Zeemote the makers of intelligent wireless controllers
for mobile devices, announced the forthcoming availability
of the Zeemote SDK (software
development kit)
for BlackBerry smartphones from Research In Motion
(RIM)
The Zeemote SDK will allow
BlackBerry
developers to create mobile games that are compatible with
Zeemote JS1 Controller,
a wireless, analog joystick for mobile phones that connects
via
Bluetooth.
The new Zeemote SDK
for BlackBerry
smartphones includes a set of standards, simple testing
procedures and
support that make it easier for developers to bring games
to market that
function with the JS1 Controller. This initiative builds
on the successful
Zeemote Ready(TM) developer program, a design protocol that
ensures an
exciting and consistent consumer experience with the JS1
Controller.
With a thumbstick and four assignable trigger buttons, the
ergonomically
designed Zeemote JS1
Controller
(weighing just 47g/1.7oz) offers real analog control via
Bluetooth,
enabling users to truly engage with mobile games on the
handset.