Gaming

The Scratch Deck (The Other DJ Controller)

11:35PM May 27, 2009 | Mark Wilson

This is awkward. We just got a glimpse of DJ Hero‘s mixer, and now we see an entirely new peripheral for an entirely different game called Scratch: The Ultimate DJ (for Xbox 360 and PS3).


The peripheral, dubbed the Scratch Deck, is a collaboration between real mixer manufacturer Numark and electronics manufacturer Genius. It allows for realtime turntable mixing, while five promised-to-be-authentic Akai Pro MPC-style drum pads trigger various samples. A crossfader, USB mic and right/left-handed controls round out the options while the game allows players to battle it out “in distinctive urban environments.”

Available this fall, I’m just praying that Harmonix announces a new DJ game of their own at E3 so my turntable trifecta pays out. [Press Release]


Comments

  • spinners

    June 2, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    this controller is a functional mp3 piece and you can make it to jam to your own music. thats what ive been lookin for

  • bambie

    June 6, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    touch sensitive turntable with a mp3? do we need anything else? im sold on this concept

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