Zeemote Releasing the JS1 Bluetooth Gaming Controller for BlackBerry

Finally we actually have a usable gaming controller for the Blackberry.  This one comes from Zeemote, who introduced the JS1 Bluetooth Mobile Controller for the Blackberry cell phones.  I have been saying it for awhile now that RIM needs to put more into Blackberry games and this new controller should help push them along a little faster.  The JS1 works on every Blackberry device that has the built in trackball.  Best of all this new controller is ready for the newly released Blackberry Tour, hats off to you Zeemote team.

Press Release:

CHELMSFORD, MASS.– July 28, 2009 — Zeemote™ Inc. (http://www.zeemote.com/), the recognized leader in designing, manufacturing, marketing and licensing wireless controller technology and products for mobile devices, has announced today that the Zeemote® JS1 Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller is now compatible with all BlackBerry® smartphones with a trackball.

Downtime is now game time with the Zeemote® JS1 Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller. It features four action buttons and a thumbstick to provide the ultimate control for the world’s best mobile gaming experience. Its ergonomic design fits perfectly and discreetly in the hand, weighs in at only 57 grams and provides 50+ hours of continuous game play on two AAA batteries. The Zeemote JS1 features the Zeekey Software Application creating instant compatibility with all mobile games made for BlackBerry smartphones. To use the Zeemote JS1 Controller with a BlackBerry Smartphone, a user simply needs to download the Zeekey App from www.zeemote.com/zeekey

The Zeemote JS1 also enables a user to control phone menu navigation and offers compatibility with nearly all apps on a BlackBerry smartphone and those available on BlackBerry App World™ (www.blackberry.com/appworld). For example, the Zeemote JS1 can be used as a remote control for the media player giving users an easy, convenient way to control their music and videos.

Ernie Cormier, CEO, Zeemote Inc commented: “We are delighted that BlackBerry smartphone users worldwide will now be able to experience a fun and immersive mobile gaming experience and get the most out of their apps when using the Zeemote JS1 Bluetooth Controller.” The Zeemote JS1 controller has been dubbed “The Gaming Sensation of 2009” by a leading UK technology TV show and is being embraced worldwide by consumers. The Zeemote JS1 Controller is the must-have Bluetooth peripheral for getting the most out of your BlackBerry smartphone.

For more information and device capabilities go to www.zeemote.com/blackberry