Conference rusure::nintendo

470.0. "Real Virtual Reality (RVR)" by DECSVC::CARBONE () Mon Jun 11 1990 14:06

    Taken from Vogon News Service 11-June 1990
    
    Virtual Reality - Game to be available by 1992 for less than $200.
    	{Continental[as in airlines] Profiles, Jun-90 P. 30}
    
    John, Anthony and Chris Gentile invented the power glove that's
    part of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Abrams/Gentile Entertainment
    Inc. (AGE), in New York plans to make its own version of virtual
    reality available at retail by 1992 - for less than $200.  Called
    RVR (for Real Virtual Reality), the system combines the glove with
    a head-mounted display set, which includes two LCD monitors, wide
    angle optics, and sophisticated head-tracking technology.  Translation?
    "Its like a big pair of sunglasses" says Chris.  "With our prototype,
    when you put on the glasses and the glove, you'll be sitting in
    the cockpit of a racing car.  When you lift your hand, you'll see
    a computer image of your hand.  You'll be able to reach out, grab
    the steering wheel, and start driving.  If you turn your head left,
    you'll see out the left window. If you hit the sunroof switch, the
    roof will open up.  Then, when you look up, you'll see helicopters
    attacking you."
                                                          
    
    
    Sounds interesting....wonder if we'll ever see it!!!
    
    	Mike