Razer Hydra motion-sensing game controller coming soon

What is it?

American gaming accessory maker Razer has unveiled an innovative PC motion-sensing game controller dubbed Razer Hydra. The new gaming controller will sport a set of incredible features. First of all, Razer Hydra will realize the possibility to utilize natural body motions to control video games in its perfect way. A gamer with the controller will feel as if he is doing something in real life while playing popular titles such as Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2 and World of Goo with Razer Hydra. The company produced the peripheral in association with Valve and Sixense.

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According to Razer, its Hydra PC motion-controller will be ultra faster, precise and highly performing. The accessory will come into the market exclusively bundled with Portal 2. The package will make use of Sixense MotionPack DLC to make motion sensing a reality. The controller will not need to have a strategic placement like Nintendo Wii to work with the PC video games. However, it should be kept in a 12-feet range with the computer.

Supported Games

Razer Hydra PC motion sensing game controller will work with 125 major PC titles, Razer said. The standalone Sixense-based magnetic joystick will work with leading titles in the gaming world, which comprise of Left 4 Dead 2 and World of Goo and so on. However, the device will land in the market bundled with Portal 2.

System Requirement

The PC on which the games are to be controlled with the Razer Hydra controller needs to have some basic requirements. The computer will sport a USB port and will run on any of Windows 7 / Windows Vista/ Windows XP operating system. A high-speed internet connection and a minimum of 35MB hard disk space are also required.

Packaging Contents

The Razer Hydra and Portal 2 package will consist of two motion-sensing controllers and a base station, Razer revealed on its Web site.

Product features

• Thumb-ergonomic analog stick for fluid control

• 4 Hyperesponse action buttons

• Rapid-fire trigger and bumper for faster in-game response

• Non-slip satin grip surface

• True six degree-of-freedom magnetic motion tracking

• Lightweight, anti-tangle braided cable

Price & Availability:

The video gaming peripheral and Portal 2 bundle will be available in the market for $139.99 in June this year. Its manufacturer’s site Razerzone will sell the device in North America, South America, Europe and many of Asian countries. Watch the video below to know more about the forthcoming PC gaming controller from Razer.

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Razer Hydra motion game controller