What is the XRGameKit?

The XRGameKit turns your stationary bike into an interactive exercise bike.  Use your bike to interact with PC games or explore virtual environments. (Patents Pending)

 

Using the XRGameKit to Explore 'Fuel'

 

 

Works with 100's of Games

It wirelessly connects your bike to your PC and interacts with 100's of PC Games. The games are sold separately.

• Hundreds of First person Shooters.

• Hundreds of MMORP Games like World of Warcraft

• Dozens of Driving and Racing Games like Need For Speed Carbon, Dirt, Fuel, and Formula 1.

• NetAthlon2 Cycle Racing Simulator.

• And 100's of other PC Games.

 

 

Some Virtual Environments you can Explore

You don't have to be a gamer to enjoy the XRGameKit. The following software programs provide virtual environments that you can explore using the XRGameKit.

 

 

Netathlon2 Cycling Simulator ($109.95)

Great for cycling enthusiasts.

• Pedal forward to go forward.

• The faster you pedal, the faster you go.

• Steer by tilting your head to the left or right.

• The more you tilt the sharper the turn.

NetAthlon Website

 

 

 

Fuel Driving Game (Under $20)

This incredible program has stunning graphics and over 100,000 miles of roads and trails to explore. The video below shows how realistic the virtual environment is. This is our favorite program!

 

• Pedal forward to go forward.

• Pedal backward to brake and go backward.

• The faster you pedal, the faster you go.

• Steer by tilting your head to the left or right.

• The more you tilt the sharper the turn.

Fuel Website.

 

 

 

Google Earth Flight Simulator (Free)

Fly anywhere in the world.

• Pedal to power the engines and move the plane.

• The faster you pedal, the faster you go.

• Control the plane direction with your head.

• Left and right tilt control the Roll of the plane.

• The more you tilt the sharper the turn.

• Forward and backward tilt control the pitch of the plane.

(Ignore the mouse instructions in the video. You don't need the mouse when using the XRGameKit.)

Google Earth Website.

 

 

 

Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Under $40)

Much more than the free Google Earth flight simulator but requires a decent graphics card.

• Pedal to power the engines and move the plane.

• The faster you pedal, the faster you go.

• Control the plane direction with your head.

• Left and right tilt control the Roll of the plane.

• The more you tilt the sharper the turn.

• Forward and backward tilt control the pitch of the plane.

Microsoft Flight Simulator Website

 

 

Second Life Virtual World (Free)

Choose your avatar and explore many large virtual environments on foot.

• Pedal forward to go forward.

• Pedal backward to go backward.

• Pedal fast to run.

• Steer by tilting your head to the left or right.

• The more you tilt the sharper the turn.

SecondLife Website

 

 

How Does the XRGameKit Work?

The PC Interface receives signals from the Bike Pod and Steering Pod through a wireless connection. In response to these signals it generates any of the following inputs to your computer.

• Keyboard key presses,

• Mouse button presses,

• Mouse motion,

• Game controller button presses,

• Game controller joystick movement.

You use the XRGameKit software to assign your pedal motion and head tilt to the any responses listed above.

 

Works with other Exercise Equipment.

The XRGameKit works with

• Stationary Exercise Bikes (upright and recumbent),

• Mini Exercise Bikes (pedal exercisers) like the MagneTrainer,

• Bicycles (trainer stand required).

 

At the end of Beta testing the XRGameKit will also work with,

• Elliptical Trainers,

• Treadmills (Steering Pod required)

Easy to install

The Bike Pod clips onto your pedal arm and wirelessly transmits your pedal speed and direction to the PC Interface.

 

The Steering Pod clips on to a baseball cap (provided) and wirelessly transmits your head position to the PC Interface.

 

The PC Interface plugs into your PC and interacts with hundreds of PC games.

 

Requirements

The XRGameKit works with the

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

• Windows 7

It will likely work on MAC and Linux operating systems, however you would need to configure the device on a Windows operating system.

 

Purchase

The XRGameKit will sell for $249 in September 2010 at GameCycles.com.

 

The XRGameKit is in the final phase of beta testing.

Sorry, but beta testing is full.

 

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