“Introducing the Next-Gen Gaming Revolution: A Full-Body Experience Inspired by the Legends of Wii and Kinect!”

Although full-body gaming systems such as the Wii have been rendered outdated by VR advancements, this hasn’t deterred the US startup Rebuff Reality from participating. The firm’s newly launched BodyLink gaming platform aims to take over where products like Kinect have left off.

Currently featured in a Kickstarter campaign, BodyLink is made up of merely two elements: a wireless handheld motion controller that offers haptic feedback, alongside a primary console connected to the user’s large-screen TV.

This console includes two cameras.

The first camera monitors the player’s body positioning in real-time at a frame rate of 90 fps, utilizing a wide-angle lens and infrared illumination, and it does so without necessitating the player to hold or wear any markers. Remarkably, it can track up to four individual players simultaneously.

The second camera records 4K video of the user while they play the game, enabling a full-body image of the individual to be overlayed onto a gameplay recording for sharing on social media. There is no requirement for a green screen or any other neutral background.

The handheld controller is utilized for in-game activities such as swinging tennis rackets or golf clubs, or firing weapons. Its joystick and buttons can also be employed for playing good old-fashioned retro couch games.

All data from the cameras and controller is processed instantly via an Android chipset, which includes an 8-core CPU and a 4-core GPU. Moreover, if the player is using a third-party VR headset, the BodyLink console will transmit gameplay from that headset to the TV, allowing others in the vicinity to see what’s unfolding.

Plans are in place for the system to come bundled with Rebuff Reality’s Dance Dash game preinstalled. The company indicates that a variety of additional titles are in development, all of which will be accessible via Google Play.

Should BodyLink successfully enter production, a pledge of US$149 will allow you to obtain a system for yourself. It is expected to be sold at a retail price of $299.

Further details can be found in the following video.

Sources: Kickstarter, Rebuff Reality