Nintendo files patent for a football controller

Hot on the heels of their inflatable seat, Nintendo has recently filed a patent for a football controller accessory.

The device is a soft shell for the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Slotting both in (with room for the MotionPlus add-on), players strap the ball to their hand. Nintendo gives two examples of its use:

"Throwing – Players firmly strap their hands to the ball and make a throwing motion. The pitch angle and force of the throw determines the trajectory arc of the throw. Side to side motion determines the yaw angle. Pressing buttons on the Wii remote can adjust other options."

"Running – The football controller sense body motion, shifting left and right to dodge tacklers and even jumping motions by raising the ball. Running speed is determined by players making a jogging motion."

Fig. 1 shows the accessory in use with an untitled horror game.