Let the Mindgames Begin

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Posted by michael on Tuesday July 20, 2004 @04:59AM from the a-jedi-uses-the-force-for-knowledge-and-defense-never-for-attack dept.

chienr writes "Like Pong, but instead of paddles, you use your brainwaves to control the ball over to the opponent's goal, that's Mindball! This apparatus was previously an experiment under the name Brainball, and is now commercially available - here's another link with video."

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Controlling balls by the power of your mind? by Anonymous Coward · 2004-07-20 05:04 · Score: 5, Funny

At last, a computer game for women.
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Take a nap by srleffler · 2004-07-20 05:08 · Score: 5, Funny

It seems to me, that the best way to win would be to just close your eyes and ignore the ball. Better yet, take a nap.
1. Re:Take a nap by marnargulus · 2004-07-20 05:20 · Score: 5, Interesting
  
  Actually, brain activity would likely be at a peak during a dream stage. Hypnosis would be much better, where you can be told to basically "think of nothing" and come as close as possible.
2. Re:Take a nap by 3Suns · 2004-07-20 05:39 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  You're pathetic! My grandmother could beat you at this game, and she's in a coma!
  
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This reminds me oddly of 2001 by LeahofRivendell · 2004-07-20 05:09 · Score: 5, Interesting

It's funny how in all of these futuristic shows we show people playing games and controlling cars with our minds. Now it's becoming a reality on a much quicker timescale than we imagined.

It's just like how the book 2001 predicted we'd have space travel, and land on the moon, then we did, way before 2001. It's nice when technology moves faster than fiction.

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The most relaxed player wins. Interesting. by Anonymous Coward · 2004-07-20 05:09 · Score: 5, Funny

So, in order to play you have to almost *not care* if you win or lose...

This may have uses in anger management courses, but I can't see it popping up in bars and arcades any time soon. :)
Obligitory Star Trek Reference by Omega1045 · 2004-07-20 05:10 · Score: 5, Funny

They had something like this on TNG's episode "The Game", where Wesley and Ensign Robin Lefler are the only ones on board that have not been taken over by a game you control with your mind. I am sure if Wil Wheaton is reading this he will have an Ashley Judd comment ;-)

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1. Re:Obligitory Star Trek Reference by Anonymous Coward · 2004-07-20 05:44 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  I always figured the reason why Wesley didn't fall for the game was because Ashley's *cough* charms were too distracting for him to concentrate on directing the ball into the funnel. I mean, how many geeks would be playing a stupid-ass videogame like that when you're sitting right next to Ashley Judd?
I Can't Really Play... by bfg9000 · 2004-07-20 05:16 · Score: 5, Funny

... I don't have the minimum system requirements...

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Chevy Chase would say... by Wizzy+Wig · 2004-07-20 05:20 · Score: 5, Funny

"Be the ball, be the ball....."
Lot of other stuff on this by joeldg · 2004-07-20 05:21 · Score: 5, Interesting

That table looks like something from a pizza parlor circa 1985.

Lot of other stuff on this:
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,58193,00. html

and this one which is funny..

Cheers

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Hehe. I thought the same thing. by SatanicPuppy · 2004-07-20 05:22 · Score: 5, Funny

Seems like the ideal stoner party game.

Duuuude, I am soooo much more relaxed than you.

Talkin smack bitch? Watch my total relaxation crush your total relaxation.

Whoooooaaaaaa

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Re:Forgive my absolute ignorance.... by Anonymous Coward · 2004-07-20 05:48 · Score: 5, Funny

WTF is an Ashley Judd comment?

A Linux user kissed Ashley Judd. Yes, it's true (Wil Wheaton uses Mandrake). BEAT THAT YOU SMUG BSD SNOBS!
Move the Ball by Prince+Vegeta+SSJ4 · 2004-07-20 06:01 · Score: 5, Funny

Do not try and move the ball, that's impossible. Instead, Only try and realize the truth. You have no balls.
ummmm. wait, that didn't come out right