Rolocule Intends To Use Google Chromecast As Game Console Alternative

When Nintendo first introduced their Wii, did you scratch your head and wonder just what the heck is the House of Mario doing, moving away from such a conventional gaming method? Well, the Wii has since been a phenomenal success worldwide, and motion gaming controls aren’t seen as “weird” any more these days. Rolocule’s Motion Tennis app will enable iPhone users who own an Apple TV to enjoy a game of virtual tennis, where their smartphone doubles up as a Wiimote-clone controller. This has spurred the company to then deliver a similar feature to Android users, using a Google Chromecast or Miracast device instead.

This would translate to transforming a $35 Internet media dongle into a video game console, and if you already own a Chromecast in the first place, you’re set. The thing is, the library of games would certainly be far from impressive in comparison to a dedicated gaming console like the Wii U, PS4 or Xbox One, but hey – in a world where short attention spans are king, this might be a last ditch “babysitter” device to save your bacon when the kids get out of hand.

Here’s hoping that your Android-powered device is adequately protected just in case in their zeal of motion control movement, the smartphone goes flying out of their sweat-laden grip.

Edwin Kee
Categories: Gaming
Tags: chromecast, Google, rolocule