Cooler Master Synk X is a Gaming Chair With Corss-Platform Haptics
Cooler Master, the makers of our favorite components (opens in new tab) and peripherals (opens in new tab)announced a gaming chair with more electronics than regular furniture. The Synk X chair looks like a giant subwoofer that supports the back, but according to the announcement, it “converts sound waves into vibrations” to provide a “real-time tactile experience.”
The Haptic Seat looks just like any other office or gaming chair, but is slightly bulkier than a regular seating area, and has a partial two-level retractable legrest, as well as an extra tactile experience. can also accommodate There’s also a control panel with vibration level and headphone volume controls, and a battery status light, built into the side of the frame behind the armrests, accessible but not easily visible.
There’s also an AUX input socket there, allowing you to connect the chair to wired audio equipment as well as Bluetooth, or what appears to be a 5.8G system used for wireless guitar connectivity. A range of inputs means that the chair is cross-platform.So if you’re in the habit of not only lying down on your RGB-equipped gaming desk, but also sitting in front of your TV or listening to music in your gaming chair (opens in new tab)it wobbles you as effectively as it does while playing call of duty Also stardew valley.
The battery status light highlights another potential issue. This is a chair that needs charging. Cooler Master claims he has eight hours of battery life in continuous use, but he gets four hours when using the “thumping bass effect.” And if you paid for an expensive chair designed to do this, why not?It takes him 6 hours to charge the chair. In the meantime, you should move the five roller feet to the nearest power outlet.
According to Cooler Master, the chair can vibrate a 300 lb (135 kg) person at an angle of 135 degrees. The steel and wood frame is covered with high-density memory foam, allowing you to use black and gray breathable fabrics instead of chintz or fancy taffeta. Sync X doesn’t have an official (or soft) release date or price yet, but you can sign up for release notifications on the product page (opens in new tab).