This area features a variety of controllers that may make gaming more accessible for you. Remember that many controllers can be made to work on other games machines using adapters.
Please feel free to e-mail for help on anything that is unclear or if you know of any new hardware that might help others that I should feature here.

From OneSwitch.org.uk

A Dual-Shock Playstation and PS2 compatible controller with the D-pad and shape buttons reversed for left handed gamers.

From OneSwitch.org.uk

A hand sized dance mat, opening up games such as Dance Dance Revolution to gamers unable to use their legs, but able to use their fingers.

From Montrose Secam (UK)

A hardware device for PCs that helps to filter out unwanted hand tremors.

From Various

The EyeToy is a camera that places your moving image on-screen to play games.

It is possible to aim the camera at different parts of the body to play games. For instance, a foot alone could be the main focus for play.

The original EyeToy Play game has a fantastic play area within which people of almost all abilities can experiment freely. For PS2 and PS3.

From Bannco (USA)

Wireless programmable mouse and separate 'grip' thumbstick and buttons controller. For Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

From Think Geek (USA)

USB footpedal controllers which can be remapped to any key press.

From Store.Billia.com (USA)

USB foot controller for PCs and Macs. The slipper control takes charge of mouse movement and the programmable pedals take care of extra controls. See Bili Inc for more.

From MERU (UK)

Low profile joysticks that can be hooked up to games machines with a suitable adapter. Contact MERU for more.

From RPA Tech (USA)

Use the sensitive touch screen of an iPhone or iPad to take over the functions of a mouse and keyboard on a Mac or PC.

From Novint (USA)

PC Force feedback controller.

From Iron Will Innovations (Canada)

This device has over 30 sensor points that can trigger any key on a standard PC keyboard.

It is possible that this can be set up to be used on an Xbox 360 via an appropriate adapter. This is as yet an untested theory.

From Radica (UK and USA)

This PS2 controller features interchangeable modules enabling gamers to alter the set up of the controller by repositioning the thumb sticks and action buttons according to their own personal preference.

The inclusion of tension sticks also allows players to tighten or loosen the resistance of the sticks by twisting a dial located under each thumb rest, while the invert switch gives the option to invert the up-down movement of the right stick.

From Saitek (International)

Illuminated controller with a 4-way analogue hat switch, 20 buttons including space, shift function and 3 mode states for up to 144 programmable commands.

From RJ Cooper (USA)

A range of inexpensive adapted joypad controllers for modern games consoles.

"Quad Button Box" pictured. This allows for play without the need to grasp the controller with level surface access to the shoulder controls.

From SplitFish (Canada and USA)

A range of interesting split controllers aimed at hard core gamers, but many with potentially useful accessibility features for all gamers.

From Tash (USA) and Tech Cess (UK)

For PCs and Macs with a USB socket. Four switches are activated by moving the joystick in four directions; the fifth is activated by pressing down on the joystick shaft.

Two tips are included: one is flexible rubber and can be cut to desired size, and the other is hard plastic.

From Amazon UK and Amazon USA

A PC, PS2 and PS3 compatible controller with the ability to remap the buttons in a versatile way.

From KeyTools (UK)

The Cirque Glidepoint SmartCat USB touch-pad that can work without a driver. Thus it should work on a PC, and even an Xbox 360 through an XFPS 360 or Track Mapper adapter with USB to PS/2 adapter.

Touch area 75x50mm. Also see the SmartCat Pro also from KeyTools.

From InfoGrip (USA) and many others.

For PCs and Macs with a USB socket. Trackballs are basically an upturned traditional mouse and should work with all mouse based games. Simply roll your hand over the ball to move your pointer.

These controllers can be used with Playstation, Xbox and Xbox 360 games using an appropriate 'SmartFRAG' style adapter.

Most Wanted list for Accessible Gaming Gear. Features the OneSwitch wish list, and other individual's unfulfilled wants.

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Related Accessible Gaming Organisations

Ability Net - is a UK charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.

Alt-Controls.com - list PS3 and Xbox 360 games with controls that can be reconfigured for greater comfort.

Edupro - A large range of Joysticks and Trackballs are detailed at this Dutch site.

Game-Accessibility - Focusing on the accessibility of electronic games for gamers with disabilities.

InfoGrip - Large range of accessible controls (USA).