Whether you enjoy Minecraft, Call of Duty, Uncharted or Gears of War, it’s a safe bet that you enjoy gaming to some degree. That’s because over 1.2 billion people play games worldwide, making it likely that you fall in that pool.
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Games are cool, but the technology behind them is even cooler. The industry has come an incredibly long way this decade alone, and it’s exciting to see what the future holds.
So, whether you’re a tech-head or not, some of the following gadgets are likely to get you stoked. Let’s take a look at 7 of the coolest gaming technologies of the past, present and future…
- Control VR
Virtual reality is now more popular than ever, but something that’s been missing is full-body tracking. Thanks to Control VR, it’s not missing anymore!
This system uses sensors placed on our fingers, hands, chest and forearms to track movements accurately. These are then relayed to the game, creating the illusion of reality.
- Xbox Illumiroom
Currently in the development stage, Illumiroom is, basically, a TV screen for your entire room. It’ll project images of the game you’re playing onto the walls around you, creating a truly immersive environment.
- Server hosting
Back in the early days of multiplayer games, you’d be stuck on a public server without much hope. Flash-forward to now and that’s a thing of the past. Online games of all shapes and sizes can be played on private servers, improving speeds and reducing failures.
Everything from cheap Minecraft server hosting to cheap Call of Duty server hosting is commonplace in 2016. It’s incredible to see how much online multiplayer has evolved, and if you love to game online then private servers are worth a look.
- Razer Nostromo
We’ve all struggles to type in letters with a gaming controller before. It’s a real pain. Luckily, the Nostromo fixes that issue, offering a directional gamepad with 16 programmable keys.
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The best thing about this? It’s tiny. It’s not like you need to lug around a gigantic keyboard. The best tech is small and streamlined, and this fits that bill.
- PlayStation VR
Sure, Oculus and HTC are bringing out their own versions, but PlayStation VR is the most exciting of the bunch. It’s tied to Sony’s dominant current-gen console, the PS4, and it’s crazy to see just what this tech can accomplish.
It’s exciting because before, virtual reality was restricted to high end PC rigs, with console gamers left behind. Not anymore! Now you can dodge shark attacks and play Minecraft without paying for an expensive computer. Well, when it releases this October, anyway.
- Just Dance Now
Hardcore gamers often shun popular dancing franchises, but they’re popular for a reason. Just Dance Now is the first in the series to be built for mobile users. By combining cloud gaming with mobile tech, you can have users from the world over dancing simultaneously.
- PlayStation Neo
Still not announced, but rumored, PlayStation Neo is a console upgrade unlike anything we’ve seen before. Surely influenced by the needs of the PSVR, Neo is an upgraded PS4 that runs quicker and looks better.
But why is it important? Well, it’s because we usually have to wait a few more years for the next console iteration. We sometimes get a slim version midway through the life cycle, but the Neo isn’t slim – it’s better. It’s like a PS5, and for it to release so soon is exciting.
