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Forget the Wii, direct brain to video game control is the next wave. Seriously.

I’ve heard of this
technology but didn’t realize it was so close to being mass marketed. I’m not entirely sure I see the value. It would be a little creepy to see someone sitting in front of a TV staring intently, and not moving, with this thing on their head wouldn’t it? Plus I don’t really mind hand controls. I suppose one advantage would be you would have free hand for snacking or whatever. Probably snacking.

They claim it can read your mood. I could see creative game developers using that ability to make the game respond to your emotions. Which could be cool/creepy. This thing has a lot of potential, but marketing-wise they’re going to need to get past the creepy factor.

I bet a lot of people will be afraid of this thing. I bet a lot of parents will refuse to buy this for their kids. Of course that’s all paranoia, since it uses passive sensors it’s actually safer than a cell phone. But still, totally creepy. Imagine what advertisers could do with a thing like this…shudder.