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Life & fun · February 26, 2020

The Edgeguard

Keyboard to Controller Adapter. Play Smash on a Keyboard!

The Edgeguard launched on February 26, 2020 with 4 votes, #1,583 of 3,187 launches that month.

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What it does

I'm trying to bring keyboard play to competitive console gaming starting with the Nintendo Switch and Smash. It gives a competitive edge while still being legal at tournaments. Also helps players with disabilities who can't use traditional controllers.

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