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Video games are fun and also give people the power to do amazing things that
they would be unable to in real life.
With the right specialised hardware, many standard video games can be played
by anyone, no matter the disability. "One Switch Gaming" is especially
interested in games playable with a single switch, and in campaigning for accessibility
features in all games.
Recent Switch Game News
December 2008: On-line one-switch Basketball Hoop Stars at HelpKidzLearn.
The Retro Remakes
2008 competition deadline draws to a close. Radio
4 You and Yours give a little coverage to accessible gaming. 2008
blogged one-switch games list.
November 2008: NanoGames.com
announce a large range of one-switch games with many ways to make highly accessible. Max
Shooter alternative Playstation controller to Xbox 360 adapter now available. Dream
Gamer switch interface and mini-joystick revealed. PS3
switch access pod unveiled.
October 2008: Switched
On Games announce their accessible gaming manifesto. One-switch Pac-Man at Graeme's
Free Games.
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| | 1. Switch Interfaces | |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a switch interface? Where can I get one? What switches do I need? How
do I make one myself?
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| | 2. Game Reviews | |
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Game reviews and links to review sites of switch games.
We'd love to hear from you too. Do you know of any great games that are playable
with just one or two switches?
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| | 3. ATE Arcade | |
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Play arcade, console and retro computer games on your PC made more Accessible Through Emulation.
Define your own controls, adjust the speed, add cheats and more.
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| | 4. Campaign | |
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Join the Campaign for greater access in games.
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| | 5. Library Downloads | |
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100+ fantastic single switch games available from the One
Switch library for free download and play.
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Switches, adapted controllers, mounting systems, adapters and much more in the OneSwitch Accessible
Gaming Shop.
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Switch Gaming Essentials
• Accessible Gaming Shop - Where to find accessible hardware and software.
• Blog - The latest news and thoughts from OneSwitch. New switch games here.
• Game-Accessibility.com - A splendid all-encompassing accessible gaming site, including forums where people can share their thoughts and knowledge.
On-line Switch Games
• CBeebies Switch Games
and CBeebies
Grown-ups - Links to CBBC switch games.
• Dice -
Use to play board games or adventure game books.
• EyeToy
Shoot Zonez - Five mini-sports games including football penalty shoot-outs.
• Kodo - One to four player game using
one-switch controls.
• Knee Bouncers -
Fun activities aimed at babies and toddlers.
• Harry Potter Quidditch Chaser Tryouts - Set your switches to SPACE & RETURN.
• Help Kidz Learn - A number of
fun simple switch activities and games.
• NanoGames.com - Large range of one-switch casual games.
• Papunet - On-line switch games from Finland. I recommend
trying their Darts game.
• PENALTY! - Football game. Very easy to play with a single switch.
• PEPSI NexGame - Crazy wall punching game. Requires a mouse to get started.
• SEN
switcher - Cause and effect activities for absolute beginners.
• SFCave.com - Game of skill, including a one player, two player and 3D version.
• Spaced Out - Tough single switch game, requiring fast reactions.
• UA Chess - On-line Chess.
Free Switch Games to Download
• Arcess.com - Three fun single switch
arcade games (PC).
• Brillsoft
- Jet Stream Trader alongside a number of much easier switch activities.
• Eelke.com - one-switch research projects:
FPS, Bejewelled, Super Monkey Ball, Second Life and Super Mario Kart.
• OneSwitch.org.uk
- 100+ single switch games of varying difficulty.
• PugFugly Games
- Two of the best, The Pyramid and Orbit Racers (PC).
• RJ Cooper
- Two single switch arcade games (PC & Mac).
• SEN switcher
- Cause and effect activities for absolute beginners.
• michi.nu - Two wonderful games, Archaist
and Alice Amazed (PC).
Writing a Switch Game
Commercial Switch Games
• Dork
- Fun puzzle game, by Alan deLespinasse, with free demo. NEW!
• Inclusive Technology
- Including traditional "Switch Friendly Games".
• Marblesoft.com
- Single Switch games to buy.
• NanoGames.com - Large range of one-switch casual games.
• Sky Puppy - StarQuail.com's one-switch platform game.
• Shiny Learning - Educational games.
• Universal Access Games -
Including an excellent training utility for new switch users.
Other links
• CPU Killer - Slow down many PC games using this utility.
• Game
Winners - 'Cheats' to make your games more playable.
• JoyToKey
- Free PC utility enabling USB joypads to trigger key and mouse functions.
• USB Overdrive
- Apple Macintosh equivalent of JoyToKey.
• Abilitynet - Game Controllers fact sheet.
• Apple
Mac One Switch Games - A blogged list of Apple Macintosh games.
• Assistive Gaming - Great Accessible
Gaming site for the Apple Macintosh.
• AssistiveWare
- Switch gaming aids for the Apple Macintosh.
• AudioGames.net
- Superb resource on Audio Games.
• Deaf Gamers
- Deaf perspective of games.
• IGDA -
Game Accessibility Special Interest Group - Campaigning for better access.
• Natural Point - Superb PC Head
Trackers.
• Pioneers of Accessible Gaming
- Some of the firsts.
• WhiteStick
- Links to games aimed at sight impaired gamers.
• eBay
- Auction site of gaming equipment.
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