Almighty Game Designer

Zhou Jiangping and several Lehui professionals looked at the drawings on Chen stranger's computer screen, all staring at the dog.

Because… this drawing depicts a device that the world has guessed for years but never really developed: a VR game pod that uses neural access technology.

Existing VR technology, development has reached bottlenecks, like how the steam engine can be improved, and not the efficiency of the internal combustion engine.

Existing VR technology wants to be further improved, at most, by improving the accuracy of the image, doing a few more character actions, and updating the somatosensory equipment to make the feeling of the body more real...

However, it is not possible to reach the level of neural access by any means.

And the new VR game compartment drawings that Chen Yu took out now are the equivalent of a transition from a steam engine to an internal combustion engine, essentially changing the working principle of the VR game compartment, or opening a whole new VR game era.

Zhou Jiangping suppressed his emotions and asked: “President Chen, let's not talk about the cost of this thing, I want to ask first, can this thing... work properly? ”

Chen Jiao: “= =”

“Cough.” Zhou Jiangping coughed twice, "President Chen, don't worry, I'll take a good look at this drawing. ”

Chen Jiao sits on the couch next to him: "It's okay. I'm not in a hurry. Take a look. ”

Zhou Jiangping and a few Happy technicians surrounded the computer screen to take a closer look at the entire design drawings, including the components, principles, and more of this new VR game compartment.

After watching for about half an hour, Zhou Jiangping sat on the couch next to him, and it didn't taste like it.

Chen Qiao asked: “What do you think? ”

Zhou Jiangping was obviously excited inside, but remained calm: “If you can do it just in terms of production! It's just expensive. Here are a few of the most advanced technologies, such as neural connectivity technology, life safety systems, etc., especially neural connectivity technology, which basically happens to be the highest technology available at this stage. ”

“However, there is a problem, at this stage you can make electrodes that monitor, direct, and input brain signals like this, but… how can the brain signals collected be analyzed, the current level of technology cannot be studied. This device, too, can be converted into a program signal and transmitted to the host even if a brain signal is acquired without a corresponding parsing program? How do you transmit the host's signal to the player? ”

Chen smiled and laughed: “You don't have to worry about this. I also have a parsing program, and I have already filed a patent application with the Travel Board for hardware and software. Now, I'm thinking about making a sample and making an estimate. ”

Zhou Jiangping is still a little unbelievable, but looking at Chen Qiao so sure, he also basically believed 78%.

“For the price, it should be around 300,000 to 400,000 each, or as little as 250,000 if the cost is reduced, and still much more expensive than most existing VR games compartments. But I don't think price is a problem. After all, this thing represents the future direction of development, not to mention the world's rich people, really a lot. ”

Chen Qiao thought something about it: “Well, 300,000...”

This price is a little unexpectedly expensive.

The original VR game cabins cost between 50,000 and 200,000, and there is no way to scale them up, let alone 250,000 new game cabins.

Of course, the so-called "mass outreach” is mainly about enabling this thing to enter thousands of households, into the wage bracket, a potential market that is quite large if only those who are wealthy are considered. In other words, at this stage, it can only be a toy for the millionaires, not even a complete replacement for the old VR game compartment.

Chen Qiao pondered for a moment: “In that case, we won't cut the price. We'll take the high-end route, but 250,000 and 300,000 won't make much difference for rich people anyway. ”

Zhou Jiangping nodded: “That's what I thought, this thing can't be made into cabbage price, which for the working class, even if it's cheap for 20,000 yuan, they still feel expensive. At this stage, we can only go to the high-end market. But this thing is the product of cutting-edge technology, and it's a monopoly market, and it's profitable to sell anyway. ”

Chen Qiao tapped the table gently: “This level of hardware, we can now control it. ”

Zhou Jiangping nodded: “Yes. Because this VR game deck is like taking our cutting-edge technology to the practical stage in advance, and it's like a small step forward. From hardware alone, we can definitely fix it if we can build it, but..."

Zhou Jiangping paused and asked: “What worries me is the risk of this thing. This new VR game compartment transmits messages directly to the player's brain and nerves. If something goes wrong, it won't damage the player's brain, will it? ”

Chen explained: "Well, the JCC has arranged for experts and technicians to assess the safety of this thing, and if it doesn't pass, it will certainly not be possible to sell it. However, it should be less problematic, as the device is not intrusive, meaning that there is no need for some sort of 'brain intubation', which is safer. ”

“The human brain has a strong protective mechanism, the brain and nerve access are performed in the player's semi-hypnotic state, and the game compartment itself monitors the data transmitted to the player in real time, as well as the player's physical state. Any anomalies immediately disconnect the conscious connection, which, for the players, is at best like a nightmare, even slighter than a nightmare scare. ”

“For these, the board will arrange clinical trials, with an estimate of the maximum frightening value of the item. But that doesn't require us to worry, and we don't have that power. ”

Zhou Jiangping nodded: “Well, that sounds like I've been worried too much, so I'll arrange to make a sample right away, which should be quick. ”

Chen Jiao seemed to think of something else, said: "By the way, some additional features, such as life support system, video signal output system for live broadcast, etc., you should also take a good look. There may be some specific versions of this for specific populations or sectors, which should also be considered in advance. ”

Zhou Jiangping nodded: “Okay, no problem. ”

……

Zhou Jiangping left with joy. What if this thing was more expensive for him? Will definitely be bought by the millionaires. Especially for the elderly, the sick, the wealthy, it's like a second life, and there can't be no way out.

Chen Jiao's idea is much simpler. Anyway, the price of unlocking a few more technology points will come down. Sell a bunch of pits and a bunch of rich people, and let the world's players adjust to it. Just wait for mass production later.

Of course, you can't say it's a pit, after all... buy it early and enjoy it.