A Gaming Wearable That Doesn't Suck?

[SWIL]

Anyone heard of the KOR-FX gaming vest??

KOR-FX 4DFX Haptic Gaming Vest

It uses the same haptic feedback technology found in smart phones. This takes nerdiness to an entirely different level.

The KOR-FX gaming vest uses award-winning 4DFX technology that transforms the acousto-haptic signals (audio) coming from your games or media into pinpointed high-definition feedback that allows you to feel the on-screen action and environmental factors for the first time. Explosions rattle you. The blades of your attack chopper thump in your chest. It’s the next generation of environmental realism.

 

[SWIL]

If it came with an optional codpiece, I'd be sold

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

If it came with an optional codpiece, I'd be sold

Had to google codpiece. Then laffed.

 

[VolForLife83]

I remember back in the mid - late 90's something like this was out. It was a major disappointment. I'd imagine this being about the same

 

[SWIL]

Well, the argument here is that all the tech leading up to this have been rumble pack style products that cannot detect regions or differences in responses - it was just crude, linear vibrations.

This haptic tech can do a lot of different things and response vary depending on the audio; so being hit was a bullet in the chest would product a more centered and powerful response than riding in a helicopter.

I actually know someone who has one of these and helped fund the kickstarter for it. Says the first unit he got was DOA; took him months to get a replacement. And he still hasn't tried it out.

He's got a coupon for 50% off on one of these things....i'm tempted.