‘Qmotions Xboard’
[PS2] [USA] [MAGAZINE] [2008]
From the time the first steering wheel controller was hooked to a computer, the future of video game controllers grew exponentially larger. Whatever the game being played, there was bound to be something that could be manufactured that would enhance the realism of the experience. Qmotions is a company devoted to creating new kinds of interactive experiences that combine real-world physicality with the immersive virtual environments found in computer and console video games and at last month’s American International Toy Fair 2006 it rolled out several new such interfaces, most notably its Xboard (for surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and windsurfing video games), and Qmotions-Fun Fitness, a new device that converts recumbent bikes into video game machines, offering a compelling way to get fit and play games at the same time. There’s also a golf and a baseball controller, offering a diverse range of indoor fun for otherwise outdoor activities.
"With Qmotions-XBoard and Qmotions-Fun Fitness, we are expanding the reach of the video game industry through innovative combinations of great games and fitness in one fun and seamless encounter," said Amro Albanna, founder and CEO, Qmotions, Inc. ~Mike Hanlon, New Atlas (’A new breed of computer human interface for sports video game fans’; 03/22/2006)
Source: Play, May 2008 || Internet Archive; Sketch the Cow
