ASUS Eee Stick hits the FCC, our minds race in wonder

Ah, so ASUS' totally familiar looking Eee Stick wasn't just some one-off prototype. Today, said controller has just surfaced in the depths of the FCC, complete with internal / external photographs, a user's manual and a few reports certifying that no one grew a third leg during testing. Apparently the GMC-1 package will include a pair of joysticks (one with a D-pad, one with an analog stick), a USB dongle and the obligatory Quick Start guide and Support CD. Heck, these critters even come with bundled wrist straps, eliminating any lingering doubt that the inspiration for these didn't come from The Big N. Still, we can't help but be slightly excited about the possibilities here, but whether or not they actually prove useful remains to be seen.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 23rd 2008 11:25AM]

first... this is kind of cool

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 23rd 2008 11:27AM]

FUGLY, Wii rip off

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 23rd 2008 11:43AM]

Dongles on your chin...

[Mic2000 Posted Jun 23rd 2008 12:59PM]

1 2 3 4?
Auto-Fail is ON

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 23rd 2008 11:33AM]

why couldn't they use different-sounding vowels to describe something that looks alike to something else????? Another thing: Why do they call it a USB Dongle??????
That's just asking for nasty comments...

[Jamesology Posted Jun 23rd 2008 11:37AM]

"The Big N" ....?

Maybe if there was a joystick on it. But I'm pretty sure I have a couple of remotes that look the same as this. That's not the big N

[Yarnage Posted Jun 23rd 2008 12:06PM]

Did you miss the part of the article that mentioned the analog stick? Or can you not read?

[J Acheson Posted Jun 23rd 2008 1:07PM]

It looks more like a half of a PS1 controller to me.

There have been several one-handed controllers that were similar to this. The ASCII grip for the PS1, and the ASCII II for the PS2.

Besides which, the Wii nunchuk isn't even a controller in its own right, it's an accessory for the Wiimote.

[Adebisi Posted Jun 23rd 2008 11:48AM]

These could eventually lead to a minor revolution in areas like 3D Walkthroughs, graphics editing, Power Point presentations and loads more. Games are only a small part of the future for these.

[thirdopticaltool Posted Jun 23rd 2008 11:52AM]

er... just looks like another generic powerpoint remote... that sort of resembles a nunchuck.

does it DO anything like the nunchuck/wiimote?

what exactly are the "exciting possibilities" you're seeing? being able to pace around on stage? ...riviting.

[thirdopticaltool Posted Jun 23rd 2008 11:53AM]

er... just looks like another generic powerpoint remote... that sort of resembles a nunchuck.

does it DO anything like the nunchuck/wiimote?

what exactly are the "exciting possibilities" you're seeing? being able to pace around on stage? ...riviting.

[bstump Posted Jun 23rd 2008 12:40PM]

Don't you mean a 4th leg? For men anyway...

[Randomness Posted Jun 23rd 2008 1:24PM]

I think the Gyration mouse came before all of these. There's been one in the conference room for years.

[Tired Posted Jun 23rd 2008 2:58PM]

Gyration mice are crazy expensive, though. Sounds like a nice fit for the Eee product line.

[Mushrooshi Posted Jun 23rd 2008 3:16PM]

My god, America is full of ignorant people, I am living in Texas right now, and it is hard being a short asian kid.

Your blog sucks.

[Mushrooshi Posted Jun 24th 2008 5:00AM]

Oh crap, Engadget deleted the comment!

Ok, let me assume you guys:

There was a comment in which someone was advertising some blog about "I LOVE AMERICA", and spamming.

"Your Blog Sucks" refers to that spammer's blog.

Engadget rules. I don't hate engadget. I just hate it when they delete spam and make our comments look stupid.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 23rd 2008 3:30PM]

Are you sure this isn't the Ugh-L Eee Stick?

[Jamesology Posted Jun 23rd 2008 4:29PM]

I guess the Wii ripped off the controller from my Memorex Projector I bought back in early 90's.

[Chickenatr Posted Jun 23rd 2008 6:03PM]

now i can play wEee Fit!

[BratPAQ Posted Jun 24th 2008 12:42AM]

they could have colored it black and ps3 will shout rip-off, its white so its and people are shouting wii rip-off, maybe if they have make it in white, black and chrome metal at the back, the apple fan boys would be here too.