Is a rumbling gamepad too boring for you? Well then, prepare to get shocked for this new “shock” feedback in town.  Mindwire Introduced it’s new shock-delivered feedback system that delivers small amounts of electrical “shocks” in place of the conventional force feedback “rumbles”.  The V-5 as it is called, delivers muscle stimulating electrical shocks sent directly to the skin in place of force feedbacks.  So whenever your opponent in a fighting game punches your character, the V-5 has enough “ouch” factor but safe enough to stay alive – literally.

            The device works just like a muscle toning devices.  The device gives out short snaps of electricity directly to the skins through the adhesive pads that are put directly to the skin.  These snaps of electricity are based on the normal force feedback available now in popular games. Apart from the shock feedback in-game, the player can also opt to lower the shock level if it makes it difficult to even finish the game.   Now, getting hit by your opponent does not only nudge your controller, but it instead the player will feel electrical shocks on different parts of his or her body.

            The kit comes with the self-adhesive tapes that players stick on to themselves while playing their favourite games.  Compatibility in games are not yet fully implemented as to some games are still under “development”.  Mindwire has not confirmed that all force feedback games are compatible with their shocking device however, some games might work, but some might not.

As a word of precaution, if you plan on buying these for fun, don’t forget to review this diagram below for your safety. Cheers

BEWARE!!