CES 2025 is over, but the innovations presented at the fair are reverberating. The ball of the time we will present is the race simulator of NITRO CONCEPTSthe E-racer. At the event, the company presented a turbocharged version of its equipment, which promises to please Speed Fans gamers.
Race simulator developers are constantly looking for ways to make the experience more realistic, going beyond larger screens and higher resolutions. Although accessories, such as steering wheels and shifts, increase immersion, sometimes The small details make all the difference.
This is the case of the sensation of speed provided by Vibration of tires on the asphalt or wind hitting the facetypical of open cockpit cars. And this seems to be the inspiration behind Nitro Concepts’s latest innovation: Add directional ventilation to e-racer.
Nitro Concepts Simulator Differential
- The novelty presented by Nitro Concepts at CES 2025 Tin strategically positioned fans positioned next to the steering wheel To simulate airflow while the player drives;
- The system was designed to adjust wind intensity according to the speed of the virtual car on the screen, creating even more immersive experience;
- Initially, the experts of the magazine PC Gamer They became skeptical As for the effectiveness of small fans to simulate the sensation of speed;
- However, When testing the simulator on tracks, such as spa-francorchamps, located in Belgium, quickly changed their minds;
- Jacob Ridley, editor of the publication, said: “Something in my brain is very mistaken to believe that I am traveling at high speed when the ‘wind’ hits my face. ”
Role of the wind in immersion
The feeling of speed is one of the most commented aspects in running games. Elements such as field of view, motion blur, sound effects and camera vibration contribute to this perception. Now, The wind enters the equation as another tool to raise realism.
Although the wind is more realistic in open cockpit vehicles, such as the Formula 1the tests indicate that, Even in closed cockpit cars, the experience becomes more engaging.
In addition, according to the Techspotthe fans can offer other benefitshow to reduce the discomfort of virtual reality users (RV). Directional air flow can help the brain better process the perceived movement, relieving the disconnection that causes sickness.
In addition to the immersive factor, the fans also offer practical advantage: Keep the player cooler during long game sessions. After all, nobody wants to finish a racing marathon looking like it spent hours without bathing!
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Availability
For now, the details about the availability of the ventilation system They are still a mystery. However, other products from Nitro Concepts, such as the LED controller and the Haptic cushionsare now available on the company’s website for US $ 50 (R $ 303.32, in direct conversion) and US $ 1,000 (R $ 6.06 thousand)respectively.
When the ventilation system finally hit the market, it can be further enhanced with additional accessories, such as Gamescentautomatic atomizer of aromas that promises to bring smells of burnt rubber or exhaust to complete immersion.
With these innovations, Nitro Concepts is proving that the search for perfection in running simulators is just beginning – and that immersion is in the details. Either to simulate the adrenaline of an open cockpit or to provide more comfort during the game, The future of simulators promises increasingly engaging experiences.