Razer has decided to turn one of its concept products into something you can actually buy. The Freyja gaming cushion, designed for gaming or office chairs, uses haptic technology to produce vibrations from six individual panels, letting users feel what is happening in the game firsthand.
At CES in January, Razer showed off Project Esther as a concept device. It looked destined to join the long list of concepts the company never turned into real products, but nine months later, the renamed Razer Freyja is on sale for $299.99.
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At RazerCon, the Razer Freyja cushion was presented with multidirectional feedback powered by six Sensa HD haptic motors. Four of the motors sit in the back of the cushion, while the other two are in the seat. Users can also adjust the vibration intensity from 0% to 100% in the Razer Synapse software.
The cushion connects to devices over Bluetooth (for Android) or uses Razer's HyperSpeed wireless connection for PCs. It responds to the audio from the game, movie, or music being played and converts that sound into vibration.
Several current and upcoming games offer more finely tuned tactile feedback and custom effects thanks to Razer Sensa HD Haptics integration. These games include STALKER 2, Frostpunk 2, Hogwarts Legacy, World of Warships, Final Fantasy XVI, and many more.
Razer says the cushion has an advanced quick-disconnect system that protects against unwanted tugs or yanks, such as when you forget you are connected and push your chair too far from the computer. It is also designed to fit a wide range of chairs.
At RazerCon, Razer also announced a new accessory: the Kraken V4 Pro headset, which also features Razer Sensa HD haptic technology. The company suggests using it together with the cushion so that both your body and your head feel the physical feedback from games.
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The latest model in the Kraken line comes with HyperSpeed Wireless technology, connects over Bluetooth, USB, and a 3.5mm jack, and adds an OLED display and a range of high-end audio specs. This headset is not for gamers on a tight budget, with a price of up to $399.99.
Both the Freyja and the Kraken V4 Pro are available now, with shipping starting October 7.
The idea behind Freyja is not entirely new. The Gaming Arcadeo chair arrived back in 2020 with 10 built-in haptic zones. The Assassin's Creed Mirage haptic feedback vest is also one of many similar products released over the years.
Source: Techspot
