Episode 50: 50: Maximum Deflection in All Directions

John Siracusa and Dan Benjamin revisit the world of console controllers, addressing the flood of listener feedback by expanding the discussion to include aftermarket and third-party controllers, and attempting to address the objections of PlayStation fans. A few comments about CES and how to deliver a truly Apple-like keynote presentation round out the episode.
Links for this episode:Mad Catz's Major League Gaming Pro Circuit Controller For Xbox 360Mad Catz's MLG Pro Circuit game controller hands-on pictures - The VergeLook Around You Module 1: Maths - YouTubeAnd I Had Such High Hopes for the Naxa NID-7001 - Daring FireballSega Genesis controller - WikipediaSega Genesis controller (6-button) - WikipediaPlayStation Dual Analog controller - WikipediaPlayStation Analog Joystick - WikipediaNES Max controller - WikipediaNES Advantage controller - WikipediaVideo game consoles - WikipediaIt's as Simple as One, Two, Three… (PDF) - Feynman and brain usageN-Control Video Game ControllerN-Control Avenger Xbox 360 Controller Mount - YouTubePenny Arcade vs. Ocean MarketingArcade controller restrictor gates - WikipediaNES-CD and prototype PlayStation controllersGameCube controller prototype 2GameCube controller prototype 1Super Monkey Ball - WikipediaSuper Mario Sunshine - WikipediaSuper Monkey Ball - 9999 Play Points (Part 1) - YouTubeSuper Monkey Ball - 9999 Play Points (Part 2) - YouTubeWii Classic Controller Pro - WikipediaWii Classic Controller - WikipediaWhy You Can Ignore CES: The Great Tablet Hype - The AtlanticMad Catz releases the MLG console controller: for $100 you can have it your wayList of Nintendo Toys and Games - beforemario.comHypercritical #1: Dream CrusherWhat Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious Character - Amazon.comNext Generation - FatBits post featuring the GameCube motherboardSan Antonio User Experience Designer IV (.com) Job - TX, 78201HUEG LIKE XBOX/XBOX HUEG - Know Your MemeSponsored by Harvest and Rackspace.