We have all played video games growing up and the closest we ever get to a workout is probably finger cramps and violent arm movements because the monster is coming to get you. Arcade games like the dance revolution started a new trend of interactive gaming, giving rise to guitar, drum and full blown dance machines requiring arm, leg and hand-eye coordination.
So it came as no surprise that SSD aka “Shinsedai” from Japan has revolutionized home video gaming with a new product named XaviXPORT system and a compliment of games in sports, fitness, education and music. I won a XaviXPORT system and XaviXTennis which comes with a game cartridge and 2 wireless tennis rackets from a local magazine, 8Days “Best Letter Win” contest sponsored by DG Lifestyle @Vivocity. The graphics are tackled in a minimalist approach, a throwback to the Family Com, Nintendo and Sega days. But the interactive side of the system is very addictive once you got the hang of it. The heart of the system is the revolutionary XaviX processor and the multi-channel infrared, optical and radio frequency sensors to provide realistic game play. XaviX application ranges from Baseball, Golf, Bowling, Boxing and so much more.
Getting started was a piece of cake, connect AC adaptor power to unit plus an AV connection to a television set on the video input via color-coded RCA cables and you are all set to go. Insert a game cartridge, in this case, XaviXTennis into the system and press POWER. The wireless tennis rackets comes with adjustable wrist straps, just in case you loose grip on the rackets in a fit of fury or panic and hurt someone or something in the process. Playing tennis right in the comfort of your own home is something remarkable; you do not have to dress up for it, care about weather, keep up with tennis court bookings or who you are playing with. Back to the game, XaviXTennis uses infrared sensor technology to detect the speed and timing with which you swing the racket. Therefore it is possible to hit shots like forehand, backhand, volley, top-spin lob, smash and even run forward for net play like serve & volley. You can also serve up aces at speeds of 200km/h with instant replays on borderline decisions. Start with the training mode and get your angles and coordination down pat before going into exhibition matches and thereafter, tournaments. Trust me when it feels like the real thing, I even did what the pros do and fidget with the tennis racket strings (made of plastic) when my shots are not getting in there. The more adventurous can step up a notch and challenge a fellow mate to a game of tennis in versus mode. Expect lots of grunting like Monica Seles or Venus Williams and ecstatic fist-pumping when scoring a point. Deuce anyone?
For more information, please visit http://www.xavix.com
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