TY - JOUR
T1 - Gaming across different consoles
T2 - Exploring the influence of control scheme on game-player enjoyment
AU - Limperos, Anthony M.
AU - Schmierbach, Michael G.
AU - Kegerise, Andrew D.
AU - Dardis, Frank E.
PY - 2011/6/1
Y1 - 2011/6/1
N2 - Many studies have investigated how different technological features impact the experience of playing video games, yet few have focused on how control schemes may affect the play experience. This research employed a between-subjects design to explore the relationship between the type of console played (Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2) and feelings of flow and enjoyment during the game-play experience. Results indicated that participants reported greater feelings of control and enjoyment with a traditional control scheme (Playstation 2) than with the more technologically advanced control scheme (Nintendo Wii). Further mediation analysis showed that enjoyment was driven by the sense of control that participants experienced and not simply by whether they won the game. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
AB - Many studies have investigated how different technological features impact the experience of playing video games, yet few have focused on how control schemes may affect the play experience. This research employed a between-subjects design to explore the relationship between the type of console played (Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2) and feelings of flow and enjoyment during the game-play experience. Results indicated that participants reported greater feelings of control and enjoyment with a traditional control scheme (Playstation 2) than with the more technologically advanced control scheme (Nintendo Wii). Further mediation analysis showed that enjoyment was driven by the sense of control that participants experienced and not simply by whether they won the game. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
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U2 - 10.1089/cyber.2010.0146
DO - 10.1089/cyber.2010.0146
M3 - Article
C2 - 21198364
AN - SCOPUS:79959560107
SN - 2152-2715
VL - 14
SP - 345
EP - 350
JO - Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
JF - Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
IS - 6
ER -