blog.wired.com - 9/12/2008
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Novint Falcon With Pistol Grip Attachment
Behold, the Novint Falcon. This menacing orb has taken upon the lofty task to replace the mouse as the PC gamer's preferred implement of destruction, letting you feel, lift, push and grope every bit of the action. It sits on your desk and ...
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Novint Falcon Controller with Gun Attachment Reviewed (Verdict: Awesome) [Novint Falcon]
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... to their 3D Haptic Joystick—but the update has yet to hit the market. Nonetheless, Wired got a chance to play a few FPS games with the add-on and were blown away by the level of feedback and control, saying that it completely changes the experience. Targeting was precise, and each gun used in the game takes on a different recoil intensity—which can sometimes be violent when dealing with high caliber weapons. There is also a steep learning curve with the haptic controls. ...
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