Gaming is serious business. The game industry alone worths up to US$40 billion (yes, with a b) in 2011 and the numbers are rising. Chances are, you have several games going on on your smartphone and you have one or two consoles at home equipped for some heavy gaming sessions. But if you want to talk about extreme gaming pieces – let’s just limit it to PC this time – then you will definitely love today’s showcase.
Manufacturers across the globe have been coming up with gaming devices beyond just the mice, joysticks and keyboards for years. Some are built for durability, others for added functionality and an enhanced gaming experience. Most of them are futuristic and sleek but all of them are for built for one purpose, to give the best darn gaming session hardcore gamers deserve.
1. Logitech Flight System.
In a class of its own, this flight system is perfectly crafted for looks
and comfortable gaming. The Force Feedback effect in the joystick even
lets you feel wind shear, turbulence and g-forces, so you will feel that
you are really flying an airplane. The use of illuminated and
programmable buttons on the base of the throttle adds to the effect,
making you feel like you are sitting in a real airplane cockpit.
2. Razer Hydra.
This is the world’s first motion-sensing gaming controller for PC,
according to Razer, which coupled with good connectivity provides a
flawless gaming experience that’s at a whole new level. Precision
magnetic motion-sensing technology and the use of ultra-low latency
allows fast response that makes all the difference when every second
counts.
3. Logitech G27 Racing Wheel.
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4. Razer Nostromo.
5. Cybor M.M.O7.
6. Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick.
12 buttons and 5 axles, all entirely programmable, an exclusive
"Mapping" button, which lets you to switch functions from one part to
the other instantly and easily and to add to the user experience, you
can also program the resistance of movement to the joystick.
7. Logitech G930 Gaming Headset.
8. Razer Naga.
9. Saitek X52 Flight Control System.
10. Razer Ferox Gaming Speakers.
11. Saitek Pro Flight Yoke.
12. Cyborg amBX.
13. Razer Tiamat Gaming Headset.
14. Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless GT F430 Cockpit.
Inspired from the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, this driving simulator has two
metal pedals fixed to the cockpit, for maximum stability and high-speed
gaming, precision steering wheel for the perfect control during a
simulated race. The steering wheel is also detachable, that means you
can easily store it easily as well. The piece is fully programmable and
also has its own internal memory.
15. PEREGRINE Weareable Interface.
With this glove, you can control about 30 actions with the movement of
your fingers, like tapping and touching on your palm. It has 18 touch
points and 3 activator pads, so you can strike or cast a spell just by
making a hand gesture. This glove is made of washable and breathable
material to ensure that long hours of gaming doesn’t forgo comfort on
the user’s part