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Gaming Support Glove Mystifies, Thrills

Posted by simoniker on from the now-prancing-down-paris-catwalks dept.

jasoncart writes "Have gaming accessories gone too far? According to a Ferrago review, the Danish company Steelpad have manufactured a gaming support glove, designed to be used with a mouse to get maximum accuracy in your favourite FPS. I wonder if it will go the way of the Power Glove?" The review says that the glove claims it "...will improve your accuracy by reducing the friction between the base of your wrist and whatever surface it comes into contact with. It will also give support to your wrist through its snug fit and the stiffness of the wrist band."

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  1. Carpal Tunnel by Karplusan · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I think it could be one of the best inventions if it will help prevent teenagers from getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in their 20's. Otherwise, they may be using one of these. Though they don't look too bad, I wonder what it would do to your FPS performance?

  2. This is a problem with mice by HoneyBunchesOfGoats · · Score: 2, Insightful

    The problem, I think, is with current computer mice, not with our hands. I used to own a Logitech Mouseman Wheel (or something similarly named) which was about 6 inches long, so I could rest my entire hand on it. I guess mouse makers decided that looked ugly or something, so we're seeing mice that look a lot cooler, but aren't nearly as comfortable on the hands. (My last 2 mice have both been under 4 inches long.) Perhaps it's time to search ebay...