shed those excess pounds...

**Beanz** · 03-11-2004, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by everthingusb.com

Your level 42 mage can walk across continents to complete a quest no problem, but you can barely get up for a soda? You may be in need of the FPGamerunner, a USB treadmill that works with any FPS game as shown in this video.

Movement is accomplished by walking, and by holding buttons while walking you can also strafe and backtrack. Turn the handlebars for horizontal mouselook, and twist the throttle grip for vertical. To activate an item or fire your weapon, there are dedicated buttons and triggers at your fingertips. When you’re done playing, the unit can be folded up for convenient storage as well.

Sound crazy? Tell that to the gamers who play Dance Dance Revolution and Nintendo Track and Field.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fpgamerunner.com

Features

# Literally plug and play through USB. Customize your button configuration for your favorite games however you like.

# Constructed from half-inch billet aluminum to ensure that it will stand up to rigorous play.

# Treadmill belt is user-propelled and weighted to allow for a nice smooth walking motion.

# Hardcoded back/strafe buttons for directing walking movement for maximal maneuverability.

# Intuitive design keeps movements natural and the learning curve small. Anyone can learn to use the GameRunner.
# The twist-grip "throttle" allows for vertical aim, a definite gameplay requirement in today's highly involved FPS games.

# Quickly and conveniently folds up when not in use. No need to worry about cluttering your room.

# Incorporating physical movement into gameplay makes for supremely surreal multiplayer competition.

# Interfaces with your PC using the standard keyboard/mouse protocol and drivers to replace keyboard/mouse play.

http://www.fpgamerunner.com/index.html
http://fpgamerunner.com/files/fpgr_cz_dsl.mov

**Betty_Swallocks** · 03-11-2004, 08:16 PM

That looks cool. I wonder if it comes with the FO big screen. It'd be a bit pants with a 17" TFT the big horse.

Teddy · 03-11-2004, 08:43 PM

whoa that a big no no

exercise and computer games should never be mixed ;D

Sin_Chase · 03-11-2004, 11:00 PM

I reckon it would be fun ... only for fun though.

No way you could seriosly play with a controller input handicap like that though.

MaddAussie · 04-11-2004, 01:50 AM

I'd be fooked, walking ok but running not after my hip replacement, need more phisio

Boff · 04-11-2004, 08:00 AM

Doom3 big no no.

But something BIG!!!

Like Outcast, my god, you spent for...ever running round 'those' maps.

Losty · 04-11-2004, 08:33 AM

I could not imagine strafe-jumping with that. Gosh, the thought of trying to keep up pace in a 20minute game using that contraption actually makes me tired. Would be loads of fun for something like GTA or a single-player fps though!

Colio · 04-11-2004, 10:44 AM

shed those excess pounds...

yeah send me a cheque instead.

Raspy · 05-11-2004, 12:29 AM

I'm a fat and ill c**t so I think I'll stick to my mouse and keyboard thanks.

To quote myself from a previous post.

Losty · 05-11-2004, 03:00 AM

hah

03-11-2004, 08:16 PM	#2
Betty_Swallocks Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,046 Xbox Live Leaderboard: 28^th	That looks cool. I wonder if it comes with the FO big screen. It'd be a bit pants with a 17" TFT the big horse. __________________ We know that many people are finding the going tough atm. We may be able to help. If you, or anyone you know, would be interested in an honest way of making some extra money in your spare time send me a pm and we’ll chat. Or check out my web site The opinions expressed in this post are purely my own and are nothing to do with "GameOn Networking Ltd" unless otherwise stated.

03-11-2004, 08:43 PM	#3
Teddy Combine Soldier Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In the General Lee - Yeeeeee Haaaaaaa Posts: 7,827	whoa that a big no no exercise and computer games should never be mixed ;D __________________ --------------------------------------------- GameOn Staff -- LAN Head Admin -- --------------------------------------------- DJRobJones.Com - everything prog - email info@djrobjones.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The opinions expressed in this post are purely that of my own unless stated otherwise. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

03-11-2004, 11:00 PM	#4
Sin_Chase Vortigaunt Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Jersey C.I Posts: 3,891	I reckon it would be fun ... only for fun though. No way you could seriosly play with a controller input handicap like that though. __________________

04-11-2004, 08:00 AM	#6
Boff Bullsquid Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SKELLEFTEÅ, living in Sin with sambo and kid since dec'08 (and loving it) Posts: 4,648	Doom3 big no no. But something BIG!!! Like Outcast, my god, you spent for...ever running round 'those' maps. __________________

04-11-2004, 10:44 AM	#8
Colio Garg Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Pimpin in da hood Posts: 13,559	shed those excess pounds... yeah send me a cheque instead. __________________ Olly Seal of Approval The opinions expressed in this post are purely that of my own and nothing to do with "GameOn Networking Ltd" unless otherwise stated.

04-11-2004, 01:50 AM	#5
MaddAussie Antlion Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,723 Xbox Live Leaderboard: 9^th	I'd be fooked, walking ok but running not after my hip replacement, need more phisio

04-11-2004, 08:33 AM	#7
Losty Human Grunt Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,544	I could not imagine strafe-jumping with that. Gosh, the thought of trying to keep up pace in a 20minute game using that contraption actually makes me tired. Would be loads of fun for something like GTA or a single-player fps though!

05-11-2004, 12:29 AM	#9
Raspy Human Grunt Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 2,006	I'm a fat and ill c**t so I think I'll stick to my mouse and keyboard thanks. To quote myself from a previous post. Attached Images __________________ Like a good vindaloo I just keep coming back and stinging your arse

05-11-2004, 03:00 AM	#10
Losty Human Grunt Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,544	hah

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