Disabled gamers

band1t · 17 Dec 2019 at 06:40

Hey guys, any disabled gamers/pc builders here?
How you get along with your disability and gaming/computer building? Do you have any tips or tricks you use?

I'm disabled too, my left arm is completely paralyzed(brachial plexus injury(BPI)) after motorcycle accident
Took me a while to get back into gaming, first I tried playing my old xbox360 but with one hand...it was very difficult so I moved on to pc(laptop)
Ive started easy, either mouse controlled games only like age of empires to keyboard controlled games only which mostly was racing games like nfs or sims like ETS2

I dont know how but one day i used my feet to contol ''W'' and ''S'' keys and from then it just got better and better
I bought Logitech G600(it has like 12 sude buttons and g-switch button so it doubles up to 24 buttons, in total theres like 36 buttons) i use for gaming to control ''jump'' ''running'' ''reload'' etc and I use my feet to control a keybord underneeth my desk that I use for movement so ''W'' ''S'' is controlled by my left foot and ''left arrow'' and ''right arrow'' is controlled by my right foot
I get along just fine, I can play all games I want now

I would love to see if you came up with other tricks to be able to play games

Also I would love to play playstation games like spiderman or horizon zero dawn but sadly you need both hands to use a controller

Only if I could use mouse and keyboard with playstation, that would be my dreams come true to be able to play spiderman! My favourite superhero

Let me know, how you get along

Concrete · 17 Dec 2019 at 06:57

Hi, sounds like this might be something that could interest you:

https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controller

Built/designed specifically for your situation and has a very active community to help setup game profiles etc. Keep gaming!

Malevolence · 17 Dec 2019 at 07:00

@gareth170 - https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/i-just-got-dead-space-2-but-im-so-disappointed.18236540/

Delvis · 17 Dec 2019 at 07:36

Malevolence said:
@gareth170 - https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/i-just-got-dead-space-2-but-im-so-disappointed.18236540/

Was just about to find the thread, well done

doodah · 17 Dec 2019 at 08:58

Didn't Linus do an informative video on an Microsoft/Xbox initiative about this?

Edit - yep, here it is

band1t · 17 Dec 2019 at 10:09

Thanks guys, Ive seen xbox controller/device thing for disabled people unfortunately it wont work with playstation and I dont see a point of buying this and xbox because pretty much 90% games from xbox are on PC
I would love if Playstation did something like this

or bring their games to pc which would be perfect in every way...man can dream

On another note im so happy that microsoft did something like this enabling disabled people get back to gaming! Big props to them

AHarvey · 17 Dec 2019 at 10:37

band1t said:
Thanks guys, Ive seen xbox controller/device thing for disabled people unfortunately it wont work with playstation and I dont see a point of buying this and xbox because pretty much 90% games from xbox are on PC
I would love if Playstation did something like this or bring their games to pc which would be perfect in every way...man can dream

On another note im so happy that microsoft did something like this enabling disabled people get back to gaming! Big props to them

Shouldn't be too hard to do I suppose.

It would be a case of opening the controller up, making a hole in the side and running a cable from the controls you want to replace down to a foot controller for them.

It would just take a bit of planning as I suppose you'd need to move the L1, L2, dpad and left analogue stick.

in fact, you could replace them all with a plate for each foot that picks up forwards, backwards and sideways movements with a button each under big toes for L1 and L2

OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlG7Cek7m_E

robgmun · 17 Dec 2019 at 10:58

Malevolence said:
@gareth170 - https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/i-just-got-dead-space-2-but-im-so-disappointed.18236540/

He was the first thing i thought of when i saw the thread title. Amazing guy, you should see him play driving games, does it better than me!

Kreeeee · 17 Dec 2019 at 12:48

BowdonUK · 17 Dec 2019 at 22:48

There are adapters that allow a keyboard and mouse to be used on a console.

There is the xim4 that seems made for either ps4 and xbox: https://xim.tech

Then there is a sony specific device called the tac pro: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/accessories/specialty-controllers/

I think there are cheaper versions of these products, but dont have the same amount of functionality.

Good luck with the gaming

LuckyBenski · 17 Dec 2019 at 23:27

As mentioned above there are adaptive controllers and also devices to use mouse/keyboard on Playstation. Not sure if you can map keys manually to suit your needs but maybe.

Someone mentioned wiring buttons manually to gear which fits your needs, that is also very possible! Controller and keyboard buttons are just wires to connect really

There's a charity who set up specialised gaming equipment for people. I think they usually do it with profound disabilities but it's well worth getting in touch - https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/

ubersonic · 17 Dec 2019 at 23:59

band1t said:
I would love to see if you came up with other tricks to be able to play games

You can get one of the USB arcade fighting stick things designed for Street Fighter/etc, put it on the floor, and use the stick with your foot for WASD in FPS games.

RoyMi6 · 18 Dec 2019 at 00:14

Logitech have recently announced a bunch of inputs for the xbox controller as well.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/18/l...box-adaptive-controller-even-more-accessible/

As others have said, plenty of options to get it to work with the PlayStation. I personally hate the PlayStation controller so used a converter for a number of years.

Oh, also worth setting up "voice attack" to allow you to make keyboard presses and create macros that can be controlled with your voice.

Don't shy a way from investigating VR as well. Plenty of games that make use of a gamepad (so you could use the xbox adaptive controller) or only require one controller. Even Beat Saber has "one controller" mode

Combine VR with a good steering wheel and pedals for racing games or single joystick combined with VoiceAttack and you've got access to some of the best experiences money can buy.

RoboCod · 18 Dec 2019 at 11:11

I wonder how Gareth is getting on these days and if he has developed anything new of late?

gareth170 · 30 May 2020 at 01:02

hi everyone. im doing fine thanks sorry that i haven't been round on ocuk forum.. I've got afew new things going on now, i stream on twitch everyday from 10:30am to 1pm playing different games each day and just showing people that gaming can be enjoyed by everyone. also I've made my own site but it's still not finished yet... if you would like to come and watch me and join us here's my twitch channel link is www.twitch.tv/gaz234 and my site is www.gazzygamer.co.uk

UnLuckyBenski said:
As mentioned above there are adaptive controllers and also devices to use mouse/keyboard on Playstation. Not sure if you can map keys manually to suit your needs but maybe.

Someone mentioned wiring buttons manually to gear which fits your needs, that is also very possible! Controller and keyboard buttons are just wires to connect really

There's a charity who set up specialised gaming equipment for people. I think they usually do it with profound disabilities but it's well worth getting in touch - https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/

i agree if your a disabled gamer and your having difficulties with controlllers it worth getting in touch with specialeffects they will find or modify a controller right for the person

RoboCod · 30 May 2020 at 07:12

gareth170 said:
hi everyone. im doing fine thanks sorry that i haven't been round on ocuk forum.. I've got afew new things going on now, i stream on twitch everyday from 10:30am to 1pm playing different games each day and just showing people that gaming can be enjoyed by everyone. also I've made my own site but it's still not finished yet... if you would like to come and watch me and join us here's my twitch channel link is www.twitch.tv/gaz23 and my site is www.gazzygamer.co.uk

i agree if your a disabled gamer and your having difficulties with controlllers it worth getting in touch with specialeffects they will find or modify a controller right for the person

Nice! I'll give that a watch. Glad to hear you're carrying on with new things.

E: I love that you have a strict gaming schedule that specifies actual titles

gareth170 · 30 May 2020 at 09:22

RoboCod said:
Nice! I'll give that a watch. Glad to hear you're carrying on with new things.

E: I love that you have a strict gaming schedule that specifies actual titles

thank you

yes i like to have a schedule so viewers know what game i will be playing on what day.

p.s i typed the url wrong for my twitch channel.. it is www.twitch.tv/gaz234

arknor · 30 May 2020 at 09:49

known a few disabled gamers in my time seems theres quite a few guys that have a setup where they can game whilst laying down in bed

murah · 30 May 2020 at 15:17

I occasionally watch a disabled gamer on twitch, fully paralysed uses a combination of Tubes that suck/blow to input buttons, Eye tracking with Track IR and Voice attack https://voiceattack.com/ (used this for elite dangerous myself it works)

While I'm glad you're not fully paralysed some of this might be helpful

Edit: Forgot about the stinkyboard, foot controller http://www.stinkyboard.com

Dont forget about macro's with auto hot key / software with your mouse or keyboardhttp://www.stinkyboard.com/

WantoN · 30 May 2020 at 18:18

You chaps are inspirational

My primary barrier is pain. I play short sessions with long gaps, and do the same for building PCs. I can't do the things or enjoy the hobbies I used to, but I'm very lucky compared to many.

Game on chaps