As far as novelty tech items go, this might take the cake. Created by Japanese company Bauhütte, makers of gaming hardware and peripherals, this device uses fifteen heated air cushions to supposedly simulate the feeling of a real massage – on your hands. It is a table hand massager that can be used to remove fatigue from your aching mitts and keep you on top form.
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According to Bauhütte there are three optimal times to use the hand massager – before gaming to warm up your hands, during breaks to improve circulation, and after you’ve finished to rub the stiffness out of your tired little fingers. According to the company it also has a shiatsu mode, which will rub your palms with firm pressure, while a “thimble” mode will pull and stretch each finger one by one.
Of course, there are several similar devices, most of which are extremely cheap and perhaps not a premium product or one that truly works. Bauhütte has given this one a stylish matte black makeover to appeal to its target audience. It also makes other specialty gaming items like a heated mattress and portable foot massager.
It is only available in Japan at the moment for around $150, but it is sure to be offered on your local gaming websites before too long.
