amBX
amBX is a technology developed by Philips that enables computer game developers to incorporate light, color, sound, vibration and air effects into a game. In addition to the visual effects, the screen also creates an environment in the room that matches the game, similar to the Ambilight for television, also from Philips .
A hardware kit is required to experience these effects while gaming. AmBX is currently available for the PC . AmBX is planned for consoles .
functionality
The game developers can have their game address the hardware components of amBX using a protocol similar to HTTP .
Since October 2008, users can also create their own effects using the "amBX Creator" software.
Films and music that are played on the computer can also be provided with effects by amBX.
amBX kits
| Kit: | starter | ProGamer | Premium | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lights left and right | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wallwasher with control unit | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Speakers for 2.1 sound | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Subwoofer | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fan kit | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Vibrating wrist rest | No | No | Yes | Yes |
AmBX history
| 2005 | amBX is officially announced |
| 2006 | The first computer games with amBX support are published |
| 2007 | Peripherals are available commercially |
| 2008 | amBX is working with Ubisoft together |
| 2009 | amBX is working with Sony together |
List of supported games
Numerous games now support the amBX technology. A comprehensive list of all games can be viewed on the official amBX homepage (see web links).
Here is a small selection of games that support amBX:
- Age of Conan
- Assassin's Creed
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- Crysis
- Far Cry 2
- Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
- Mass Effect
- Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2
- World of Warcraft