AlphaGrip Handheld Computer concept mimics Atari Jaguar controller

You never really know what you're going to get when peering through entries in Microsoft's Next-Gen PC Design Competition, and the above pictured device is definitely evidence of that. The AlphaGrip Handheld Computer (or AlphaGrip HC, for short), boasts full-size rocker keys on the front along with a flip-up display and a keypad made specifically for thumb-typing. There's also a trackball for mousing about and a slew of buttons to handle "sophisticated PC games" while standing on a crowded subway. Still, we can't help but notice just how much this thing reminds us of our days tinkering with the defunct-from-birth Atari Jaguar, and we also can't imagine anyone with a shred of dignity ever pulling this abomination out in public. Kudos for imagination, though.

[Via OhGizmo]

[psyclotron Posted May 2nd 2008 1:19PM]

awesome! it's the remote control to my mid-80's RCA TV!

[(Unverified) Posted May 2nd 2008 1:36PM]

This will DEFINITELY BLEND.

[conscious Posted May 2nd 2008 2:18PM]

Nirvana once sung about the eventuality of this device... heart shaped box.

[(Unverified) Posted May 2nd 2008 3:40PM]

Good song, but the device looks more like tits.

[(Unverified) Posted May 2nd 2008 5:16PM]

This looks like tech from 1993

[BigD145 Posted May 2nd 2008 3:17PM]

I don't even care if it's ugly or not. The thing is too darn huge.

[optical10 Posted May 2nd 2008 3:42PM]

Don't Knock It until You've Tried It. I currently own an alpha grip and this evolution seems like a natural progression. For ergonomics and ease-of-use you cannot beat it, once you've learnt it. Frag with this controller and you'll never go back to a regular controller or keyboard and mouse combo!

[Ioncloud9 Posted May 2nd 2008 4:27PM]

Why do all these internet devices showcase their internet ability with a page of the New York Times? Isnt that the newspaper thats loosing subscriptions at record pace?

[(Unverified) Posted May 2nd 2008 5:30PM]

No wonder gas prices are so high - all of the world's available petroleum reserves went into making that hideous monstrosity.

[JJjjjjjjjjjj Posted May 2nd 2008 10:12PM]

That's a Chick Magnet!

[(Unverified) Posted May 2nd 2008 11:21PM]

it looks like one of those old futuristic movies gadgets where you can travel in time, do coffe etc...

GARBAGE!

[Cru Posted May 4th 2008 8:55PM]

Quickly! Hit 'H' for maximum damage!!