Alternative controllers are becoming increasingly common among theCall of Duty: Warzonestreaming community. While many of the major streamers are still playing with traditional controllers, several smaller streams have taken brave leaps into alternative options.Call of Duty: Warzoneallows players to designate custom inputs, and this is the foundation of this new trend.
Using an alternative controller takes some level of ingenuity as the player needs to link an object with the game’s controls. In the past,Call of Duty: Warzonestreamers have used bread, musical instruments, and occasionally pets to control the game. WhileCall of Duty: Warzonedoes not offer hundreds of controls, it is still a skill-based experience.
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On Reddit, user TOX1K01 shared their unique build that mixes several devices and a nerf gun and gives full control ofCall of Duty: Warzone.While this is closer to a traditional gun controller, it is just as complicated as linking a drum set toCall of Duty: Warzone’scontrol scheme. In the clip, theCall of Duty: Warzonecontent creatorhas a bright yellow nerf gun that he uses to take down enemies in the Gulag. The player does take the time to showcase the weapon and explains exactly what technology is involved in creating this unique gun.
TheCall of Duty: Warzonecontroller alternativeuses a Raspberry Pi, an Android Phone, 3D printing, a Nerf Gun, and Python scripting to playCall of Duty: Warzone.The entire piece is built to allow for motion controls and trigger action while being lightweight and adaptable.
TheCall of Duty: Warzoneweaponallows players a wide range of movement and is more practical than a drum set or a loaf of bread. The controller seems to be designed for continued play, and based on the footage, it can work as well as other means of control. In concept, this is very similar to the technology used in other gun controllers, but the exception being that this is a mash of known technologies.
It is not likely that gun-shaped controllers will replace the standard options available on console systems or PC. However, it is interesting to see this option in action asCall of Duty: Warzonecontent creators come up with more ingenious ways to playthe game. Fans doubt that there is any competitive advantage to this, but many agree that it would feel immersive to use a gun-shaped controller in their casual play experiences.
Call of Duty: Warzoneis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
