Scent Sciences has released ScentScape(R) a digital scent delivery machine that connects to a user's home PC or gaming console to deliver smells relevant to the action. Scents include pine forest, ocean, flowers and smoke. The scent is delivered via 20 different scent cartridges, which are included with the unit, and the company says that the cartridges last 200 hours or more, depending on usage. The idea is to more completely immerse the player in the game and enriching the gaming experience. Units retail for $69.99.
In addition, the company sells the ScentEditor(R), which allows you to custom choose scents to your home movie viewing. The focus is on nostalgic scents, such as roasting turkey, freshly mowed grass and birthday cake to evoke viewers' memories. All devices are plug and play.
Just imagine, with surround sound, 3D and smell, your home entertainment is only missing the sensation of touching the people and characters on the screen. But, with some of the violent games, that just might be a good thing.
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