Game controller, entertainment system, game execution method and method of downloading game software program
CA 2340064 C · Owner: Sony Corporation · Inventors: Kita, Kazuhiro; Tobishima, Takaaki
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When video game software is distributed by a removal medium such as a , CD-ROM, a video game system in an airplane must prepare a plurality of the same title , games and a heavy load must be borne by the administration side. A game controller 10 has an operation surface provided with buttons such as , a switch 11 and includes an I/O controller 12 a 2.5-inch HDD 13 and an EIDE , (Enhanced IDE) interface 14. The I/O controller 12 establishes the interface with a , game machine body 16 by collecting information items of the switch 11 and the like , joined to the operation surface 31 of the game controller 10. The EIDE interface 14 , serves as an interface for the 2.5-inch HDD 13. The …
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- Filed May 25, 2000 and granted March 29, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 25, 2020.
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