NeuroSky, Emotiv Systems, and CyberLearning Technology are doing everything they can to sell the idea to game companies that brain wave technology can sell video games. CyberLearning has already been able to create a module for the PS2 and Xbox. They’re currently working on systems for the PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360.

The purpose of the technology is to read your brain waves. These brain waves are read when you are concentrating. Actions in the game happen when you are concentrating.

This is a form of treatment that has been used on children with extreme cases of Attention Deficit Disorder or Hyperactivity. These three companies are doing what they can to bring the technology to the mainstream.

The player would wear a contraption on their head that would detect brain waves. This device would attach either to the video game console, or to a module that would attach to the console.

According to these companies, game modification can be made to current games that would be affected by concentration. In a racing game, the car would move faster if the player was concentrating to the best of their ability.

All three companies are currently focusing on shooting games and sports offerings. If a player was more at ease while playing Tiger Woods Golf, that player would be more likely to sink a put.

If a player were to have Madden Football on their console, the quarterback would be more responsive if the player were more at ease. A receiver would be able to run faster if the player was not stressed.

For a shooting game, aim would become a major factor if a person were able to concentrate more. If a person were to become stressed, it would be more difficult to shoot at a target.

Currently, the price for this equipment is expensive. A module that connects to a PS2 will run about $600. Granted, if interest in this technology catches on, the price will decline.

Source: Associated Content