Sony Ericsson launches Zeemote's JS1 Controller bundle for the W760

Tilt controls might be getting all the fanfare, what with the iPhone and Sony Ericsson's own W760 featuring tilt gaming, but the analog stick still reigns supreme when it comes to getting some actual fragging done. We spotted Zeemote's promising JS1 mobile joystick back at MWC this year, featuring four trigger buttons and an analog nub, but the little Bluetooth controller is finally getting a release. In fact, Sony Ericsson is giving this thing away in the Netherlands, with the purchase of a W760. Sadly, folks who already own a W760, don't live in the Netherlands, or just want a stand-alone JS1 for throwing at people or wedging in small crevices are still out of luck -- still no word on price or release of the thing outside this deal.

[Marcus @ Aug 4th 2008 9:35AM]

What a stupid thing

[fred @ Aug 4th 2008 9:46AM]

That's why paragraphs were invented so you can take a couple of sentences explaining why it is "a stupid thing".

[Scott Miller @ Aug 4th 2008 9:51AM]

Great, now two things to toss at someone that pisses you off.

[ipubs bastard child @ Aug 4th 2008 9:55AM]

Whilst it doesnt really apply here, i think it'd be a good device for phones you can plug into TV's. n95 for example. I'm sure thats only a matter of time.

[L @ Aug 4th 2008 9:53AM]

I don't think you actually have to explain anything here - the whole idea is just stupid...

[avester @ Aug 4th 2008 9:58AM]

This seems pretty nice thing, I got Quake in my phone (S60v3

[fred @ Aug 4th 2008 11:29AM]

"I don't think you actually have to explain anything here - the whole idea is just stupid"

A wireless game controller for you phone...

OMG this is the stupidist idea eveah!!!

If you cant explain why it is supposedly stupid, then why bother saying it?

[Scott Miller @ Aug 4th 2008 5:54PM]

It's stupid, because if you really need one of these, the chick will not dig you. Unless your not into chicks.

[Aguiluz @ Aug 4th 2008 9:49AM]

I would prefer a gamepad instead. :\

[Ghen @ Aug 4th 2008 11:06AM]

Here's hoping that Android allows ANY bluetooth device to connect and not just proprietary overpriced garbage like this. While it is a novel idea using an external control for your phone display I'm totally put off by anything proprietary.

[deyanimay @ Aug 4th 2008 5:55PM]

if only someone could make a wiimote work with wm, i got it to connect and i checked "input device" but it doesn't do anything.

[V Langs @ Aug 4th 2008 9:51AM]

you know this is actually pretty cool.

i like that it isn't made solely for this SE and that it's bluetooth.

and if you're an iPhone fan you know you're waiting for that controller attachment. and if that was announced we'd have about 100 posts by now.


btw, i AM waiting for that controller attachment, it is so hard playing NES with the virtual keypad

[avester @ Aug 4th 2008 9:52AM]

That's since the SE phones have a small joy/keypad, while the iPhone has one button.

[V Langs @ Aug 4th 2008 9:59AM]

and, if SE can release some really good games for this phone

or maybe a touch screen model? (i mean everyone else has one)

this would be killer

just hate keeping it in the pocket, it should double as a bt headset :-p

[avester @ Aug 4th 2008 9:51AM]

Why not Ziimote while we are at it?

[V Langs @ Aug 4th 2008 9:59AM]

that gives you the "Zie" sound

like Zyemote

i dunno how to really explain phonetics

[John Doe @ Aug 4th 2008 4:11PM]

seems a Wii Nunchuk look-a-like to me

[ahdok @ Aug 4th 2008 10:07AM]

When will people learn that phones and videogames mix about as well as jam and curry?

[B-ri @ Aug 4th 2008 1:44PM]

You've obviously never played enigmo before, but still, I can't say jam and curry sounds very good.

[Fara @ Aug 4th 2008 10:09AM]

That's a K800, not a W760. So it seems that it works with other SE phones.

[Greg @ Aug 4th 2008 10:21AM]

Looks like my K790A (rogers). Can't say I would actually need an analog stick control, simply because...there is nothing that requires it. At least from what I've seen.

[sanimalp @ Aug 4th 2008 2:09PM]

man, doesnt your k790 have tennis on it? that controller would be great for tennis.

[LiqwidZero @ Aug 4th 2008 10:13AM]

Minii Wii, sans Mario.

[riggs @ Aug 4th 2008 10:29AM]

what if u had a bluetooth headset that can do the same? (not as big though)

[Bevo4138 @ Aug 4th 2008 11:14AM]

What I need is a remote for my Bluetooth headset.

I can't be bringing my hand all the way up to my ear to adjust the volume, and the phone in my pocket is just too far away. Can anyone help me????

[dervheid @ Aug 4th 2008 10:47AM]

Hmmm.
A wireless nunchuck for your (sony ericsson) phone.
Presumably it requires it's own charger too.
More waste when this inevitably gets lost/dropped down the loo (cos that's where we all go to play games on our phone when we should be working, right. Or commenting on here.)
BTW. Are you REALLY going to play phone games pugged into the TV?
Should just about make 'pong' look sophisticated at that resolution!

[ipubs bastard child @ Aug 4th 2008 11:13AM]

You sure?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWek4jmkYnQ

Not that bad if you ask me.

[SteveJ @ Aug 4th 2008 11:10AM]

The big problems with this device are that it wasn't included in the box with every W760 from the beginning, and, just as importantly, it's another thing to carry and most people won't carry it. As a result game developers won't put much effort (money) into utilizing it. They are going to design games for the phone without the controller. Any support for the controller will be an afterthought. As such, it's doomed. As would be, incidentally, a similar device for the iPhone. Some people are calling for such a controller for the iPhone, but almost no one would use it and only a handful of games would support it. Such devices have only one destiny: a place on your shelf, next to The Clicker and your pet rock.

[Ross @ Aug 4th 2008 12:09PM]

Am I the only person that thinks that Nintendo is going to sue them for this using something that's called the Zeemote and it's a Nunchuk, surely i can't be the only person to see this.

[David @ Aug 4th 2008 1:29PM]

Since Nintendo doesn't call their controller a "Wiimote," I think they're probably in the clear.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/weemote-maker-wants-nintendo-to-buy-his-copyright-release-him-f/

[allenvanhellen @ Aug 4th 2008 3:24PM]

No.

[Shinigami @ Aug 4th 2008 3:08PM]

Um... How do I name it?
"Another SonyEricsson overpriced thingie nobody actually needs" thats how. I remember they made an RC car with bluetooth for their phones, but when I found out that toyo costs $100+, my reaction was like O_O
Never bought any accessories from SE while I had an SE phone. Its just too damn overpriced. I just changed my phone maker together with phone and guess what? Now I'm not limited to SE accessories :)

[Mark Bennet @ Aug 4th 2008 4:01PM]

The concept is actually quite nice. SE seems to be trying on several things to activate their brand. This one is great for gamers, although I doubt many will use them...


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[Bill @ Aug 4th 2008 10:17PM]

Mobile gaming on a cell phone is still crap, at this point in time, for a number of reasons - cost, battery life, tiny screens and controls, and the same boring, rehashed content. While this bluetooth joystick makes the control aspect better, it sure isn't going to change my mind about cellphone gaming. Besides, if I have that much time to spare, I'd rather relax or take a nap or something; not play games on a cell phone.*roll eyes*

Just give me a nice camera/music player cell phone, and I'm happy.

[ayesha @ Aug 6th 2008 6:20AM]

Great device now one c an easily play game on their mobile set, they make mobile a little play station....................!