Feelreal: A scent-blasting face mask for virtual reality

The accessory lets you experience up to seven different smells in different worlds.

When you're hacking your way through a sweltering jungle in virtual reality, wouldn't you like to feel as disgustingly hot and humid as your video game character? To smell that distinctive jungle scent? Then you would definitely shell out $250 (Rs 15,672 approx.) for the 'Feelreal'. The Feelreal is just the latest in a long line of devices that attempt to make cinematic experiences more immersive by torturing you just a little bit.



In this case, the Feelreal is a chunky and heavy accessory that you strap onto the bottom of your virtual reality headset. It can blow hot or cold air on to your face. It can even blow mist on to your face. It can fill your nostrils with one of upto seven stored scents, ranging from 'oceanRs to 'metalRs. It can also rock your face with a built-in vibrator. Don't worry, the FeelreelRss lips won't try to cram anything down your throat! That's just the built-in bluetooth microphone.



If you are of the kind who kids around a lot while playing video games, you might actually enjoy the experience. There's nothing quite like the feeling of a fresh breeze on a hot day. However, it might be a long shot to think that game developers will support this niche kickstarter device or that gamers are going to dangle this giant contraption off the front of their skulls.