MFI Controller... where are you?

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  1. toddfsu

    toddfsu Well-Known Member

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    MFI Controller support in iOS 7 was first announced 4 months ago. iOS 7 has been available for 2 1/2 weeks. Why have we only seen leaks and teases for controllers?

    Anyone have any ideas why we aren't seeing controllers hit the shelves? I would have guessed someone would have a controller for sale by now, or a preorder, or even several official announcements.

    With Apple approving apps, it just seems odd to me. :confused:
    Curious what you guys think?
     
  2. psj3809

    psj3809 Moderator

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    Think we'll find out in a week or two at the next apple event
     
  3. Fastbridge

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    I think you hit it on the head. After the next event I think we will have more controllers out then we know what to do with.
     
  4. I sure hope so, guess we will have to wait for the ipad reveal.
     
  5. Gov

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    I think the next iPad will be named - iPad X
     
  6. one.sixty.four

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    Wouldn't iPad v make more sense? It's the 5th iPad, not the 10th. But I think they'll stick with iPad 5.
     
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  8. toddfsu

    toddfsu Well-Known Member

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    So, is apple controlling the announcements and release date of 3rd party MFI controllers? I know Apple has to approve the devices, but why wait for the iPad announcement? They already announced the capability.
     
  9. It looks like it. No game app devs have dared to speak about it yet in public.
     
  10. toddfsu

    toddfsu Well-Known Member

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    iPad event came and left. Sure it gave us 2 capable gaming systems. No controllers yet?

    Now I'm just baffled.
     
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  12. bigred447uk

    bigred447uk Well-Known Member

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    Maybe Apple are making their own controller and want it to be first but it wasn't ready for the announcement ?
     
  13. How soon?
     
  14. kioshi

    kioshi Well-Known Member

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    What does MFI means anyway?
     
  15. PresidentZer0

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    Made For iphone/iPod touch/iPad
     
  16. Diablohead

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    I'm looking forward to pad play, and I love touch controls! I just want an option to use them with HDMI out or for games which feel better with physical buttons like FPS games,

    My wallet waits.
     
  17. kioshi

    kioshi Well-Known Member

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    Thank you. I thought it was some kind of acronym for a connection type or something technical like that.
     
  18. toddfsu

    toddfsu Well-Known Member

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    At this point, I think a controller will hit the market with out a splash made by Apple. Others will follow suit.

    Hopefully it is soon.

    I am over getting excited about teasers for these things.

    [​IMG]
     
  19. toddfsu

    toddfsu Well-Known Member

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    They're here. I want a standalone controller to use for my iPad. Wouldn't that be easier to make? The wait continues.
     
  20. HansKaosu

    HansKaosu Well-Known Member

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    What about a iPad controller? I don't care about iPhone. :(
     

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