Microsoft Patents "Gaming Helmet"
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It's for XBox and not Nintendo so I guess there won't be an official Captain Falcon version 
But seriously, I am totally in favour of Virtual Reality making a comeback in the next generation. The last time VR was a big thing was back in the 90s, but back then the graphics still sucked, screens in headsets were way too low-resolution, frame rates sucked, and helmets had to be bulky as hell.
Every single one of those problems can be fixed today, plus the kind of motion controls we have today can be put into head tracking for the extra immersion factor. And 3DTVs have established a standard for stereoscopic support in media players and game consoles. I say bring it on!
But seriously, I am totally in favour of Virtual Reality making a comeback in the next generation. The last time VR was a big thing was back in the 90s, but back then the graphics still sucked, screens in headsets were way too low-resolution, frame rates sucked, and helmets had to be bulky as hell.
Every single one of those problems can be fixed today, plus the kind of motion controls we have today can be put into head tracking for the extra immersion factor. And 3DTVs have established a standard for stereoscopic support in media players and game consoles. I say bring it on!
Have they given up on kinect already then? and unless this is dirt cheap I dont think they will have much success people generally dont like paying money to look stupid.
I dislike this idea. Mostly because I imagine they wouldn't make one to fit on my substantially sized noggin.
It's only that big because it's so full of dreams...
It's only that big because it's so full of dreams...
A helmet would need to be adjustable for size by consumers easily such as with screwdrivers. Due to comfort would need to be achieved from wearing the helmet for extreme 10-12 hrs. If they don't make sure to make it comfortable it will never be success no matter how great it could be.
One step closer to the VR fantasy world of my dreams, a Fallout or Elder Scrolls world I can look around and pick things up with my hands, viewed in real time with my own eyes. Complete, absolute immersion as I turn and look up to see a dragon barreling down on top of me, or a Nightkin creeping up from behind with a minigun barrel already spinning.
If this works well I am going to have the time of my life, I can't believe anybody wouldn't want this! This is what I used to dream about back when I was playing Doom for the first time.
If this works well I am going to have the time of my life, I can't believe anybody wouldn't want this! This is what I used to dream about back when I was playing Doom for the first time.