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Features / Comparison with Gaming Bikes

Superior Gaming Technology at a Fraction of the Price.

Interactive gaming bikes typically cost thousands of dollars. The XRGameKit has far superior game technology at a fraction of the price. The XRGameKit turns any exercise bike into the most powerful gaming bike available today.  The features are listed below. Details for each feature follows the list.

Interacts with more Games than any Gaming Bike

The XRGameKit works with hundreds, if not thousands of games.

The XRGameKit interacts with more games and game types than any gaming bike. See below for a list of game types.

 

Gaming bikes work with,

 

The XRGameKit works with,

Fastest Response time / Highest Resolution / Greatest Accuracy

The gaming bikes typically have one or two sensors that detect your pedal position. This means that you my have to pedal a full revolution before the bike even knows you're pedaling. This leads to slow response times. This works ok with driving games but not for anything else.

 

The XRGameKit continuously measures your pedal position 50 times per second to within 1 degree. This is like having 360 sensors on your bike.  The XRGameKit resolution is 180 to 360 times better than gaming bikes. Your pedal speed is calculated the instant you start pedaling and updated 50 times per second thereafter. When you stop pedaling the XRGameKit knows it instantly.   The result is very fast response time to changes in pedaling speed and direction. This enables it to be used with first person games and RPG games like World of Warcraft. Only the PCGamerBike (one of our other products) comes close to this.

Detects Forward AND Reverse Pedal Motion

Most game bikes can't tell if you are pedaling in the forward or in reverse direction. The XRGameKit continuously samples your pedal speed and direction. Pedaling in reverse can be used to make your game character go backwards. When playing games like World of Warcraft you can make your character change direction quickly.

Most Configurable / Customizable

Game bikes typically simulate a game controller. Your pedal speed is mapped to a single button on the controller. Most gaming bikes provide crude adjustability of the pedal speed to button press frequency/duration.

 

In contrast, the XRGameKit simulates a game controller, a keyboard and a mouse.

Your forward and reverse pedal motion motion can be independently mapped to,

There are many additional features for the advanced user.

 

Special Keyboard Feature: Your pedal speed and direction can be used to cause up to 30 different key presses. This is typically used to press the Sprint (or Run) key when you pedal faster or the Walk key when you don't pedal fast enough. It can be used to press the Turbo key with driving and racing games. Another application is to pause a movie when your pedal speed is too slow. With a little imagination one could probably come up with 100's of applications for this feature.

 

In spite of its flexibility, the XRGameKit is easy to configure. Configuring the XRGameKit can be as simple as loading the configuration file for the type of game that you are playing.

Hands-Free Precision Steering

The XRGameKit includes a Steering Pod that enables you to steer by tilting your head in the direction that you want to go. It precisely measures your left, right, forward and backwards head tilt angles. Head steering enables you to control your Avatars direction hands free. Head steering is natural. In the real world you tilt your head when you drive around corners.

It also frees your hands for other game features.

Exercise Progress Tracking for Multiple Users

The XRGameKit keeps track of your exercise progress. A log file is created for each day that you use the bike, whether you use it to play games or not.

 

The XRGameKit can individually log the exercise progress of any number of users.

One Kit Works with Several Devices

Use your XRGameKit with your

Switching from one device to another only takes a few seconds.

You Can Choose the Bike that Fits you Best

When you purchase a gaming bike. You don't get a choice on the quality or features of the bike.

 

With the XRGameKit, you can choose the bike that fits you best.

And when you upgrade or replace your worn out exercise equipment, just use the kit with your new equipment.

No Wires to Trip Over

The XRGameKit includes state-of-the art wireless technology. All three pods communicate with each other seamlessly. XRGameKits do not interfere with each other. Multiple kits can be used within in the same proximity.

Lower Cost Games

Games on the PC typically cost much less than the same game on the XBox360, the Wii or the PS3. The royalties from game sales are how game console manufacturers make their money.