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Title: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: PZ on April 23, 2010, 10:58:56 AM
Here's something that I never knew existed - a vest that you wear that allows you to feel the bullet and explosion impacts.  Evidently over 40 games are supported and one of them is Far Cry 2  ;D

Gaming vest information (http://tngames.com/product_detail/3/3rd-Space-Gaming-Vest-Bundle-Black?gclid=CODPipaynaECFRk7gwodAlsyxQ)
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: JRD on April 23, 2010, 11:20:30 AM
Very impressive...

I can imagine a vest like that, a visor/headset, the NATAL system and a gun in your hands  8)
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: PZ on April 23, 2010, 11:28:23 AM
Indeed - talk about immersion  ;)
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Dweller_Benthos on April 23, 2010, 12:22:19 PM
I don't know, last night in FC2 I did an ooops where I was shooting the grenade launcher at a passing truck and didn't notice the wankin' huge tree between me & them. It was right in front of me and I shot a grenade at it point blank.... HAHAHAHHA   OOOOPPSSS

BOOOOOOOMMMMMMM

Just the sound from the 5.1 speakers was enough to knock me back in my seat, dropped my health from 100% down to about 10% LOL. With that vest on, I don't think I would still be alive, hehe
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: spaceboy on April 23, 2010, 01:14:04 PM
uh yeah - major calibration levels needed for something like that DB.  I have to admit I'd probably like it, but I could not actually see buying it.  Sure would like to try it out though!
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on April 23, 2010, 01:26:10 PM
Hehe, I like D_B's post, but seriously, wearing that vest is beyond my imagination. I think gaming is fun, but experiencing what it is like to be shot at... thanks, but no thanks. Go join the army, if you like that.
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: PZ on April 23, 2010, 01:33:24 PM
Quote from: Art Blade on April 23, 2010, 01:26:10 PM
... Go join the army, if you like that.

Too bloody painful  ;D
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: spaceboy on April 23, 2010, 01:39:28 PM
Quote from: Art Blade on April 23, 2010, 01:26:10 PM
Hehe, I like D_B's post, but seriously, wearing that vest is beyond my imagination. I think gaming is fun, but experiencing what it is like to be shot at... thanks, but no thanks. Go join the army, if you like that.

I admit its taking it quite a big step further, but I do really like the rumble effect on the PS3 controllers.  The rumble of a tank, the blast of a flak cannon, bullets, falls, etc.  It does really add to the immersion for me.
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on April 23, 2010, 02:29:08 PM
 ;D

I'd like to see the next step, the FBI Gear (Full Body Impact). Or SWAT (Sensational War Anxiety Trap) that may look like a full-blown scuba gear and all.
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: fragger on April 23, 2010, 04:51:41 PM
Hahaha ;D

I'd like to try out that vest just out of curiosity, but I think I'd feel silly sitting there wearing what looks like police body armour - especially if I had to get up and answer a knock at the door, and it was a delivery person... They might conclude that there was a B&D session going on inside :-[
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on April 23, 2010, 04:54:43 PM
No, you open the door and shout "NAME AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE!"  ;D
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: GPFontaine on April 23, 2010, 06:34:29 PM
I would actually prefer to wear a vest or jacket that offered force feedback.

I think something like that would go a long way to allow for faster responses.  Visual queues are necessary because audio perception is fairly weak and there are no other senses used when gaming.

The sense of touch, taste, and smell are omitted from games and therefore we can't react as we would in a real scenario.  I am not suggesting that games should be measured one to one with reality, but adding an additional sense to them would be welcomed by me.

A perfect example of how this type of thing can be successful is the Wii Sports games where wrist motion is accounted for.  Adding the sense of touch really makes the game a lot more fun.
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: RedRaven on April 24, 2010, 11:27:12 PM
Think I'm with Art on this one. If I wanted to feel the impact then I would go paint-balling every week and get covered in bruises.
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on April 25, 2010, 12:39:41 AM
Thank you, Red. What did you say was your bank account number again? ;D
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: RedRaven on April 25, 2010, 08:10:02 AM
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;D
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on April 25, 2010, 11:04:22 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Stryker7 on July 26, 2010, 06:58:38 PM
Just a thought.

If they would just make a version, full body suit, for Virtual Sex they could perfect the technology then .....

After they make a mint perfecting it for sex, us gamers would be able to get it even cheaper. ;)

I just couldnt resist.  :)
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on July 27, 2010, 01:45:27 AM
You PIG!

well, I had the same thoughts, though  ;D
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Stryker7 on July 27, 2010, 03:36:38 AM
Quote from: Art Blade on July 27, 2010, 01:45:27 AM
You PIG!

well, I had the same thoughts, though  ;D

OINK OINK OINK, guilty as charged.  ;)
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on July 27, 2010, 04:05:01 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: spaceboy on July 27, 2010, 06:33:23 AM
so true Stryker, but the lack of a secondary market for those things will halt the growth of the technology.  I know I ain't buying one used  :o

- I was referring to the original non-gaming version, but come to think of it, I don't want a used gaming one either....yech!
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on July 27, 2010, 06:36:44 AM
muahahaha!!  :-X :-X
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: PZ on July 27, 2010, 04:37:13 PM
Quote from: spaceboy on July 27, 2010, 06:33:23 AM
... buying one used  :o

- I was referring to the original non-gaming version, but come to think of it, I don't want a used gaming one either....yech!
Disgusting!   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: fragger on July 27, 2010, 04:39:06 PM
LOL all ;D ;D ;D

A V.S. suit would be OK for a while, but then it'd start getting virtual headaches, whinging because you roll over and go to sleep straight afterwards, and pestering you for a serious commitment
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: PZ on July 27, 2010, 05:15:28 PM
LOL, fragger!   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on July 27, 2010, 06:19:10 PM
Hahahahaha!!! hilarious, fragger  ;D ;D :-X
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Stryker7 on July 27, 2010, 09:47:43 PM
Quote from: fragger on July 27, 2010, 04:39:06 PM
LOL all ;D ;D ;D

A V.S. suit would be OK for a while, but then it'd start getting virtual headaches, whinging because you roll over and go to sleep straight afterwards, and pestering you for a serious commitment

Sounds like someone is married .  :)

Dont worry, I am not making fun of you if you are.  I am too. Have been too for 31 years.

And to everyone.

My post, about a Virtual Sex suit, was just to point out that if you have technology improved upon, find some way to add sex to it. Sex sells.

And one other thing about it is, and you wont find corporate types admitting to it, but take Ebay, Yahoo, Newegg, and all of the other etailers and web related busnisses, and none of them come close to the success of the online porn industry.

This is not an endorsment of the online porn industry, it is just a fact, that other than email, more internet traffic is generated by porn, than anything else.

And my comment, was that if THEY got a hold of it and developed it, it would rival what the military industrial complex of the US could do.

::)
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: PZ on July 27, 2010, 10:04:32 PM
Quote from: Stryker7 on July 27, 2010, 09:47:43 PM
...And my comment, was that if THEY got a hold of it and developed it, it would rival what the military industrial complex of the US could do.

::)
I do believe you are correct  ;D
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on July 28, 2010, 01:18:01 AM
I'm just glad the military industrial complex isn't married to porn industry. I'd neither like to see pink tanks operated by soldiers in mesh tights nor would I like to see inflatable rubber tanks as sex toys.
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: fragger on August 01, 2010, 04:00:23 AM
 ;D ;D ;D

I hate to think what they'd be firing...
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: JRD on August 03, 2010, 02:56:20 AM
EEEeeeewwwwwww  ???
Title: Re: Feel the bullets - gaming vest
Post by: Art Blade on August 03, 2010, 12:29:34 PM
pink dabbers?   :-D