Earlier this month, we reported that Phillips Research had signed a deal with Sony Computer Entertainment to bring its range of amBX peripherals to the PlayStation 3 in an attempt to enrich its games with its all-round sensory experience.
Today, comes the news that Tom Clancy’s EndWar will follow Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. in becoming the second game to utilize the amBX set of peripherals, which includes a desk top fan that will simulate the feeling of riding in a fast moving vehicle, as well as various weather conditions (wind, we presume) and L.E.D lights that will represent the changing landscapes and muzzles flashes of weapons. Rumblers will also be available in the set, which will mimic the vibrations of vehicles and grenade explosions.
Obviously, Ubisoft has taken a keen interest in amBX, but will anyone else follow? There really needs to be more games supporting it to warrant its current price tag. Tom Clancy’s EndWar was released last November, whereas H.A.W.X. arrives on March 6, 2009. You can read more about amBX and go weak at the knees at the cost of its various packages, by visiting the official website.