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October 16, 2006 11:15 AM PDT

No, it's not a Halloween mask

by Mike Yamamoto
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Toshiba's gaming helmet

Upon first glance at this photo on Engadget, we thought it was the result of some horrible accident. Or maybe a Photoshop prank. Either way, it's worth the price of admission.

The U.K.'s Daily Mail reports that this new device from Toshiba "enables the wearer to experience a full 360-degree view on a 40-centimeter dome-shaped screen." It does not explain, however, how to keep your skull from imploding inside this frightening thing.

(Photo: Associated Newspapers)

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If the helmet contains an internal domed screen ..
by whineyboomer October 17, 2006 9:44 AM PDT
... why is the model shown sitting in front of a display?
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BWAHAHAHAHAHA
by cyborgen October 17, 2006 10:41 AM PDT
A new episode of SPACEBALLS ROFL

.... where is Rick Moranis :)
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You're joking, right?
by jonathan_a October 17, 2006 11:01 AM PDT
The fact they used a kid for the ad hopefully means 1 thing: This Darth Vader helmet is light!!! The first thing that came across my mind when I saw the image was: "How could you play with that thing over your head without getting neck cramps?" Then I realized it was a kid, and it has to be lightweight. One way or another, it may look frightening, but if this will give us the best Virtual Reality feel, then I definatly want one.
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Hmmmmm...boy,
by thespiate October 25, 2006 10:13 AM PDT
The force is strong in this one...Luke, search your feelings... your head is somewhere in there..
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IMHO....itīs a faaake
by ftarnogol March 1, 2007 8:57 PM PST
to me is just a good olī CRT TV witha photoshop extruded screen placed on top
of a girl....and whats the flat TV for anyway?
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