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Massage Me Is the World's Most Awkward Video Game Controller

by Terrence O'Brien on January 26, 2010 at 07:45 AM

Massage ME Is the World's Most Most Awkward Video Game Controller
There is no shortage of strange and horrible video game controllers in this world. In the early days, there was the infamous Power Glove, and, since, there have controls that involve muscle twitches and streams of urine. Even seemingly mainstream controls like the Wii Balance Board are pretty ridiculous when you think about it. (Q: "How do I play this game?" A: "You stand on this very unstable platform and try not to bust your ass.")

Those gadgets, though, have nothing on Massage Me, which mixes equal parts video games, physical therapy, and foreplay into an awkward-looking vest. The controller, which looks like a prop from a sci-fi film, requires you to knead, press, and rub the back of a companion, translating such maneuvers to onscreen actions. According to Massage Me's Web site, "the best massages come from playing games that require the player to press a lot of buttons and combinations."


If you're eager to try it out, and have both the sewing and hacking chops required, instructions are available to make your own. We, however, will be sticking with our traditional gamepads, thank you very much. [From: Massage Me, via: Gizmodo]

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