Looking for (couch) gaming trackball controller/keyboard

ghost_master2000

I'm trying to find a solution to playing PC games on my couch that doesn't involve using a tray table or just a standard controller.

My ideal controller/keyboard would be something like this:


except with the left and right click buttons like triggers on the right side with the trackball kind of like this (forgive my ghetto ms paint skills butchering an xbox360 controller):


That way I can use wasd keys and keyboard while being able to use the mouse (trackball) with my right hand and not have to use two separate devices.

Anybody know if something like this exists, or can suggest any alternatives?

Ego

Hrmm.

I know some people game with trackballs, but I've never been able to pull it off.

I'm personally curious about how the razer hydra will work for couch-type gaming, but I'm pretty sure it's been delayed (it was supposed to come out when Portal 2 launched.) Plus while it looks nifty I kind of doubt it's good for competitive play.

Still, here's a couple videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnF5q4NmVLs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_1Ao2cd5BM

I have no idea if it can function as a standard cursor though, and it's obviously no keyboard. So at the very least you'd need to pair it with a wireless keyboard with it for doing computer-type things from the couch.

ghost_master2000

Interesting. Thanks for the suggestion.

Though I think I will try using a wii remote connected through the computer first since that looks very similar.

Dark Shroud

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823176020

Edit:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823202004

ghost_master2000

Yes thank you, but I was looking for a keyboard with teh trackball and mouse buttons on the same side so I could use my left hand to WASD it.

Dark Shroud

They're not wireless but this the only other product I can think of. FYI this is a great company.

http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/ontheball.html

http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/on10.html

Bartholamue

Have you considered the Phantom Lapboard?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBoVgAJV0eo&feature=channel_video_title

I would buy one if I couch gamed.

Dark Shroud

Are they still making those? That product was years late and I don't even know how many product runs they did.

ghost_master2000

oooh that phantom lapboard looks pretty sweet. I've got to see if those are still available.

TNTrooper

http://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Lapboard-Wireless-Keyboard-Internet/dp/B00492C1FM

It's not exactly the cheapest keyboard considering the mouse looks terrible and will be need to be replaced but it is still being sold.

ghost_master2000

Ouch, a hundred and thirty bucks?

I'll see how the Wiimote does once I get the bluetooth adapter.

Skoal Cat

I have an IOGear trackball keyboard. It has the mouse buttons on the opposite corner which is great for acting surfing, but it requires two hands to operate decently. It takes getting used to and might change a few... habits. Its decent quality, decent range, and a fair price. You really get what you pay for in this limited market. If I were to buy again, I'd get one with a touch pad over a mouse. Maybe something more like the Lenovo Edge.

ghost_master2000

Got my bluetooth adapter for the wii remote and it actually works pretty great. Putting a script together in glovepie was kind of a pain in the ass, but it's pretty nice once it's up and running.