GameBone Pro is one of the world's first iPad, iPod touch and iPhone compatible 8-way D-pad 6 buttons gamepad to incorporate a 2000mAh battery, both Bluetooth and Apple's 30-pin dock connector connectivity, built-in speakers, mic and 3.5 audio headphone jack.
The GameBone Pro features :
• Dual connectivity - Connect with Bluetooth wirelessly OR use the 30-pin dock connector cable
• 2000mAh Lithium-ion Battery for additional power for your iPod touch / iPhone*
• LED showing charging state and capacity
• 8-way D-Pad with 6 buttons
• Bluetooth button for pairing and status
• Built-in speakers, mic and 3.5 audio headphone jack
• "Made for iPod" and "Works for iPhone" certification**
Additional, the GameBone Pro will come with a iPod touch / iPhone stand supporting vertical and horizontal positions.
* Additional power ONLY works when using 30-pin dock connector cable and not in Bluetooth mode.
** Pending Apple approval
*** Pending CE,UL, RoHS and FCC + Apple approval
LATEST UPDATE 11/2/10 : Redesigned GameBone on track and time. Currently investigating method of adding iPad support.
UPDATE 6/1/10 : GameBone is NOT dead !! It has been redesigned thanks to the feedback from the thousands of fans, bloggers and journalists. Look out for our FULLY functional model with Apple IC and SDK app demonstration within the next 2 months. REAL photo's will be released at this time as well as the iPhone 3.x SDK compatible code.
UPDATE 7/11/09 : VERY early proof-of-concept video now posted on youTube.
UPDATE 25/8/09 : Thank you to all who had provided comments and feedback in regards to the GameBones Pro's design and suggestions of pricing. Video of early working prototype will be posted online during September. We are also planning to release our FREE iPhone SDK VERY soon to all registered developers.
UPDATE 23/6/09 : We are currently working on a clip-on rotating "I" stand that will allow the GameBone Pro to be attached to the iPhone / iPod touch while in use. Rendering and photo's of the GameBone Pro will be uploaded over the next coming month as well as specifications such as size, weight and ratio etc. We are currently testing several finishes one that includes a grey rubber feel and appearance such as our Argo MPA video eyewear. FAQ's and polls will be set up over the next coming weeks.
Pricing and Availability
What are STILL currently open to pricing suggestions from the public. We want to ensure our customers get the best value
possible and our distributors/resellers receive a decent margin as well. Please feel free to suggest a recommended price for our GameBone Pro.
Currently our ETA for the GameBone Pro is mid 2010***. To be notified when it becomes available, join our mailing list HERE.
GameBone Pro SDK
The GameBone Pro SDK will be available FREE to ALL iPhone SDK Developers very soon.
To be notified when it becomes available, join our mailing list HERE.
GameBone Pro Distributors and Resellers
If you are interested in distributing or reselling the GameBone Pro, please join our mailing list HERE.
Review Units
For review units of the GameBone Pro, please register your interest HERE and ensure you include some details about yourself, website, magazine etc.
