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Razer Hydra: Super-precise motion controllers make it to PC, Portal 2 support

devious742 · 2011-01-09 07:02:08

According to Joystiq's extensive report from CES, a new PC motion controller from Razer, the Hydra, will get its own version of Portal 2. The device will apparently be bundled with a special version of Portal 2 which will specifically support the Razer. Joystiq say: 'That Portal 2 bundle will include a special version of the game, that includes not only native support for the Hydra controllers, but new maps and puzzle mechanics built exclusively for Hydra.' The device should, it seems, be released around April, the same time as Portal 2, for less than $100. I've posted a shakycam demo of Portal 2 being played with the device below.'During our hands-off tour of the still-prototype hardware, we were consistently impressed with the controller's accuracy. Imagine dual-wielding two PlayStation Move controllers except – in place of the relatively cumbersome process of requiring a PlayStation Eye to track a glowing sphere to position the controllers in 3D space – the Hydra uses a small base station that creates an electromagnetic field with a radius of about six feet. That's it. That base station serves double duty as a stand to rest the presently wired controllers on. Worry not, wire-haters, a wireless model is in the works but, much like Razer's other hardware, it's going to perfect the technology with a wired release first before chasing the wireless solution.'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnF5q4NmVLsRPS

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deactivated-5ec2b2cb7a41e

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#51 deactivated-5ec2b2cb7a41e

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Just imagine playing L4D with this and meleeing your monitor of your desk.
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#52 markop2003

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i thought pc gamers hated motion
dontshackzmii

Most that i've come across do... i can't see this being commercially viable

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#53 skrat_01

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All aboard the bandwagon. I'll be right thanks, if I want a novelty item I'd spend the extra money on an awesome flightstick.

i thought pc gamers hated motion
dontshackzmii

The mouse is a motion controller.

14 years ago

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#54 arto1223

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Well... If it is bundled with Portal 2, and is under $100, I'll get it. Exclusive levels and a game that would actually use the motion crap well... count me in. My current mouse and keyboard are Razer and I love them, I guess I'll add that to my collection.

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#55 hypoty

Member since 2009 • 2825 Posts

It looks fun and more control options are always a good thing, gonna stick with my mouse though.

14 years ago