Sony Multimedia Controller

Shown here is the result of a master course on evolutionary product development with game controllers as the topic. Making use of the theory on product phases provided by prof. dr. eng’r. A.O. Eger the next logical evolutionary step in the line of game controllers was created.

Based on thorough research on evolutionary progress of the game controller and multimedia systems a few possible product directions were identified and concepts were created. The final concept presented here is based on the expectation that game consoles will continue to develop into fully fledged multimedia systems. As such it aims to offer full control over said multimedia systems in one powerful package, without functional or ergonomic trade-offs, and without the need for more than one device/remote control. One can switch between remote control and game controller simply by rotating the centre piece.

Refer to the IDEA design study for more information regarding the development of this multimedia controller concept.