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ZilviaBot · 08-26-2007, 03:10 PM

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Home racing games have come a long way since Pole Position, with controllers providing feedback to virtual drivers, while true to life graphics and vehicle driving dynamics making the action feel much more real. Microsoft has even engineered some real-life smoke from their official steering wheel, even though the software giant from Redmond, Washington really wishes the problem didn't exist.

The pneumatic experts at Festo have taken a big step towards making the most real-life racing game experience, and the extent of on-road feel of their new contraption looks very impressive. Festo uses Fluidic Muscles and mechatronic systems to give users a true sensation of either driving or flying, depending on the software being used. It's really more of an industrial simulator than a game, and we're pretty sure it costs a bit more than a Playstation 3. Either way, we'll need to come up with a business case to AOL for buying one for the Autoblog team. You can check out a video of the Festo system after the jump.

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95Blue240sx · 08-30-2007, 01:06 PM

It doesnt simulate G's

bardabe · 08-30-2007, 02:24 PM

give it 3 more years and we'll have a little pod that will even break your arms when u crash. lol

steve shadows · 08-30-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bardabe

give it 3 more years and we'll have a little pod that will even break your arms when u crash. lol

thats incentive to fucking improve!

*exitspeed* · 08-30-2007, 03:53 PM

Still sucks that VG steering wheel/pedal set-ups come with the pedals on the floor.

mRclARK1 · 08-30-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bardabe

give it 3 more years and we'll have a little pod that will even break your arms when u crash. lol

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Originally Posted by steve shadows

thats incentive to fucking improve!

People won't be throwing there controllers at walls then either.

It's a win win!

TravisSW · 08-30-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mRclARK1

People won't be throwing there controllers at walls then either.

It's a win win!

BUT THEN HOW WOULD THE CONTROLLER MARKET THRIVE?! lol

GoodOl'S13 · 08-30-2007, 06:01 PM

You mean itss not the Zapper?

mRclARK1 · 08-30-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GoodOl'S13

You mean itss not the Zapper?

That's right... it's a whole newer and BIGGER caliber of excitement.

bardabe · 08-30-2007, 10:03 PM

LOL seriously guys, wouldn't it motivate you to take video games more seriously. plus it would greatly improve your wallet. ha ha by not having to buy as many parts for your car. (considering you have Health Care, and aren't too bad of a driver) lol I know my paretns would be Psyched if I got one like that. ha ha no more engine swaps in a long time, no more painting cause i scraped the wall etc etc.

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ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Greatest video game accessory EVAR Filed under: Gadgets, Motorsports, Videos Home racing games have come a long way since Pole Position, with controllers providing feedback to virtual drivers, while true to life graphics and vehicle driving dynamics making the action feel much more real. Microsoft has even engineered some real-life smoke from their official steering wheel, even though the software giant from Redmond, Washington really wishes the problem didn't exist. The pneumatic experts at Festo have taken a big step towards making the most real-life racing game experience, and the extent of on-road feel of their new contraption looks very impressive. Festo uses Fluidic Muscles and mechatronic systems to give users a true sensation of either driving or flying, depending on the software being used. It's really more of an industrial simulator than a game, and we're pretty sure it costs a bit more than a Playstation 3. Either way, we'll need to come up with a business case to AOL for buying one for the Autoblog team. You can check out a video of the Festo system after the jump. Thanks for the tip, thesawzall!Continue reading Greatest video game accessory EVAR Â* ReadÂ\|ÂPermalink \| Email this \| Comments More...

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95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 40 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It doesnt simulate G's __________________ Please leave me feedback

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bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 34 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	LOL seriously guys, wouldn't it motivate you to take video games more seriously. plus it would greatly improve your wallet. ha ha by not having to buy as many parts for your car. (considering you have Health Care, and aren't too bad of a driver) lol I know my paretns would be Psyched if I got one like that. ha ha no more engine swaps in a long time, no more painting cause i scraped the wall etc etc. __________________ Review Thread