AccessoryController1995
NeGcon
The NeGcon, stylized as neGcon, is a motion-based game controller manufactured in 1995 by Namco for the PlayStation. One of the first third-party peripherals for the system, the controller is connected by a swivel joint, allowing the player to twist the halves relative to each other.
- First released
- 1995
- Made by
- Namco
- Type
- Controller
Overview
The NeGcon, stylized as neGcon, is a motion-based game controller manufactured in 1995 by Namco for the PlayStation. One of the first third-party peripherals for the system, the controller is connected by a swivel joint, allowing the player to twist the halves relative to each other. The controller also replaces the "symbol" buttons on the original PlayStation controller with two "A" and "B" buttons, as well as "I" and "II" buttons that allowed for analogue control. A black variant was released exclusively in Japan.
The NeGcon was created to replicate the analog-stick movement used in the arcade game Cyber Sled (1993); the name comes from the Japanese word "nejiru", meaning "to twist". The controller was intended for use in racing games, including Ridge Racer, Gran Turismo and Wipeout. Critical reception for the NeGcon was highly positive, being praised for its responsive control in games and unique design.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Namco
- Developer
- Namco
- Type
- Game controller
- Released
- JP January 1, 1995; NA 1995
- Works with
- PS1
Works with
Sources
- Wikipedia overview and specifications
- Namco_Negcon_centred.jpg
- Namco Negcon twisted.jpg No machine-readable author provided. Malcohol assumed (based on copyright claims CC BY-SA 3.0
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