The game controlled by your mind
The Mindflex is one of the coolest toys that came out last year. It is made by Mattel and uses your own mind to control the game...how cool is that?! This lens will tell you all about the Mindflex...what it is, pros and cons of the game, and how it works. You can also see what bloggers are saying about it. Let's take a look at the game controlled by your mind.
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The Mindflex Game
By Mattel
Amazon.com Review:
Mindflex--featuring a headset that reads your brain waves and a levitating foam ball--is the kind of game that must be seen to be believed. Recommended for players aged eight and older, the game begins when you strap on the headset so you can use your powers of concentration to move the ball around the game console and through a mind-bending obstacle course. A dial-in console lets you to keep the ball lifted on a cushion of air, but raising and lowering the ball must be accomplished by alternating concentrating and relaxing your mind.
Mindflex--featuring a headset that reads your brain waves and a levitating foam ball--is the kind of game that must be seen to be believed. Recommended for players aged eight and older, the game begins when you strap on the headset so you can use your powers of concentration to move the ball around the game console and through a mind-bending obstacle course. A dial-in console lets you to keep the ball lifted on a cushion of air, but raising and lowering the ball must be accomplished by alternating concentrating and relaxing your mind.
Mindflex Game
Amazon Price: $39.98 (as of 06/04/2012)
Product Features
Mindflex, the new mental acuity game from Mattel, makes that dream a reality
Mindflex combines advanced technology with the power of thought!
A game where players compete in the ultimate mental marathon
The various obstacles can be repositioned into many different configurations
Finalists for 10th Annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards
Positive Mindflex Product Reviews
See what actual consumers love about the Mindflex
J.Peterson:
"I was able to try this at GenCon this year. It took about 5 seconds to learn how it works and then the rest of the 5 minute demo flew by as I was trying to just focus on the challenge. Interesting game to say the least. My only negative is that there isn't any multi-player option. (other than timing each other to see how far you can get in the course in a set time)"
Nathan Venturini:
"Best use: Dynamically! Put it on your friends while they read, do math, watch tv, or try something they've never done before. You'd be surprised what makes some people think and others just space out.
Pros:
-Easy to use
-Ready out of box
-Many fun game types, even though I use "Freestyle" and set up obstacle courses myself
Cons:
-Mine didn't come with batteries
-Fan could be a little quieter but the user doesn't notice after a while
-My cat did not want to wear the headset
Definitely worth the buy. Everyone I know had to try it at least once. "
"I was able to try this at GenCon this year. It took about 5 seconds to learn how it works and then the rest of the 5 minute demo flew by as I was trying to just focus on the challenge. Interesting game to say the least. My only negative is that there isn't any multi-player option. (other than timing each other to see how far you can get in the course in a set time)"
Nathan Venturini:
"Best use: Dynamically! Put it on your friends while they read, do math, watch tv, or try something they've never done before. You'd be surprised what makes some people think and others just space out.
Pros:
-Easy to use
-Ready out of box
-Many fun game types, even though I use "Freestyle" and set up obstacle courses myself
Cons:
-Mine didn't come with batteries
-Fan could be a little quieter but the user doesn't notice after a while
-My cat did not want to wear the headset
Definitely worth the buy. Everyone I know had to try it at least once. "
Don't Forget The Batteries!
The Mindflex game console requires four "C" batteries and the headset requires three "AAA" batteries and they are not included.
Not-So-Great Customer Reviews
See what actual customers disliked about the Mindflex
Roger Swearingen:
"OK, it sounded much cooler than it is in reality. And the picture made it look like it might be challenging and fun. But in reality it's one dimensional. I was hoping it was at least two dimensional but it's not. Let me explain. The toy makes the ball go up and down by "mind control". What exactly it uses, I can't say. Maybe GSR (Galvanic Skin Response) the amount of sweat changes skin resistance. Maybe it actually reads Alpha waves (a EEG reading indicating state of relaxation). But it still only makes the ball go up and down. Everything else is manual. All the trinkets and puzzles involved require you to manually move the ball. Once again, all the ball does is go up and down."
G. Jonas:
"I found the Mindflex very disappointing. Tried it with a variety of people, and all said that the only time they managed to get any response out of the unit was when they looked away and didn't (!) concentrate. Way overhyped for the price... lame."
"OK, it sounded much cooler than it is in reality. And the picture made it look like it might be challenging and fun. But in reality it's one dimensional. I was hoping it was at least two dimensional but it's not. Let me explain. The toy makes the ball go up and down by "mind control". What exactly it uses, I can't say. Maybe GSR (Galvanic Skin Response) the amount of sweat changes skin resistance. Maybe it actually reads Alpha waves (a EEG reading indicating state of relaxation). But it still only makes the ball go up and down. Everything else is manual. All the trinkets and puzzles involved require you to manually move the ball. Once again, all the ball does is go up and down."
G. Jonas:
"I found the Mindflex very disappointing. Tried it with a variety of people, and all said that the only time they managed to get any response out of the unit was when they looked away and didn't (!) concentrate. Way overhyped for the price... lame."
Blogging About Mindflex
See what all the bloggers are saying about the Mindflex Game
- MindWave Mobile sends your brainwaves to iOS and Android
- Various apps and games can then interpret the data. The company has previously worked on products like the Mindflex and Star Wars Force Trainer, combining similar work to create the MindWave Mobile. NeuroSky offers two apps with the device in order to ...
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