bHaptics

bHaptics is one of the most innovative and leading companies in the field of haptic feedback. The TactSuit is a vest with 40 individual feedback points; 20 on the front and 20 on the back of the suit. At the back of the vest is a battery that lasts about 10 hours per gaming session. The battery is easy and quick to recharge via a USC-C cable. The TactSuit can be connected to a laptop, PC, tablet or phone via a Bluetooth connection. This Bluetooth connection ensures that you can play games carefree and with a completely wireless connection!

With the TactSuit, players can feel vibrations, movements and sound effects from the game as if they were real. There are two different modes that a player can use. In the first mode, the feedback works based on the 7.1 surround-sound in a game or movie. You can easily adjust the intensity of the feedback and choose to filter out effects such as footsteps or your own gunshots.

The second way the TactSuit works with haptic feedback is through native game support. bHaptics has, in collaboration with certain developers, standard out-of-the-box support for the haptic feedback of the TactSuit. When you start the game, you will see that the bHaptics software also starts directly. A good example of this game is Sairento VR. At the moment, bHaptics has a partnership with 12 different VR games. You can find a full overview of native-supported bHaptics games in this overview.

The TactSuit consists of a few different parts. The most eye-catching element is the haptic vest, but there are also two arm pieces, a haptic face mask for the headset, and shoes and gloves with haptic feedback available. Combine all elements for a full haptic TactSuit experience.

bHaptics products are best when playing a first-person shooter game. The haptic feedback in your arms ensures that you feel the sensation of shooting vibrating through your arms and body. This really adds a whole new dimension to the VR gaming experience and is something that every VR enthusiast should experience.

bHaptics' TactSuit is not only intended for gamers. Music lovers can also have a lot of fun from the haptic feedback. By turning on the Audio To Haptics on the TactSuit, you feel all vibrations to the rhythm of the music. Set the intensity of the feedback yourself and immerse yourself even more in the rhythm of the music.

bHaptics has a number of different additions to make the experience as complete as possible. At the moment, within Europe, only the haptic vest, the face mask and the arm sleeves can be ordered exclusively from Unbound VR. To make the experience as complete as possible, we therefore recommend using the entire package.

Compared to other well-known and larger brands, bHaptics has a relatively small line-up. But the products they offer are of high quality and clearly show what virtual reality is capable of in 2020. The consumer market may have to wait a while until more games are compatible with haptic feedback, but for professional and business VR users, bHaptics' products are definitely a great addition to the current range!