While Nintendo designed Super Mario Run to be easily played with only one hand, and laboured this point repeatedly, it was a reminder of a genuine need to make games more accessible to those who only have the use of one hand.
Thankfully for those gamers Thingyiverse user Vexelius has created a seriously useful adaptor that allows both Joy-Con controllers to be inserted together in such a way that it is possible to play a complex game such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with only one hand.
Be sure to watch the video above which demonstrates how this 3D printed accessory can be used in practice. The creator gave a bit more background as to why he developed this customised grip, too:
This adapter was developed by request of my friend Rami Wehbe , who wanted a way to play Zelda: Breath of the wild using only his left hand; as he lost the ability to control his right hand due to a cerebrovascular accident.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a complex control scheme, and the shape of the included Joy-Con grip doesn’t help at all. So, I decided to make a customized grip that would help in this situation.
This current design was the result of almost a week of research and lots of failed prototypes, as I had to ensure that it would be easy to print, lightweight and practical. After testing that it works properly, we decided to share it, so that it can be of help to other gamers in a similar situation.
If you know anyone who might benefit from this accessory, you can find out more and 3D print your own by checking out the Thingiverse page.
[source thingiverse.com, via eurogamer.net]
Comments 33
Great for people with... Only one hand to play with I guess. Not much to say, but it's cool that this exists.
I wanna see someone play splatoon 2 with this.
That is simply amazing for people with disabilities...
You'd need some serious dexterity to use that accurately.
Nice one. Not sure how many who need this, but for someone who really need this it could means the world for them I gurss
I think the fact that this was designed for people who can only use one had should really have been mentioned far earlier in the article... maybe even in the title.
As it is, it makes it sound like a bit of a joke until you get to the mention of the disabled friend, which makes it far more meaningful.
@DragonEleven very true
This is a great option if you can only use your left hand; however, if all you can use is your right then this method will be impossible to use. No way a thumb can be used to press all the buttons on the right joycon.
This person will need to make a version where the joycons can be on reverse sides of this.
Awesome. Well done. Love that he went and made it usable for others with a good 3D print to replicate. Betting it helps hundreds of people at least, probably thousands.
I love BOTW but I did find some of the actions required on those JoyCon a bit cramp-inducing. Love holding them separate but they are a little tiny in my big hands to get leverage enough get that right analog or the triggers on the left.
@NapalmPsalm That's a good point. Too bad there's not a flip-handedness option in software for the Joycons as they are one of the few controllers where they are almost mirrored — it's just not entirely symmetrical.
That would be a tougher attachment, too, as it would have to form a U that attaches to each on the outside.
@aaronsullivan I prefer to think of it like it would need a wide open taco shell the can rest in your hand that the joycons attach inside of. Right on left and left in right. would be super bulky though :/
Playing that Senran Kagura game is gonna be really fun now!
@NapalmPsalm Not sure why not. If your thumb can hit all the buttons on the left side, surely it could hit all the ones on the right? Not that this is a "great" option either way, but at least it's an option.
Fantastic design. Was made specifically for breath of the wild, so the use is limited to a degree, but it's a fantastic feat. I hope to see a right handed option come up soon as well!
The only game that I know allows for one handed play is Puyo Puyo Tetris. But it's nice to see people with disabilities can have a chance to play video games.
My left-handed friend would love to hear about this as he only has a left hand. His right hand had to be amputated due to an infection that occurred some time when he was 10 during his long battle with leukemia. Thankfully, he hasn't had leukemia for what feels like a long time (almost 10 years ago, I think) and it's amazing to watch him play video games. (He's actually decent, too. He's really good at MK8 Deluxe and Smash Bros.)
@roadrunner343 The difference is the amount of times you hit different buttons on the right joycon than the left. Yes, I agree it is still doable but it is a whole lot less doable.
The Senran Kagura fan base will be very pleased with this
The modular nature of the joycons makes something like this comparatively easy to do, which is wonderful.
imagine all the things you could do with your other hand...
This is awesome, but i can't imagine using the triggers effectively like this
Nintendo just won over the people with disabilities market.
I think that anyone using this must have really big hands to pull it off in a Senran Kagura game, no pun intended.
@setezerocinco arthritis too. Easier for breaks or keep up with grandkids in Mario kart
@Kalmaro Wow I just read the article and was about to post the exact same comment.
S-rank one-handed-challenge go! Pewpew!
I have seen a guy called Halfcoordinated speedrun a few games at AGDQ/SGDQ with one hand, using a regular controller... he has a disability with his other hand... I wonder if he will use this to speedrun a Switch game?
@yuwarite
I have heard that the Wii was already popular among those with certain disabilities since a lot of Wii games can be played with a single Wii remote pointed at the screen... very popular in hospitals for patients with the use of one hand/arm.
Claw grippers ain't got poo on this.
oh my ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@Pod woah buddy this is a family website
@Pod Yeah, let's not use profanity on this site, please.
@Kalmaro LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! (Sarcasm)
@Joeynator3000 @Joeynator3000
Pardon monsieurs.
This is daft! By the way, don't we all love videos without sound?
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