Nintendo Revolution to Get VR Headset?
Rumors are surfacing again about Nintendo’s next gen console possibly getting a new controller to go along with its “TV remote”. Many have wondered what the other hand is supposed to do while one controls the Revolution’s TV remote-style controller. What if that is only half of the controller system?
Supposedly, Nintendo is looking at a variation of US-firm eMagin’s Z800 3DVisor to deliver “an immersive 3D computing experience” that will track head movements at the same time your hand controller shoots, slashes or swings – reflecting the dual D-pad and joystick setup on contemporary console controllers.
The z800 received the 2006 CES “Best of Innovations” award in the “Digital Displays” category, a 2006 Design and Engineering Innovations Award in the “Gaming” category, and the Class of 2005 Digital Life “Innovator Award”.
Here’s how it works: its head tracker comprises three compasses, three gyros, and three accelerometers, and it can track motion on all axes. The headset offers 3D stereovision from high-contrast OLED displays delivering more than 16.7 million colors, and comes complete with hi-fi ‘surround’ sound headphones.
It weights less than eight ounces and is powered via a USB connection. But at $899, Nintendo would have to lower the price a bit. Even for fanboys.
And before you discount the rumors once again, remember that Nintendo has previously used unconventional controller like its NES Powerglove and Robot Operating Buddy (ROB).
Rumors are surfacing again about Nintendo’s next gen console possibly getting a new controller to go along with its “TV remote”. Many have wondered what the other hand is supposed to do while one controls the Revolution’s TV remote-style controller. What if that is only half of the controller system?
Supposedly, Nintendo is looking at a variation of US-firm eMagin’s Z800 3DVisor to deliver “an immersive 3D computing experience” that will track head movements at the same time your hand controller shoots, slashes or swings – reflecting the dual D-pad and joystick setup on contemporary console controllers.
The z800 received the 2006 CES “Best of Innovations” award in the “Digital Displays” category, a 2006 Design and Engineering Innovations Award in the “Gaming” category, and the Class of 2005 Digital Life “Innovator Award”.
Here’s how it works: its head tracker comprises three compasses, three gyros, and three accelerometers, and it can track motion on all axes. The headset offers 3D stereovision from high-contrast OLED displays delivering more than 16.7 million colors, and comes complete with hi-fi ‘surround’ sound headphones.
It weights less than eight ounces and is powered via a USB connection. But at $899, Nintendo would have to lower the price a bit. Even for fanboys.
And before you discount the rumors once again, remember that Nintendo has previously used unconventional controller like its NES Powerglove and Robot Operating Buddy (ROB).