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Razer brought us the concept of a gaming chair with haptic feedback using the same technology for VR controllers during CES 2022. And now Cooler Master is trying to bring us that same concept into reality.
Cooler Master has unveiled the Synk X, a gaming chair that will provide “real-time tactile experiences” by converting low-latency sound waves into vibrations that create the effect of haptic feedback.
The seat reclines 135 degrees, has seven modes of ARGB lighting, and is Bluetooth compatible. There is also a built-in controller that allows you to control these various functions.
So far we don’t have a release date for Synk X, but there should be more information about the chair soon. And if it lives up to the hype, we could be looking at one of the best gaming chairs out there.
Could haptic gaming chairs be the future?
Haptic VR feedback is already a marvel of gaming technology, capable of delivering different sensations to a player by simply changing the vibration feedback to match what you “should” feel during the game. It is used with the Sense Glove and controllers in conjunction with high effect VR devices.
So it seems logical that the next step would be to pair that same technology with a device that has constant contact with your body. For example, a racing game could use it to simulate the bumps and acceleration of a racing seat, or even a car accident. And plenty of other genres could use it to a similar effect.
Between Cooler Master and Razer, it would be incredible to see the impact haptic feedback chairs can have on gaming.