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.

















Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
smiley rojas @ Jun 23rd 2008 11:25AM
first... this is kind of cool
Fusion Fuzo @ Jun 23rd 2008 11:27AM
FUGLY, Wii rip off
Scythe @ Jun 23rd 2008 11:43AM
Dongles on your chin...
Mic2000 @ Jun 23rd 2008 12:59PM
1 2 3 4?
Auto-Fail is ON
WITHOUT A NAME @ 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 @ 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
Kris @ Jun 23rd 2008 12:06PM
Did you miss the part of the article that mentioned the analog stick? Or can you not read?
Jon Acheson @ 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.
Dave @ 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.
Jeff @ 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.
Jeff @ 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.
Bob @ Jun 23rd 2008 12:40PM
Don't you mean a 4th leg? For men anyway...
Randomness @ 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_ @ Jun 23rd 2008 2:58PM
Gyration mice are crazy expensive, though. Sounds like a nice fit for the Eee product line.
Haikibutsu @ 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.
Haikibutsu @ 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.
JS @ Jun 23rd 2008 3:30PM
Are you sure this isn't the Ugh-L Eee Stick?
Jamesology @ Jun 23rd 2008 4:29PM
I guess the Wii ripped off the controller from my Memorex Projector I bought back in early 90's.
chickenator @ Jun 23rd 2008 6:03PM
now i can play wEee Fit!
BratPAQ @ 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.