket can be reconfigured to any button on the controller.

From: Evil Controllers (USA)

A versatile switch interface with remappable controls, switchable profiles, auto-fire, control latching options and external analogue controls.

From: RJ Cooper (USA)

A number of basic adaptations to JoyPad controllers. Ideal for team play or for gamers needing a button or two brought to a more accessible place.

From Broadened Horizons (USA)

Various switch accessible gaming adaptations and devices. Require additional switches and optional analogue controls to suit each individual to create a tailor made control set-up.

From Broadened Horizons (USA)

Various Wii switch accessible solutions.

N.B. Presently there is no switch accessible solution to games requiring Wii remote motion.

From Enabling Horizons or RJ Cooper (USA)

PS2 and PS3 compatible switch interface for Guitar Hero. Features a one-button play mode.

From QED (UK)

A durable Playstation 3 switch and analogue interface box that allows for full customisation of controls unlike any other.

Contact designer Geoff Harbach at LEPMIS for more information. See also: LEPMIS guide for making your own analogue controls for the PS3 Access Pod.

Enabling Devices (USA) and GSTS Designs (USA)

A Playstation compatible controller with a number of switch sockets at the rear. Playstation One and partially Playstation2 compatible.

Wanted

Nintendo compatible switch interfaces. Superb versatile controllers from the sadly defunct Pathways Development Group, Inc. Their interfaces included versions for the Famicom/NES, Super Famicom/SNES and N64.

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D.I.Y. Switch Interfaces

Build your own switch interfaces. Includes many other guides for switch accessible equipment.