Neural Impulse Actuator - two beers and tf2 at once

[biosc1]

OCZ Neural Impulse Actuator USB (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=29775&promoid=1055)

So...um...who wants to be the guinea pig on this one?

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Neural Impulse Actuator- The Future of Immersive Gaming
OCZ saw an exciting opportunity to enhance the gaming experience and take PC gameplay to new heights. The NIA is not a replacement for a mouse but rather a pioneering new peripheral designed to provide an immersive experience for gamers. The NIA is the first commercially available BCI (brain-computer interface) specifically for PC gamers. “Advances in hardware and software allow today’s games to offer consumers an exceptional entertainment experience, and we wanted to take the next step by immersing gamers into these environments with the innovative new NIA,” stated Ryan Petersen, CEO of the OCZ Technology Group.

“The NIA radically changes the ways that gamers can interact and control elements within games, and can be configured in a matter of minutes for any game that is already published or will be released.” The commands are easily assigned with the NIA’s user-friendly software and are calibrated based on the individual’s physiology and personal preferences. Each of the Actuator’s signals can be assigned to a specific keystroke on the keyboard or a mouse button; consequentially, gamers can run, jump, and fire faster all without “lifting a finger.” Because the NIA converts EEG (electroencephalograph) signals into specified keystrokes, the device can be used with any software.

Upon proper configuration, the NIA will allow users to control PC games without the use of a keyboard and minimal use of a mouse. The final version of the NIA uses a sleek metal housing, a USB 2.0 interface, and streamlined headband with carbon “dry” interface sensors.

[GigaFuzz]

A LAN party friend of mine has one and will be bringing it to the LAN this weekend. If I remember this thread, I'll let you know how it works.

His initial impressions were that it works, but not that well. I'm interested in trying something like Audiosurf on it, something that doesn't require lots of different inputs.

[crazyD]

I tried something along these lines at E3 a few years back. It was for some generic racing game, and didn't actually handle controls, but they said your car would handle better and go faster the more into the game you are. Complete bullshit. I was focusing on other things while playing, and they kept complementing me on how into it I was.

I don't really see the need for something like this. I can already control games with my mind, using peripherals known as "hands".

[biosc1]

I don't really see the need for something like this. I can already control games with my mind, using peripherals known as "hands".

I've spilled beer and nuts during games of TF2. If this lets me stop flailing so much at my desk, it may be worth it ;)

[Vandabo]

It's not as expensive as I thought it would be... I hope someone on here gets their brain on one and lets us know!