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AVB MagTurbo Force Feedback Racing Wheel
By Tikkler - August 26, 2000
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Realism--the one goal every developer or manufacturer of gaming-related technologies have in mind. Whether it be a company that designs graphics chips to deliver 250 FPS performance or the developer of a next-generation 3D audio technology that features a 10 speaker surround sound system, their one purpose is to immerse the user into a virtual environment so real, that the line between realism and imagination is blurred.
Graphics and audio are two key players when it comes to immersing gamers into the virtual world of a game. These technologies have come a very long way and, even though there seems to be much room for improvement, have played key factors in helping to merge the player into the game. Coupled with an intricate storyline or purpose, a game with incredible graphics and unprecedented 3D sound can keep a player tuned in for hours.
Unfortunately, to completely bridge the gap between realism and the virtual world, we must fulfill all 5 of our senses. Incredible graphics and 3D audio has pretty much taken care of our sight and hearing, but what about the other 3 senses? To bring the gaming experience even closer to reality, we have force feedback devices to fulfill a large portion of our sense of feeling.
Don't get me wrong, however, as force feedback devices have been around for quite some time now. Starting with the good ol' joystick, manufacturers have found a way to give the gamer a true sense of how flying an airplane feels like. It is without a doubt that natural evolution of force feedback technology leads to the steering wheel.
How would you like to feel every groove in the pavement, every jolt of a collision and every bump of gravel? Introducing the MagTurbo force feedback racing wheel by AVB. Producing up to 3 lbs of force feedback and using a simple USB connection, this steering wheel claims to give you every ounce of realism that your senses can take. We'll take this device through its paces and find out how it really stacks up in fooling your senses into believing something as fake as lines of code can be as real as driving down a speedway in Germany.
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