Nubytech E3 2005 Product Preview
Nubytech adds a pull cord to its upcoming Resident Evil-themed chain saw controller.
We sat down with Nubytech to talk about its newly announced products for E3 2005. Nubytech announced a full line of controllers branded with games such as Resident Evil and Frogger. Nubytech also announced the launch of its consumer site titled Club NubyTech.
Nubytech launched Club Nubytech to reward its customers with inside information and discounts. The dance-themed site gives you the opportunity to preorder limited-edition products and see previews of games. You can also gain points to access other parts of the site.
Resident Evil 4 Controller PS2
Nubyetch will also release a new version of its popular Resident Evil 4 chain-saw-shaped controller for the PlayStation 2. Many other manufacturers, like Sony, declined to show the controller at their booth due to the excessive amounts of blood splatter painted on the controller. The controller will also feature a working pull cord with the associated sounds. The PlayStation 2 version of Resident Evil 4 also features a chain saw weapon in the game that the Nubytech controller will function with. Expect to see the chain saw available shortly for $59.99.
Frogger Controller PS2
Not to leave the old-school gamers out in the cold, Nubytech released a Frogger-themed controller for the PlayStation 2. The controller features all the usual buttons that normal PlayStation 2 controllers have, but it comes with one extra. The frog in the middle of the control lights up whenever the controller begins to rumble.
Street Fighter Controllers for Xbox
Nubytech showed off three six-button Street Fighter controllers for the Xbox. Each of the controllers has a different classic Street Fighter character emblazoned on the top of it. We saw units with M. Bison, Guile, and Akuma.
Street Fighter Controllers for PS2
For the PlayStation 2, Nubytech will release four wireless six-button Street Fighter controllers. The controllers will be limited to a run of 10,000 units and will come with certificates of authenticity. Nubytech will sell units with Sagat, Ryu, Blanka, and Cammy. The units will ship in leather cases and will contain a keychain of the various characters; however, the Cammy model will have a set of dog tags in place of the keychain. Each controller will feature a reflective metallic finish and will contain three different poses of the characters that shift according to how you hold the controller. The Cammy controller will have a camoflauge theme to it.
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