ALL Controller Universal Gamepad Works On PCs, Consoles, And Mobile Platforms

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The most annoying part of playing games on different console platforms? Having to use different controllers for each one. Sure, you’re supposed to get the hang of it after a while, but jumping from an Xbox One to a PS4 to a Switch and back can create some confusion about which control to use for which action. The ALL Controller wants to change that.

A universal gamepad, the device lets you use a single controller on every gaming platform you play in. From consoles and PCs to smartphones and tablets, this thing lets you solve puzzles, shoot enemies, and drive race cars without having to switch to a different gamepad every single time.

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The ALL Controller takes on a gamepad layout similar to the PS4, with two analog sticks, a set of directional buttons, four action buttons, and a quartet of shoulder buttons. Unlike standard controllers, though, it’s loaded with 11 different USB drivers, seven Bluetooth drivers, and 2.4GHz connectivity, giving it the ability to pair with different consoles and operating systems in both tethered and wireless modes. For Xbox and Playstation consoles, by the way, it requires plugging in a bundled USB dongle, which it uses to communicate with the consoles the way their native controllers do. That dongle, by the way, allows up to four ALL controllers to connect at the same time, so you can engage in multiplayer games with a just a single peripheral.

To enable users to easily switch from one platform to the next, it comes with a small LCD screen in the center, where you can choose which platform you want to use it next. It comes with built-in support for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4, with support for the Nintendo Wii, Wii U, and Switch scheduled as a software update.

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Up to 16 gaming profiles can be created and saved on the ALL Controller itself, allowing you to tailor how each button responds on the fly. When editing profiles, you can create custom mappings, set up macros, define combos, and adjust joystick sensitivity right on the controller itself, with no need for an additional app like most personalization solutions.

For those in search of a competitive advantage during play, the controller comes with paddles on the back, allowing you to perform common actions in the game without taking your thumbs off the analog sticks. Yep, they threw in those same paddles that pros frequently employ to maximize their in-game efficiency, making this a viable controller for gamers of any level.

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With its ability to switch from one platform to the next, the ALL Controller should end up being one of the most heavily-used peripherals on anyone’s home. Fortunately, the battery comes ready for that, as it can handle up to 40 hours of continuous play, allowing you to stage an all-day gaming marathon without needing to plug in and recharge.

A Kickstarter campaign is currently running for the ALL Controller. You can reserve a unit for pledges starting at CAD $70.

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5 Responses

  1. It looks like it has a similar design to the Valve Steam controller, but without the great thumb controllers that the Steam remote has.

    One HUGE benefit to the Steam controller is that you do not have to setup your own controller configuration. You can set it up in any manner you desire, but sometimes you get a new game and just want to play without thinking about how to program the remote for the game. With the Steam controller, you can share the configuration setup and use other players setups. So, if you get a new game you can find the most upvoted Steam controller setup for that particular game and then simply click on a link and the controller is automatically setup.

    1. The biggest reason that a lot of people don’t buy a Steam remote is that the thumb controllers are not a traditional mechanical setup that moves. Once people try the Steam remote, most people are sold on it. Although most people who use the Valve STeam controller prefer it to a traditional remote, a few people still like a traditional feeling thumb controllers, and that is where the All COntroller could come in.

      I love the Steam controller, but the All Controller has a lot of things I like about it. I am NOT a fan of the directional pad placement. It is too old-school. I would prefer the thumbstick to go where the d-pad is. for fans of the Sony PlayStation remote, this will be right up their alley. For people who prefer the XBOX placement of the thumb controller, it will take some getting used too. The XBOX style setup of the thumb joysticks is a stretch goal option if they reach $2,000,000. COnsidering they are still 1/10th of the way from the first stretch goal, it does not look like this will be an option on it. 🙁

      The Steam Remote can be used by MAC gamers, but the All controller is not able to without downloading the drivers. Not a major deal, but the Steam controller is a bit more user-friendly up-front in this department.

      What I really like about the All Controller is that I can easily use the same remote on different systems. I can use it on my XBOX at home, then if I visit a friend to play with him on his PlayStation I can take my remote with me.

      It is awesome that you can adjust the sensitivity of the joysticks. I hate excess “floppiness” with some generic controllers. I can now get it adjusted perfectly to my tastes.
      Where the All Controller works with PC or OSX software, you are not limited to using this only for games. You could free draw on your MAC in Photoshop using the controller. You literally can customize exactly how it works, so with 16 profiles, you could have one for your favorite non-game application too. I could, for example, setup a profile and save it so that when I am reviewing rough cut video in Final Cut Pro, I can make the initial cuts and edits using this controller!

      This is a great controller and I am glad they met their fundraising minimum. It is too bad there is not a lot more interest in this gaming controller because I would love to have seen some of the stretch goals implemented into the design. If this proves to be profitable for them, then the next generation of this controller should be even better. For now, I will just stick to my Steam Controller.

  2. It’s a cool concept. I like what they are saying they want to do with it, but until the design is finalized and shipped, I won’t be buying one. I will stick with the stock XBOX controllers for my X BOX One and will continue to use my steam controller for my PC Gaming. I rarely use my PC for gaming, but I really like the Steam website for buying games and tracking game usage.

    The All COntroller will have their fundraiser ending at the end of this month, and then they are estimating it will be 8 months until the product is shipped. During that period similar gaming controllers will be released from other manufacturers. I just don’t have the faith or confidence to pay 150 plus shipping for a gaming controller and then have to wait almost a year to receive it, especially not knowing what the final controller will actually include or even look like. I hope their Kickstarter goes smoothly and the remotes are shipped bug-free, but I am too leery to invest in it myself.

    Will this have firmware that can be easily updated?

    1. Probably not a firmware update per se, but the drivers could easily be updated to add drivers for new systems as well as slight modifications and updates. As long as the drivers are easy to find and install, but I bet they will make it easy for us by using an automated system.

      I thought my son would like the All Controller. I told him I would buy one on the Kickstarter. He did like the controller a lot but said he wasn’t interested in getting one unless they made an X Box layout model. The Kickstarter says they will do that as a stretch goal, but it doesn’t look like they will come anywhere close to meeting that goal.

      I have looked at a lot of Kickstarters before, and have never seen stretch goals that are so lofty. They will only give the good stuff if they raise an exorbitant amount. It’s much more than a stretch goal. A stretch goal is where you can push to climb to the next level semi-quickly.

  3. This looks pretty stylish, and I think the built-in screen is truly magnificent! I don’t have more than the one-gaming system, but that doesn’t mean that this product isn’t relevant to my interests, or hold enough potential value to make me consider purchasing one!

    Currently, I just have a PC and a laptop, the laptop which I DO use for gaming. I think overall, being able to setup “macros” on this controller to have a better experience the next time I play Battlefield or Runescape online is cool – especially more on the Runescape or other MMORPG end of things. The fact that this universal controller has 11 different USB drivers is pretty surprising, as I’ve yet to see one that even has one! The 2.4GHz connectivity and Bluetooth drivers are likewise quite impressive. I think it would be lots of fun, and am curious as to how I could experiment with having more than one controller while playing just one pre-loaded or online PC Game on the same device – or side by side with my laptop!

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