> I don't think adding a nice controller and cool games to play would be prohibitedly expensive.
Yeah, but it would be more expensive than dirt cheap.
I see it all the time; you wouldn't think a huge company would have a problem spending money on something. But, at the end of the day, it's all about that department's budgets and priorities.
>I don't think adding a nice controller and cool games to play would be prohibitedly expensive.
Everything like that on an aircraft (nice controller) has to be certified for every specific type, etc. Lots of process, paperwork, testing, etc.
I used to fly on planes that had “fancy” controllers - they had lots of buttons (full QWERTY keyboard, ABXY and d-pad, special buttons for controlling the lights and calling the attendants, etc.) and slotted into a latched recess right below the IFE. Something like this: https://www.vecteezy.com/photo/11024929
There’s no analog stick and the ergonomics aren’t that great, but it’s definitely usable as a controller.
You're probably better off getting a switch or a steam deck. It has the added benefit that you can finish your game afterwards, after the flight.