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Tech fans confused by new gaming equipment that allows you to ‘smell’ games in real-time
A new piece of technology has confused avid gaming fans as they wonder why theyd want their bedrooms to smell like a warzone.�
The gaming industry has changed massively since the infanthood of consoles. Now gamers can kit out their entire room with the latest pieces of tech to enhance gameplay, streamline efficiency, and make the experience far more comfortable. And now they can smell their games too?
Bring the battle to your room
The new tech, called GameScent, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to release a scent that relates to the type of game youre playing. For instance, thanks to its patent-pending adaptor, the unit would release rain during a storm scene, or gunfire smells during Call of Duty.�
The add-on uses swappable cartridges and also removes scents via a clean air neutralizer to keep your room smelling fresh post-gaming session.�
The device can plug into HDMI or a 3.5mm audio jack and can be used by PCs, consoles, and VR headsets. Its currently priced at $149.99 (usually $179.99) on Amazon.
“Studies have shown that the sense of smell imprints in long-term memory more strongly than anything else,” GameScent President Casey Bunce wrote in a press release. “With GameScent, we’re hoping to elevate gamers’ experiences to be more exciting and memorable than they ever have been before.”
Currently, the base product comes with scents including gunfire, explosion, racing, clean air, storm, and forest. DLC scents are also said to include Napalm, Human Exertion, Ocean, and Golf Course.�
Gaming fans are confused by the smell premise
Though the new piece of technology is undoubtedly exciting, many have been left wondering who would want their bedroom smelling like sweat or a warzone.
One person said: So if you get gassed in a video game cutscene, whats gonna happen?
What the f**k are we leading to, another suggested, as a third said, Cant wait to smell any boss in Elden Ring.
