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Omnidirectional Treadmill: The Ultimate FPS Input Device?
MojoKid writes "The concept of gaming accessories may have just been taken to a whole new level. A company called Virtuix is developing the Omni, which is essentially a multidirectional treadmill that its creators call 'a natural motion interface for virtual reality applications.' The company posted a video showing someone playing Team Fortress 2 and using the Omni along with the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. You can see in the video how much running and movement this fellow performs. With something like the Omni in your living room, you'd likely get into pretty good shape in no time. Instead of Doritos and Mountain Dew, folks might have to start slamming back Power Bars and Gatorade for all night gaming sessions."
You almost had me, but this looks like it could be dangerously close to exercise. Pass.
Jesus was all right but his disciples were thick and ordinary. -John Lennon
Pretty sure this would have to involve showering as well. Also, I, at least, prefer IRL friends to screaming 12 year olds.
"Timmy, stop slouching off and come play some video games! You need some exercise!"
My first program:
Hell Segmentation fault
If the guy hates showering, dressing and leaving the house, chances are he likes screaming 12 year olds.
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As long as they contain the four major food groups (fat, sugar, salt, caffeine) I'm happy.
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Very cool, but your inner ear is going to break the illusion - just as your retinal muscles are going to remind you that it isn't quite depth you're seeing with that stereoscopic headset.
Progress of technology - new ways of getting motion sickness!
I have it on good authority that the humans won't get motion sickness if they're exposed only to the simulated environment starting at birth...
I always say paintball is like playing an FPS where your character sucks and the force feedback is turned up too high, but the graphics and controls are AMAZING!
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If the guy hates showering, dressing and leaving the house, chances are he likes screaming 12 year olds.
I like screaming 12 year olds.
But I have to leave the house to get them :(