$15k Skyrim VR setup now includes Haptic Suit for Pain
Apr 28, 2024 3:18 PMIn an adventurous twist, a Skyrim VR streamer known as GingasVR has taken virtual reality to the next level by incorporating a haptic suit designed to simulate the sensation of pain. The streamer, already known for a highly immersive $15,000 Skyrim setup including mods for enhanced physics and body tracking, has now added the 'OWO suit' which delivers actual electric shocks in response to in-game damage. GingasVR demonstrated in a video the suit's effect, most notably when facing a dragon, showcasing the real-life pain the streamer endures for an authentic gaming experience. This extreme immersion in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR certainly prepares fans for the virtual realms while anticipating the forthcoming The Elder Scrolls 6.
What is the new haptic feedback device introduced by a Skyrim VR streamer to simulate in-game pain?The Skyrim VR streamer GingasVR has introduced an 'OWO suit', a haptic feedback device that uses electrodes to administer electric shocks, correlating with in-game damage to simulate the sensation of pain in a real-world context.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR offers an immersive portal into the world of Tamriel, where players can experience the epic fantasy in a whole new dimension. Originally launched in 2011, Skyrim has been a landmark in the role-playing genre, with various iterations, including the VR version, keeping the game relevant. The use of VR and additional mods such as better body movement tracking and now haptic feedback suits, illustrate the lengths to which the gaming community goes to enhance their experience, blurring the lines between game and reality.
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