Credit: Virtuix/ Kickstarter
Full on virtual reality (including natural use of your feet) for video games. It's a Kickstarter project, fully funded to over $740,000 in only a few days. As of this writing, you can still get on board for $429.
Is it just an expensive toy? No. Sitting for long periods of time can be a threat to your health. There have been (rare) fatalities among gamers. Omni accepts inputs including turning, standing, walk, run, jump & crouch. Video games can stop being a threat to you health & become a fitness programme. Counts calories burned too.
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/06/10/immerse-yourself-in-gaming-and-exercise-with-the-omni/
Kickstarter page:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1944625487/omni-move-naturally-in-your-favorite-game
Video:
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