A New Gaming Device and Interaction Method for a First-Person-Shooter

Abstract

This paper presents a new gaming device and interaction method for First-Person-Shooters (FPS) based on ChairIO, a novel intuitive hands-free interface. ChairIO is based on a stool and is similar to a joystick, but controlled by the user’s body motion. The ChairIO interaction is augmented by a game console gun to form a new interaction method for FPSs. An initial evaluation compares several ChairIO and gun based interaction methods with traditional keyboard and joystick controls. Results suggest that the combined interface creates a method which helps beginners to enjoy playing a FPS immediately and gives experienced players a new gaming experience.