Air Guitar Move: Guitar-Strummin' Fun, Made Possible By Mighty Hardware-Software Combo
by Joe White
June 17, 2011
"Air Guitar Move" is an iPhone guitar game with a difference. While applications like Guitar Hero and Rock Band allow Apple fans to "rock out" on their mobile device, this is primarily achieved through touch. However, the upcoming Air Guitar Move adds an accessory to the equation - namely, an accelerometer-equipped guitar pick.
The game isn't yet available, as it's trying to gain funding through Kickstarter ($25,000 is the goal). However, for a pledge of $39 or more, Kickstarters can effectively pre-order their own Air Guitar Move, providing the project is successful. But before we talk about funding, here's how the game works:
As mentioned, Air Guitar Move comes with a motion sensing pick, which users plug right into their iPhone (via the 30 pin connector). Upon doing this, the accompanying app launches on the iPhone handset, and two options are available to choose from: "Free Play" and "Arcade." The former allows users to play as they like (strumming with the pick and forming chords with their fingers, on the iPhone's screen), while the latter launches a Guitar Hero-style game, in which users must strum along with a track in-time.
Now, pledging: As mentioned, $39 will get you an Air Guitar Move - but higher pledges are rewarded with a whole host of goodies, including decreased shipping times and limited edition picks.
For more information, head over to the project's Kickstarter webpage. And let us know if you're backing Air Guitar Move in the comments.