Making Games Physical

[Acidtears33]

A new vest from TN Games aims to bring more realism to the video-game experience by simulating impacts. In a first-person shooter, for example, the gaming vest, called 3rd Space, mimics the force of enemy fire.

Souce:http://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/19637/?a=f

I can see it now.

"Noob dies from heart attack induced by repeated sucking in BF2. Bragging to his friends of his 733+-ness earned him no points as he was repeatedly pwned"

[Sadasius]

Oh man that would be fun as hell. It would suck if your system froze on you and you are still in the game though.

[bobletman]

WOW that looks amazing but imagine what would happen if you where run over by a tank or shot by a rocket launcher. Or better yet if you were playing crysis and someone punched you while they had maximum strength on. Of course I understand this suit will not hurt you but it is funny to think about it happening.

[werty316]

But isn't this stuff kinda of do-able in real life? Only draw back is murder is a crime...

[bobletman]

The game would also have to be compatible with the suit. But that shouldnt be to hard to do.

[tomato]

But, would the developers want to spend the time and money in R&D to make their game compatible with an item that potentially only a handful of users will own? :?

[AJ.]

Looks cool. It would definitely take FPS games to a whole new level.

But if it's like all other "specialty" gaming gear, then it's going to be expensive. I wouldn't pay more than $50-60 for that.

[werty316]

Thats $50-60 more than I would pay for it.

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[bobletman]

Right now it just isnt practicle. As well it would just take up a lot of resources Possible in 5-10 years this might become a reality.

['Amp!']

This item is for sale in November at the price of $189

You bet your butts I contacted the compaby and begged for a review sample.
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