New Gear That Will Make Your Game Seats Feel Like a Rollercoaster
Last year’s PlayStation 5 gave console fans a way to literally feel the action, thanks to its nifty haptic‑feedback system. Big question: will the PC and Xbox camps catch up?
Enter Razer’s Project Brooklyn
At CES 2021, Razer dropped a game‑changing teaser: the Project Brooklyn gaming chair. It’s not just a seat—it’s a full‑body experience, transmitting that same tactile thrill you’re used to on the‑PS5.
What It Can Do
- Vibrate when you pull a bowstring on a shooter
- Feel the crunch of a hard landing in a racing game
- Bring the suspense of a tense look‑off into your living room
In short, it turns your sofa into an actual adventure playground—just because you can.
Meet the Future of Gaming: Project Brooklyn
Picture this: a chair that’s a fortress of fun, wrapped in carbon fibre and bathed in RGB glow. It’s not just a seat—it’s a whole gaming ecosystem let’s dive into the juicy details.
The Ultimate Play Station
- Panoramic 60‑inch Display: Thumb‑toss the main screen from the seat, and you’ve got a 360° visual feast up front.
- Haptic Feedback: Every jump, splash, or landing feels real thanks to Razer’s brand‑new HyperSense tech.
- 4‑D Armrests: These smart supports stretch into interchangeable tables, ready for any gaming setup—mouse‑and‑keyboard or console—at the drop of a hat.
Inspiration & Design
The concept stems from Razer’s CES 2019 audio‑haptic prototype, now upgraded with HyperSense vibration modules that translate in‑game events into tangible sensations—think the thrill of diving into water or the dust‑crunch of landing on a platform.
And if you missed the Razer Iskur, the Project Brooklyn incorporates those sleek, comfortable cushions and a leather‑stitched backrest for when you’re just lounging with an epic game.
Smart Meets Stylish
- Cable Routing: Encourages a tidy, game‑room‑like vibe.
- Modular 4‑D Armrests: Hide them away as compact tables and switch surfaces on the fly—easy S‑witch from PC to console.
All in all, Project Brooklyn is not just a chair; it’s a halo of immersion that turns ordinary gaming sessions into a multidimensional adventure. Get ready to feel every beat, every splash, and every victory—naturally.
Razer Takes Gaming Chairs to the Lights‑Up Extreme
In a move that feels like surprise had officially taken a hiatus, Razer has decided to glow the external seat cushions of their latest headset‑inspired chair. Think of a 16.8‑million‑colour riot bathing your gaming rig, plus >150 game titles ready to drool over your spot.
What’s the Big Deal?
Retro lamp vibes? Nay. Razer’s idea is to give you a hover board of LEDs that responds to in‑game music, emotional cues, or simply your mood. Picture a chair that turns from a sea‑green snorkel to a stormy orange blaze whenever you hit a boss. It’s the kind of UI‑chain that we didn’t know we needed.
Instrumentation and Trials
All new tech starts at a hand‑shake. Razer is hiring esports pros and stream‑gurus as fans of “real‑world testing.” These influencers will sit, press, pull and v-shoot the chairs—saying, “Is this comfy, or is it painful?”, “Does it look slick when I stream?”, “Can I rage‑quit from an ergonomic dilemma?” Their feedback will inform the final design, like a crash‑test for comfort.
What They’ve Got (So Far)
- RGB tubing along the side seams – over 16 million hues!
- Game‑integrated displays: PUBG, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, CS:GO, and Apex Legends to name a few.
- Suggested power controls: manual dimming, “Auto‑game” light sync, and “Sunday‑mood” drift mode.
Will It Work?
Given that the technology is still in beta‑phase, it could be a handful of crazy experiments, or it could be the next ‘must‑have’ for serious gamers. Think of it as launching a rocket in a space suit that also has a neon sign on the side. It may feel like an extra layer on the porch but that extra layer is usually the most exciting.
Time to Shovel Into New Waters
Who knows if the chair will fly off the shelves or just hang around. The answer is practice, launch, fail, then fix – that’s Razer’s game plan. They’m convinced that if they get the right feels, the beating industrial sector will crowd the floor.
Bottom Line?
Razer has turned a gaming chair into a luminescent, light‑syncing, influencer‑approved canvas ready to feel cool and absolutely—probably—unnecessary. When will the tech actually hit the market? Only time will slam the chest folder.
This article was originally published on Geek Culture, found under the PC Gaming Hardware category.
