What's a gamer to do when they want to play some intense shooting or platforming on the go, but all they have are touchscreen buttons? Most of us would probably just go along with blindly jumping to out doom while smudging our touchscreens.

Modders like Rich Degenhardt, however, thought it would be a better idea to just to work with Android contraptions. This way, Rich could use a tactile button while being able to see the entire game screen. This mod also give the controller some much-needed upgrades like an Arduino board, a wireless Bluetooth interface, and an internal power supply.

Out of all the controllers in gaming history, there has never been anything as multipurpose as a Kinect. The Kinect has inspired modders to create non-game interfaces instead of interactive entertainment experiences to the point that Microsoft built .

The key to the Kinect's success is that it reacts directly to what you do. There isn't any kind of surface or button-based controller to come between you and your game or app.