The ASCII Stick L5
was made for single-hand use, with RPG gamers in
mind. It was "devised using new innovations in
form-fitting ergonomics for RPG players," so says
the ASCII manual. So, if you wanted to, you could
hold the controller in your left hand and then use
your right hand for reading maps, taking notes or,
heck, punching your friend who's sitting next to
you.
The Start and Select buttons are on the top face.
As strange and yet
appealing as this controller seems, if you think a
bit, it doesn't work too well. You really need two
hands to read a book or make a map -- unless you're
some sort of ninjitzu master!
On the technical side
of things, the controller has the directional
pad and Select and Start buttons on the front, and A
and B on the rear; you use your index and middle
fingers to press them. There was also a version of
this controller for the Super Famicom.
Oh yeah, if your
left-handed, good luck trying to use this!
Looks kind of cool, doesn't it? Well, good luck if
you buy one!
