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Game Not Over
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
March and April 2008: Multi-player on-line one switch games surface in the guise
of "TIG
Duels for Extraordinary Gentlemen" and EyeToy
Play Sports.
February 2008: PS2-SID renamed
C-SID after a simple upgrade makes this switch interface
compatible with Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii (in GameCube mode), Dreamcast and more.
November 2007: 4Noah
revealed. A PC utility allowing one switch gamers to control games using 2 to 6 buttons.
October 2007: The Playstation 2 Switch
Interface Deluxe is hinted at. The first easy to use switch interface that is 99% compatible with
Playstation 2 games is almost here. It's here!
Last updated: 27th
April 2007 - read the latest and archived news at the OneSwitch
Blog.
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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. Emulation | |
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Play games designed for other computers and consoles on your PC!
Define your own controls, and adjust the speed with many games.
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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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70+ 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.
• Ouch! - BBC Close Up Guide to Switch Gaming. Great starting point.
• One
Button Games - Gamesutra article for game designers.
• Physical Barriers in Video Games - Problems and Solutions - Lots of useful info.
• Retro Remakes Accessibility Angle - Forum and guidance for game designers.
• Help You Play - Accessible Design Patterns for game designers.
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.
• 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 Game to Download
• Arcess.com -
Three fun single switch arcade games (PC).
• Brillsoft
- Jet Stream Trader alongside a number of much easier switch activities.
• OneSwitch.org.uk
- 70+ 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).
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.
• Sky Puppy - StarQuail.com's one-switch platform game.
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.
• Way of the Rodent
- Retro Magazine aimed at adults. Great fun.
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