Smelly Consoles In The Future?

[AntiHeroUK]

At present, research into technology part-funded by the Ministry of Defence will allow computer simulations to release odours in to the air to teach recruits the importance of smells on the battlefield.

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[zak4994]

At present, research into technology part-funded by the Ministry of Defence will allow computer simulations to release odours in to the air to teach recruits the importance of smells on the battlefield.

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I can tell that this is going to be baaad.

 

[monkey7]

Great, now we can smell the puking and burning soldiers. No thanks I'll stick with graphics and sound.

 

[zak4994]

It might be good for simulation games, but for anything else it probably won't work.

 

[JN]

 

[zak4994]

*zak4994 is rof,lhao*

 

[PeterStoba]

This could be very good if it works properly. It's uses will be limited though

 

[llwyd]

Can see that giving hackers and virus writers a whole new incentive. Can see the headlines now, 'stink bomb virus brings UK to its knees'

 

[zak4994]

Can see that giving hackers and virus writers a whole new incentive. Can see the headlines now, 'stink bomb virus brings UK to its knees'

Touché.

 

[Bungral]

Perfect... Playing left 4 dead or resi evil and your room fills up with the smell of decay... Beautiful!

 

[zak4994]

I can only see this taking off when we actually are in one of those holographic/visual reality thingies where we are actually within the game. rofl!

 

[sammytomjohn]

it will be a case of "whats on the smelly tonight luv!!"

 

[Pat123]

I can see it working well in racing game and the like.. but i agree the stench of rotting flesh wouldnt go down to well

 

[daniSAUR]

Depending on how long you sit infront of the console playing it with no breaks - I'd have thought you'd get the "smell-effects" anyway.

 

[deathwish]

walking past burning electrical equiptment failing to notice your consoles on fire :freak:

 

[monkey7]

"that smoke is quite realistic, isn't it?" "errr... I'd look down if I were you"

 

[Direheart66]

Its just to add to the realism!... Virtual pain too! ... wait a second..

 

[zak4994]

Its just to add to the realism!... Virtual pain too! ... wait a second..

rofl!

You die in the game, you die in real life!

 

[monkey7]

Time to cut down on those shooters :X