VisionRacer D-Box VR3: Really notches up the simulation part of racing sims

Yes, many of us do have a closet fascination for those seemingly exclusive racing sims, where one requires almost the same gratifying skill level as a real time romp of speed driving. But with the strides of mass commercialization on many such sectors, the core personal level of user vehicle interaction has now been nigh thrown away out of the window. Of course, which serious gamer would want to be seated inside a loudly painted cubicle with some toytown steering wheel and a highfalutin armchair, while being surrounded by hundreds of people less than half his age?! Well, in such times of utter tediousness, comes the VisionRacer D-Box VR3, as the righteous yet advanced savior of the 'real' deal racing sims.

VisionRacer D-Box VR3

Gaming industry has shifted its ultimate focus to realism, as quite evident from the detailed games to interactive peripherals. Going along this wondrous progression, is the VisionRacer D-Box VR3. Touted to be designed by a bunch of race engineers and gamers, the intriguing design factor is what really baffles us. Basically, comprising of a sweet (and completely assembled) set up that combines both a gaming controller component along with an ergonomic chair; the conception allude to a complete gaming package required for us lazy aficionados.

Coming to the design factor, it is supposed to satisfy veterans of race simulations as well as perky new comers. Moving along this idea, the designers have decided for a user friendly chair mechanism that is claimed to be fully adjustable. This controllable set up in turn is mounted on precision crafted aluminum CNC cut motion pedestal. As for the realistic effects of boisterous revving and skidding swerves, the designers have incorporated D-Box motion actuators and a KAI Control, both of which can deftly simulate those outdoorsy maneuvering of your vehicle (along with bursts of adrenaline) through the adjustable platform. Turning over to the controller part, it grandiosely replicates all the paraphernalia of a mounted steering wheel, three pedals, and a shift lever for stick shift racing.

Now, many of you may inquire about the D-Box circuitry. Fundamentally, D-BOX Motion Code™ utilizes a series of specifically programmed motions effects, and hence the code is embedded in many of the newer games. In case of the VisionRacer VR3, these specially generated signals are transmitted to the controller's motion generating system, which in turns helps in mimicking the maneuvering and movements of the on-screen vehicle. These screen vehicular avatars correspond to almost all the types of racing sims available in the gaming market. As for the installation part, the users just have to download and install the D-Box and Logitech G27 drivers on their PC, and the whole set up is ready to go.

Finally, coming to the financial statement; now this is where the hefty pricing can nearly drown one's virtual racing lust in a hardcore gaming rig. Because the figure in the price tag will point to around a whopping £13,900, or about $21,695. So, if you are ready to take on that monetary slap across your face, the contraption promises a racing simulation experience you will never forget.

Source: ChipChick