Controllers you use with your feet

[Tetsu]

Can anyone tell me what controllers for PC's or consoles exist that are meant to be played with your feet? These are the ones I have so far:

UPDATED:

Now organized by type: Foot controllers, Multi-input controllers, and system/platform:

Consoles:
-Amiga Joyboard (Atari VCS/2600)
-Exus Foot Craz (Atari VCS/2600)
-Nintendo Power Pad (NES)
-LJN Roll & Rocker (NES)
-Dance Dance Revolution Mat (PSX/Sat?/Gamecube/Xbox/PS2)
-Qmotions Xboard (PS2)
-Naki Ultimate Kickboxer (PS1/PS2)
-ArcadeMX BodyForce (PS2)
-Nintendo Balance Board (Wii)


Arcade:
Sega Top Skater
Sega Air Trix
Sega Alpine Skier
Namco Time Crisis, Crisis Zone (Series)
Konami Pump It Up (Series)
Konami Dance Dance Revolution (Series)
Konami Para Para Paradise [More Upper Body than Lower]


PC:
-Fragpedal (PC)


Foot Pedal/Whole Body Controlled:
-Sega Activator (Genesis)
-Konami Para Para Paradise [More Upper Body than Lower] (PS2 Version)

Wow, great list so far- much more than I expected! Will add more as they come in.

[indstr]

There was that skateboard controller to play Tony Hawk. Also if you want to talk arcade games, there is Top Skater, Alpine Skiing, and some other Skateboard game as well... Forgot what it was called

[Gameguy]

There was a foot controlled mouse for the PC, released in the mid 90's. The only reason I know about it is because I recently watched a computer show on youtube and that was advertised on it(the show also talked about Phantasmagoria and Mechwarrior 2).

I don't remember the name of the mouse, but if you want I could find the link to that show again.

[norkusa]

There was the Roll & Rocker for NES:

http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/nes/roll-n-rocker.jpg

[Rob2600]

There was the Roll & Rocker for NES

Yeah, the Roll & Rocker was a piece of garbage foot controller for the NES made by LJN. The Angry Video Game Nerd reviewed it, along with other NES accessories, in episode 47:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34014.html



Wii Fit

Actually, the controller is called the Balance Board. Other Wii games besides WiiFit use it too, like Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip and We Ski.

[kingpong]

-Atari Joyboard


The Joyboard was by Amiga, though for the Atari 2600.

Don't forget about the Exus Foot Craz. There's also the Footpedal, but I don't know who made that. If you want to stretch the definition a bit I suppose you could add in the various controllers that work with an exercise bike.

[The 1 2 P]

BEHOLD: The Ultimate Kickboxer

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/THE-1-2-P/HPIM0951.jpg

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/THE-1-2-P/HPIM0952.jpg

I picked this up at EB years ago for $4.99. It's made by Naki and is compatible with the PS1 and PS2. It works by applying sensors to your hands and feet and also includes a sensored floor pad. The funny thing is that I've never used this before. But atleast now I have a reason to show it off.

[Nebagram]

Rock Band/GHWT drums (well, play with your foot at least).

[old_skoolin_jim]

Ooh ooh ooooooh!
Don't forget the STEEL BATALLION controller!
That massive beat had foot pedals too. I didn't own it, but borrowed it from a friend who shelled out the $200 for it. The game was ridiculously difficult (as would any game with 30+ buttons, 2 joysticks and 3 pedals).
The coolest part? Every button would light up in sequence upon start-up.
:)

[Tetsu]

There was that skateboard controller to play Tony Hawk. Also if you want to talk arcade games, there is Top Skater, Alpine Skiing, and some other Skateboard game as well... Forgot what it was called

Yes, I also seem to remember another skateboard game with a board besides Top Skater...anyone else?


There was a foot controlled mouse for the PC, released in the mid 90's. The only reason I know about it is because I recently watched a computer show on youtube and that was advertised on it. I don't remember the name of the mouse, but if you want I could find the link to that show again.

By all means, please post the link good sir!



There was the Roll & Rocker for NES:

http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/nes/roll-n-rocker.jpg

I can't believe it's been long enough for those shoes to be back in style.


Don't forget about the Exus Foot Craz. There's also the Footpedal, but I don't know who made that. If you want to stretch the definition a bit I suppose you could add in the various controllers that work with an exercise bike.

If you have some pics/links, please post. Also, I considered listing the SNES fitness game controllers (for the Speed Racer game, etc.) but I thought they might be more on the fitness/exercise end than the interactive/game control end of the spectrum. DDR and the Balance Board I included because they seem 50/50.


BEHOLD: The Ultimate Kickboxer

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/THE-1-2-P/HPIM0951.jpg

I picked this up at EB years ago for $4.99. It's made by Naki and is compatible with the PS1 and PS2. It works by applying sensors to your hands and feet and also includes a sensored floor pad. The funny thing is that I've never used this before. But atleast now I have a reason to show it off.

Yes! I love stuff like this! That box art. The badly-proportioned Sagat rip-off. The subtitle "Fighting Game Simulation System". Especially the art on the pad itself that looks like it was taken from a Final Fight marquee. What a great conversation piece...you should take it out and demo it one day just for laughs. Thanks for sharing!

[Gameguy]

By all means, please post the link good sir!

The ad is at 24:53, it's still fun to watch the whole show though. I don't remember the 90's looking like that, I must be getting old.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q5K1_O4yr4

[j_factor]

Don't forget Air Trix, the spiritual successor to Top Skater. Also, Pump It Up.

[Haoie]

Good topic.

Although I'd far rather see people operating regular controllers with their feet.

And actually do a good job of it, ha.

[Tetsu]

The ad is at 24:53, it's still fun to watch the whole show though. I don't remember the 90's looking like that, I must be getting old.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q5K1_O4yr4

Thanks for this. I'm hesitant to add this one just yet since they really only mentioned it in passing, don't know if it was actually released or not.

I ended up watching most of the video, though. Great stuff, some informative, some mildly hilarious. Especially at 26:25:

"A dedicated game machine...is a good idea even if you own a PC. My main reason--well, to be honest, as great as the games are that are out there today for the PC, half the time they won't install on your computer."

Heh the more things change...

[Deadman]

If you are including the Steel Battalion controller, are you including any of the driving wheels/pedals? From the Colecovision expansion module to the Xbox 360 racing wheel, you're probably looking at 10-15 different pedals to add to the list.

[tom]

Exus Foot Craz VCS:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/thomasholzer/VCS/jogger.jpg

[tom]

Good topic.

Although I'd far rather see people operating regular controllers with their feet.

And actually do a good job of it, ha.

This:
http://www.videogamecollectors.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=220371&g2_serialNumber=1

and this:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/thomasholzer/The_Eidolon.jpg

For people who don't know, in the last level, A8 on the floor, using your toes on the spacebar to catch the orbs.

[Tetsu]

List updated to include the Exus Foot Craz for the 2600.


If you are including the Steel Battalion controller, are you including any of the driving wheels/pedals? From the Colecovision expansion module to the Xbox 360 racing wheel, you're probably looking at 10-15 different pedals to add to the list.

You have a good point. I wanted this to be a list of controllers where the primary input method is feet, legs, etc., so I will omit the Steel Battalion controller and racing wheels, since the pedals are usually for secondary control (speed, brakes, etc), similar to the exercise bike games.




For people who don't know, in the last level, A8 on the floor, using your toes on the spacebar to catch the orbs.


Pretty inventive use of the 'board. I would classify this one as an interesting one-off, like "resetting the computer" by pressing reset on the system at the end of X-men for the Genesis/MD.

Thanks for all the submissions everyone!

[Pezcore343]

If you're including Para Para Paradise for arcade are you going to include the home console version? Even though it is more upper body.

[Tetsu]

Edited list: Para Para is now in the foot/body section with the Genesis Aura Interactor as well as the arcade section.

[kaedesdisciple]

How have I not seen the arcade versions of the Time Crisis games here? Gotta use that foot pedal if you want to shoot...

[Vectorman0]

You are thinking of the "Sega Activator." As far as I know, the Aura Interactor is a rumble vest that operates by taking in RCA audio cables from any system.

[Tetsu]

How have I not seen the arcade versions of the Time Crisis games here? Gotta use that foot pedal if you want to shoot...

A very good point. Actually the foot pedal makes you jump out or hide, not shoot, but still a vital gameplay component. Added the series to the list.


You are thinking of the "Sega Activator." As far as I know, the Aura Interactor is a rumble vest that operates by taking in RCA audio cables from any system.

Thanks Vectorman0; looks like I got my peripherals mixed up.

[kaedesdisciple]

A very good point. Actually the foot pedal makes you jump out or hide, not shoot, but still a vital gameplay component. Added the series to the list.


Press pedal = come out of hiding, release pedal = hide. Can't shoot if you're hiding lol.

[Ruudos]

Foot Pedal from QuickJoy
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/images/SV-129.jpg

I have this thing for NES.

[Tetsu]

Foot Pedal from QuickJoy
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/images/SV-129.jpg

I have this thing for NES.

WOW. Interesting, how does this work?