Razer announced that Razer has released the Freyja gaming cushion, a haptic cushion that can be attached to a gaming chair. The pillow costs $299.99 and is available for purchase now.
Freyja is an extension of the vibrations produced by game controllers – except instead of simply shaking your hands, it vibrates several panels placed behind and below you in response to events happening in the game.
The company says the cushion’s response comes from an “omni-directional haptic system powered by six advanced haptic motor actuators.” Connects via Bluetooth or Razer HyperSpeed wireless connection.
In most cases, these vibrations will simply be converted from the audio from whatever game you’re playing, music you’re listening to, or movie you’re watching. Razer lists Final Fantasy 16, Silent Hill 2 and Stalker 2 as games that integrate Razer Sensa HD technology for touch sensations.
Razer debuted the “Project Esther” version of the Freyja at CES, where it kicked The Verge’s Sean Hollister in the butt during the event. At the time, it wasn’t clear whether this would actually become a reality – but here it is.
The company also released the Kraken V4 Pro, a version of the new Kraken V4 headphones that has head-rattling haptics. Like the Pillow, the V4 Pro uses Razer HyperSpeed and Bluetooth, as well as USB or 3.5mm wired connections.
The V4 Pro comes with a small box called the OLED Control Center, which allows you to adjust vibration, select input, or adjust effects (the headphones have RGB LEDs, of course). The Razer V4 Pro costs $399.99 (or €449.99), and the first orders for it and the Freyja will ship from October 7, according to the product pages.
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