Since Apple enabled peripheral support for iOS devices in iOS 4, weve been watching closely to see what creative control peripherals hardware developers will bring to the platform. The latest is the PartyDock, a multiplayer remote control dock for the iPhone 4 and iPad.

As TUAW reports, the PartyDock is an iPad charging dock that also docks with four individual remote controls and features video out component for connection to a TV, thought its unclear as to what output resolution will be supported. Griffin indicates that various party, family, and casual games that utilize the PartyDock will shortly be arriving in the App Store. Three mini-games and one full featured game will be bundled with the device, in some fashion.

Have a look at Griffins PartyDock PR shots:

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While gaming is the obvious main thrust for this device, its also a general media station of sorts. With the PartyDock nestled in your entertainment center, watching videos, photos, and listening to music on your hi-fi rig will be a thing of relative ease.

Were anxious to get our hands on the PartyDock and put it through its paces. Its encouraging that Griffin has a developer contact mechanism on their product site for those wanting to develop for the device. Hopefully iOS control accessories will become a plentiful and well supported option.