What is astonishing about this beauty is not the realism that it brings to your driving or even the pin point accuracy with which it mimics actual F1 driving parameters but the fact that it can even duplicate the G-force that real-time drivers experience inside the cockpit. Sporting three 42 inch screens or stereo projectors to wrap the image around the user, the Hexatech occupies 2.3m x 3m x 3m of space.

Let us be very clear with this at the very beginning; the Hexatech is by no means a glorified video game. This £120,000 Formula1 simulator designed by Cruden provides those riding in its cockpit with what the company calls as ‘Six Degrees of Freedom’ (6DOF).

Coming with a 3 seat setup the software inside this astonishing piece of racing technology is both accurate and meticulous when it comes to giving you the exact same as what you get in an F1 race sand the danger of crashing and breaking your bones. Designed to probably test up and coming drivers before hiring them and putting the steering of a million dollar car in their hands the Hexatech should help both the drivers to improve their skills and owners by saving cash. Now only if we could get a test drive in this stationary speed demon!

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This favorite leisure activity will be referred to as gaming on the move. We don’t mean figuratively but literally so! Garnet Hertz has created what he likes to call the OutRun project. And this unique gaming system has successfully combined the real world with Sega’s seminal racing game. This is achieved by simply converting the 1986 sit-down arcade cabinet into a rather small but drivable car. Believe it or not, but this car can reach a speed of 20 miles per hour.

A li’l birdie told us that this arcade machine has been greatly inspired by the 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. And the quite evident stamp can be seen in the wheels, motors and equipment like the GPS sensors that help run the cabinet like an actual car. You get updates on-screen.

Garnet is planning to equip this wonder gaming machine with all the necessary gears and stuff but before he does that, several test drives are underway to make sure that it is a perfectly safe concept. All the best to this inventor on his safeguarding mission and we sure are waiting with bated breath to lay our hands on the OutRun project for real.

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Video games might be a luxury for avid gamers but as far as the luxury market is concerned, they are nothing special. Perhaps, someone (a die-hard gamer, maybe) wanted to prove this belief wrong and so decided to cover the Play Station gaming console with gold all over. Yes, referred to as the PS3 slim, this one has been dipped in 24 carat gold. And that is not all for there are controllers that have had their fair share of 24K gold too.

We think this one would possibly be counted among the most expensive video game consoles in the world ever. The credit for it goes to Computer Choppers who have decided to go with a limited edition of only five of these. And because of this very smart marketing strategy, the PS3 Slim has become ever so popular.

Though there is not word on the pricing yet, but we do have a feeling that some rich Sheik from the Middle East might just buy them all for his extended family. Jokes apart, hurry if your are really keen on getting this one. The item is numbered but the customers are not.

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Move over Scuba Diving. Just diving into deep waters to experience those underwater thrills is passé. You can now ride in water, not just over it. With a Scubacraft. It is a self-contained submersible and is also a capable surface watercraft. The craft, uses an internal combustion engine to reach a dive site where it can go in deep water of about 100 feet. The Scubacraft is a brainchild of Wales engineers.

Although the water vehicle is submersible, it is not a pressurized submarine. It does not need cranes to lower the craft below water. It does not need boats to carry it into the sea. The underwater thriller vehicle is much less expensive than submarines of similar size. If you dream of owning it though, unofficial figures rate it at $ 164,000.

The craft is sure to boost underwater tourism further, and has reportedly aroused the interest of film-makers. In future, you may even expect Scubacraft to feature a dedicated filming platform, as it is in concept stage now. For the moment, the craft is available in two models – the SC3 that is in prototype form, and the bigger SC6 which is yet to be built. For both, batteries will power electric thrusters under water.

Via: Wired

If you are one of those who can never get enough of golf, we have just the thing for you to be installed at home or even at your office to take off the pressure. The Video Arcade Miniature Golf Game is available at the house of Hammacher Schlemmer. And this entertainment machine has been designed to offer you the ultimate experience in miniature golf.

Sized just as the regular gaming machines found in arcade parlors, this one makes use of real golf putters and balls. The courses and obstacles are displayed virtually on a 32-inch vertical LCD display. This means that four competitors (yes, you and three of your closest buddies) can enjoy a game on two virtual courses – Las Vegas course (casino theme) and the Paradise Island course (tiki torch theme).

So all you golf die-hards who can afford to shell out $6,900 will get a chance to putt the ball with the club just as in real life. There are shot controls too to let you adjust the view as per your requirement. After each ball roll, its position and trajectory is calculated and displayed. Background sound is supported by the three accompanying speakers.

Via ohgizmo

Simulators that do not promise a real-life thrill no longer interest gamers. Well, why not…the standards have gone higher. The RS1 Xtreme M3 Simulator is one such mode of entertainment that comes integrated with a projector tower and trainer station that add expediency.

The exclusive components of the RS1 Xtreme have been used to create this latest version in simulators that also has an added top-of-the-line 3-axis motion actuator system. This allows acceleration at up to 2Gs and stimulates vibrations in synchronization with the on-screen action. The biggest strength of this simulator is the new proprietary patent Immersion Screen design and technology that allows the racers a true 180 degree field of vision. Also, there are the multiple high-output shakers that increase the realism by generating vibrations.

Being software independent, the new Rs1 Xtreme M3 works well with a whole lot of software titles like iRacing, ACTC, ARCA Sim Racing, DIRT, GRID, Live For Speed, NFS Undercover, Nitro Stunt Racing and X-Motor Racing without having you worried about compatibility issue. At $29,395 you can well expect it to do all this and much more.

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Formula 1 passionates might be faced with a dilemma because of the incompatibility between they wallets and their favorite but expensive sport that actually driving a race car become just another wishful thinking. However, if you are still willing to spend though a little less than the price of a top-end race car, a Brazilian group called Armaroli Design has developed and designed a cool new F! simulator that pretty much does the trick.

They are calling it FA5 and have attached a price tag of $34,500 (we do realise it is big, but then so is the sport). The simulator has an ergonomic design as well as the latest in technology used in the new F1 cars. The makers have integrated LCD monitors that promise 44 inches of viewable area. A Logutech G25 wheel with pedals and force feedback get you the rea; feel.

It also has an Armaroli Computer V12 with Motherboard Gigabyte GA-M650SLI-DS4 as well as two video boards. Other technical details include NVidia GForce 86000GT and Inter Core 2 Duo E8500 that ensure you do not miss out on any trick or tactic used by the racers on the track. On top of all this, the FA5 simulator has a built-in Logitech Z4 sound system, G5 mouse and G15 keyboard to give you the ultimate thrill of F1.

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Paris Hilton is all set to conquer the hearts of gaming fans in India. Reliance Mobile has just got together with game developer Gameloft of France to  create a special Paris Hilton game for its subscribers. The hotel heiress who is a big rage the world over is not really a big celeb in India, but looks like as if things will change once this venture goes on board.

The concept mobile game will let you take a rare peek inside the star studded world that Paris Hilton is known to live in. They are planning to call it Paris Hilton’s Diamond Quest and it will involve urging the player to hop aboard the celeb’s private jet and travel to the hottest cities across the world trying to find the rarest of precious stones.

Again, the first launch game will come with a lot of razzmatazz like many photos of Paris in her stunning jewelry and sexy outfits. By the way, you can also see snaps of her pooch Tinkerbell. Insiders reveal that the game’s ready and waiting for a grand launch. We have no doubts about the success of this gaming adventure.

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The already popular game diva Lara Croft got a chance to up her popularity thanls to real life diva Angelina Jolie who played the character and it legendary. Well, that is some old news. The reason why we are ruffling your memory cells is because a customised Lara Croft XBOX gaming console is up for sale now.

No doubt, the thingy is a dazzling one owing to over 43,000 crystals that were used to embellish the exterior of the console all over. Lara Croft also gets her face featured in the design pattern and she looks far from Angelina thought that would not really be a matter of concern to gaming nerds.

The Tomb Raider XBOX is authentic as it has approval from the official marketing group in Germany. The cost is expectantly high at $11K which is price justified for a limited edition collection.

Via gizmodiva

Gaming is more than just a fun hobby; it is a lucrative business and a way of life for a lot of people. Perhaps, that is why gaming paraphernalia has found its way into a lot of other fields and is being used in some very interesting ways.

Nintendo has made a big name for itself in the gaming world and most gamers swear by the therapeutic effects of playing away on a Nintendo gaming set. Your boss might not like it if you decide to play a video game during your office hours but you can still show off what a big fan you are even while remaining professional. The NES Controller Type Case needs no explanation. This product by Banpresto has two separate sections for your business cards and those you receive from others.

Mimicking the style of the old NES controller, the card case will bring back memories from long ago when things were much simpler and controllers had the famed AB buttons. The card case costs 2,900 yen and will make you the most popular at boring board meetings.

Via: AkihabaraNews