GameBall Trackball crowdfunding campaign
Blue Sun Innovations, LLC announced on March 8th 2016 the launch of an Indiegogo campaign for a trackball designed for gaming. The trackball is called GameBall trackball and was created specifically for computer gamers who prefer the use of a trackball over traditional mice.
UPDATE October 2019: stay tuned, as this project is still alive and a completely new design will be revealed soon!
The GameBall trackball offers a unique design and gaming-specific features not yet seen in a trackball. Even though GameBall trackball was designed for gaming, it is a fully capable, everyday computer trackball for both PCs and MAC.
Key features include
- Fingertip control
- Ergonomic design
- High resolution optical sensor
- 6 programmable buttons
- Gaming-grade components
Technical Specifications
- Compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.8 or later
- Connection: Wired USB cable (70 in / 178 cm)
- Design: Ergonomically right-handed
- Sensor: High resolution optical
- Warranty: Two year limited hardware warranty
- Installation: Plug and Play
- Bearings: Ceramic
- Manufactured: United Kingdom
GameBall trackball Not Just for Gaming
- Fully capable everyday trackball
- Reduced repetitive fatigue
- Fast and easy website navigation
- Precision tracking for 3D design and CAD work
- Less desk space needed than a traditional mouse
- Low stress on your arm and shoulder
- Simple to clean and maintain
The Indiegogo campaign will run until April 26th 2016 and offer a limited edition version of the GameBall trackball to its $69 Backers. The campaign was created to fund the final startup costs. Only 3600 limited edition units will be available, and all manufacturing will be in the United Kingdom.
After successful completion of the campaign, full production is targeted for October 2016. The GameBall trackball will initially be available online in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France and Germany.
More information can be found on the Indiegogo page as well as the GameBall website.
