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Game with Your Feet: New Foot Keyboards Arrive!
3 Dec
Summary
- Varmilo launches foot-operated keyboards with Cherry MX switches.
- Models range from three to four buttons, with a 3D printed base.
- Previous foot controllers from MSI and SteLuLu faced market challenges.
Varmilo is set to release a novel range of "Foot Keyboards" designed for PC gaming, expanding the possibilities for player input. These devices feature Cherry MX Silent Black switches and come in models with three or four buttons, built upon a 3D-printed base. Priced at $50 for preorder, they aim to provide an alternative control method for gamers looking to maximize their gaming experience beyond the limitations of traditional controllers.
The foot keyboards support wired, Bluetooth, or 2.4GHz connections, boasting a 1000Hz polling rate and under 10ms response time, making them suitable for competitive play in genres like fighting games and first-person shooters. While not strictly accessibility devices, they may offer potential benefits for gamers with limited hand dexterity, echoing past innovations in foot-based gaming peripherals.
This move by Varmilo follows earlier ventures into foot controllers by companies like MSI with its Liberator and SteLuLu Technology's Stinky Footboard. These previous attempts, often launched via crowdfunding, highlight a persistent interest in alternative gaming inputs, though market reception and long-term support have varied, suggesting a challenging but intriguing niche for Varmilo's new offering.
