Next Level Racing HF8 Haptic Feedback Gaming Pad

Go beyond the sounds in games, music and movies - Introducing the Next Level Racing HF8- Haptic Feedback Gaming Pad. Feel the immersive haptic experience with eight strategically placed vibration zones that are powerful and localised for precision. The Next Level Racing® HF8 is optimised for different simulation games* for a unique gaming experience. The HF8 comfortably fits all styles of gaming chairs, racing/flight seats and bodies to deliver the best user experience. The HF8 includes plug-and-play PC software to give you a multi-channel experience without the need for additional sound cards or amplifiers.

*The location and intensity of each engine can only be adjusted through the use of the PC and HFS software. Console players do not need the HFS software, as all eight engines will work collectively through the audio output.

KEY FEATURES

SEE IT, PLAY IT, FEEL IT WITH ADVANCED HAPTIC IMMERSION AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE POINT

EIGHT INDIVIDUAL VIBRATION MOTORS FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF HAPTIC IMMERSION

ENHANCED PC EXPERIENCE THROUGH PLUG-AND-PLAY NEXT LEVEL RACING® HFS SOFTWARE USING TELEMETRY DATA

WORKS WITH GAME CONSOLES USING A 3.5MM AUDIO JACK (HEADSET/SPEAKERS REQUIRED FOR PLAYSTATION USERS)

UNIVERSALLY DESIGNED TO FIT COMFORTABLY IN ALL CHAIR STYLES, INCLUDING GAMING CHAIRS, RACING SIMULATION SEATS AND FLIGHT SEATS

ADVANCED HAPTICS FOR GAMING, BUT ALSO ADDS IMMERSION FOR RV, MOVIES AND MUSIC

DESIGNED FOR RACING SIMULATION, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER GAMES

HAPTIC EXPERIENCE OF NEXT LEVEL HAPTIC

Feel the sound through your body like never before! The eight localised motors of the Next Level Racing® HF8 have been designed and positioned to suit all simulation genres. Tailored to a wide range of users, the HF8 Gaming Pad's bespoke design allows for perfect placement on your racing simulation seat, flight seat or gaming chair so that eight unique feedback points sit comfortably across your entire body. Adjust it to perfection with the added adjustable straps to fit your gaming chair or racing/flight seat. Designed to enhance your racing, flying and FPS gaming experience, you can now feel all the road effects, turbulence and explosions of the game for an even more immersive gaming experience than ever before. Take your sports training and competitions to the next level by feeling every action in the moment. If you already use haptic hardware such as Buttkickers or Motion Platforms, the HF8 complements them by adding additional customisations to your experience.

PC COMPATIBLE, CONSOLE COMPATIBLE 

A seamless connection for a unique gaming experience. With a direct USB connection for PC and a 3.5mm audio jack connection for console/audio devices, the HF8 ensures fast, low-latency response through eight localised haptic engines. For console users, haptic feedback is perceived through the eight haptic vibration zones simultaneously.

Game telemetry data* for PC gaming and sound output for console gaming provide an immersive experience for racing, First Person Shooter (FPS) and flight.

PLUG AND PLAY SOFTWARE FOR PC

No hassle, just download and play the included Next Level Racing® haptic feedback software. Designed and developed specifically for the HF8, you can interact with a growing list of racing and flight titles.

The included Next Level Racing® HFS PC software allows users to enhance the HF8 Gaming Pad experience by controlling each engine independently. As one of many variations, you can have 4 motors controlling tyre effects for independent soundtrack feel or have all 8 motors vibrate for gear changes.

You can interact with ready-to-use haptic profiles or create your own for each game title, and even share your profile with the gaming community. List of compatible games. List of compatible games.

Next Level Racing® will continually update the HFS software with new game titles as they are released. If the title you are looking for is not listed in the HFS software, please contact us at support@nexlevelracing.com to share your feedback.

** Please note that console gamers do not need the HFS software, as all eight engines will work collectively through the audio output in games, music or movies.

CONTROL YOUR HAPTIC IMMERSION 

Feel it your way, for PC users. The HF8 can be adjusted according to the desired haptic experience. The HFS software uniquely controls the intensity of each haptic vibration motor within the software to ensure an uninterrupted immersive experience. The HF8 Gaming Pad allows you to precisely feel and adjust braking, acceleration, rev limiter, speed, engine rpm, ground effect and suspension in racing games*.

During flight, you can control your haptic experience with effects such as flaps, G-force, airspeed brakes, ground shock, damage, stalls and APU/JFS in operation. Each profile and the intensity of the effects can be controlled based on your preferences to feel what feels most immersive to you.

SYNC FOR MUSIC AND MOVIES 

Feel the action, feel the beat! Connect to your audio device via the HF8's 3.5mm audio jack and adjust the intensity of your haptic experience via the HF8 remote. Feel the ultimate depth of haptic immersion of your favourite action movie by feeling every explosion, punch and BANG! Translate the low frequency audio output into a haptic experience felt through the eight haptic vibration motors simultaneously.

Technical specifications 

Content of the box 

• Next Level Racing® HF8 haptic gaming pad
• Power adapter
• Plug type I, G, C, A
• Product manual
• Digital assembly instructions and assembly videos available here: http://bit.ly/nlr-instructions