Play Golf with the Champs
Mon Jan 7, 2008 4:11PM EST
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Fore! Anyone who's ever wanted to play along with the greats should not miss Golf Launchpad Tour's debut at Yahoo!'s Last Gadget Standing here at CES 2008. They don't get more realistic than this golf simulation from Electric~Spin. Not only does it let you play a realistic 18 holes at your favorite course, it allows you to play along with your favorite pro golfers, too. And you can do it right from your own home with—get this—your very own clubs. That's sure to improve your handicap!
The kit contains a USB plug-in golf mat with a golf ball tethered to it. You simply hold your club over the mat, wait for the green light, and take your swing. The game offers realistic feedback that lets you feel the results of your swing thanks to a fast processor and a "real physics"-based interface. But the big news is the addition of a technology from NDS called XTV that allows for new 3D virtual interactive experiences.
The combination of Electric~Spin's ultrarealistic golf simulation technology and NDS's XTV Ready interactive TV technology is about to create a virtual golf experience like no other. While watching a PGA tour event on television, viewers can use the Golf Launchpad/XTV Experience to virtually play and compete with their own clubs, on the same course, at the same time—and all from the comfort of their own home. XTV Ready experience works with the PlayStation 3 and a number of set-top boxes. It's available this spring for $199.
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2 Posted by rayradvillas on Tue Jan 8, 2008 4:47PM EST Report Abuse
NOT ENOUGH INFO ABOUT ACCURACY OF BALL FILGHT /DISTANCE HOOK/SLICE AND SUCH
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3 Posted by binduchs on Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:48AM EST Report Abuse
They've said they improved it a lot so I'm curious :o) Could be real fun - better than the big projector-simulators
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4 Posted by jcander on Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:20PM EST Report Abuse
Next year - Virtual sex with your favorite celebrity...
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5 Posted by myamagiwa on Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:02PM EST Report Abuse
Great, now I can get mad and throw my club through the 50"plasma.
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1 Posted by jaboots98 on Mon Jan 7, 2008 5:03PM EST Report Abuse
I've had two of their previous versions and they were terrible! Don't get me wrong though, it was a lot of fun while it worked. I had the version that hooked up to a PS2 and I loved being able to play Tiger Woods on it, but the unit itself broke twice! The first unit lasted 14 holes, but the unit's golf ball and swing bar broke off. The second one lasted about 11 holes, the sensors went bad on that one. I'm not a hack either, I'm about a 7 handicap and didn't even really hit it too hard. It was great fun while it was working and a wonderful idea, but needs more sturdy components. Hope they improved it, because if they did, I'd by it again in a second!