Experience Unique and Unconventional Gaming with Alt Controllers at EGX

If you’re looking for a gaming experience like no other, then the custom controller space at EGX is a must-visit for you. Showcasing a wide range of strange and wonderful alternative controllers, this space will take your gaming to new heights. From cranks and wheels to firelighters, morse code tappers, and giant glowing buttons, there’s something here for every gaming enthusiast. Many of these games and controllers are exclusive to EGX, so make sure to grab your ticket now to avoid missing out.

Get a Sneak Peek at the Featured Controllers and Games

To give you a taste of what’s in store, here are some of the controllers and games that will be featured at EGX:

Playdate

Experience gaming on a whole new level with the Playdate, a tiny handheld gaming device that has gained popularity for its unique crank feature and accessible developer tools. At EGX, you can try out this innovative device and play six exciting games, including a preview version of “Mars After Midnight” by Lucas Pope, the developer of “Papers, Please” and “Return Of The Obra Dinn”.

Karting Khaos

Challenge your friends to a thrilling top-down racing game for 2-4 players. Played on a board with 24 buttons, the player inputs are randomized at the start of each round. This means you’ll have to battle it out for the buttons to figure out how to accelerate, brake, and steer to claim victory.

GNISTA

Embark on an epic journey in a horizontal shmup (shoot ’em up) game where you control the action by rubbing your hands around a firelighter. Use your firelighter skills to scorch the gods and achieve victory. Check out this unique gameplay in action here.

Morse

Last year’s standout game, Morse, makes a return to EGX. This action-packed game allows you to sink battleships using a real morse code tapper. While the game format may be minimalist this time, the unique experience of using the morse code tapper remains unchanged.

Rexy Wheels

Experience gaming like a film industry professional with Rexy Wheels. These controllers are based on the geared heads used in the film industry to operate cameras. Originally developed as training aids for operators, they have now become a fun and engaging way to play games.

Dead Meat

Are you a fan of murder mystery games? Prepare for a new level of immersion with Dead Meat, an entirely voice-controlled game that lets you interrogate murder suspects. Ask questions and shout accusations out loud as you delve into the intriguing world of crime-solving.

Home Turf

EGX wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Home Turf. While not an “alt controller” per se, this unique pool table with a curved corner created by Ed Saperia offers a fun challenge for visitors. Will you play around the raised pocket or attempt, again and again, to sink a ball into it? Find out at EGX.

Tenya Wanya Teens

A returning favorite, Tenya Wanya Teens is a one-of-a-kind, two-player competitive button-masher game co-created by Keita Takahashi, the director of “Katamari Damacy”. Prepare for a whirlwind of excitement as you compete against your friends and have a blast in this unique gaming experience.

EGX will be held from October 12th to October 15th at the ExCel in London. Make sure to visit the official EGX site for more information about what to expect at the show.