Following on from the launch of its new JS1 controller for game playing on mobiles, Zeemote has announced it is now opening itself up to ideas from developers.

Zeemote today unveiled its Zeemote Ready Developer Program and the Zeemote SDK.

With the Zeemote SDK, developers can now convert their mobile games into a console-like experience for use with the wireless JS1 controller.

Eidos, Finblade, Fishlabs, Super Happy Fun Fun and SEGA of America have already adapted games such as Lara Croft Tomb Raider, Helistrike 3D, Sonic The Hedgehog and Tilt A World to utilise the new controller technology.

Beth Marcus, CEO of Zeemote says that she hopes many more will now take part: "We created this program to help our partners make their games Zeemote Ready within hours. The exciting tactile experience of the JS1 controller in the hands of consumers will increase awareness for our partners and their games generating more revenue with existing customers and attracting new ones as well."

The Zeemote SDK for Java ME Version 1.0.0 includes a Programmer’s Guide, Javadoc API documentation, Java libraries, and two sample applications with source code.

Target mobile phones must be Bluetooth enabled and support JSR-82, the Java API for Bluetooth, in order to use the SDK.

Additional OS versions are under development and announcements are forthcoming.

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