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The PainStation consists of a specially made case that gives two players the opportunity of playing a specially adapted and expanded variant of the classic video game, Pong, against each other. The electronic controls are connected by digital transducers to several components providing sensory
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Apart from adjustable pain levels, it offers several replaceable whips and an additional source of light which players can use to produce glare on their opponent's side of the screen. The program was reprogrammed under
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layout of the controls. Newly added fans in the PEUs cool the system down better between games to avoid electronic problems and can serve the players if they hit the right bonus item.
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willing to participate in the game by pressing an "I agree" button before playing. Added benefits for the players include leather padded arm rests and the new
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can increase in its intensity. The respective opponent can try to alter his or her playing style to purposely change the intensity of the feedback.
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