The company Brink Bionics from Canada has introduced a neural interface that works with your gaming mouse. The advantage of the interface: the click speed is significantly increased, which is especially interesting for FPS players.
Gaming manufacturers try to make life easier for players with small tricks. For example, Zephyr’s mouse is supposed to help with sweaty hands. The company Brink Bionics has now come up with a different way to improve the gaming experience for gamers.
What is it about? “Impulse” is a neural interface that you put over your hand with which you use the mouse. The device is then connected to the PC via cable.
The manufacturer Brink Bionics from Canada presented its project “Impulse” in December 2020 on Kickstarter and was successfully funded with 55,856 Canadian dollars. The company’s actual goal was 15,000 Canadian dollars.
Can you check it out? Brink Bionics has already introduced the neural interface in an official (English) video:
Device “Impulse” lets you click as soon as you think about it
This is what “Impulse” does: According to the manufacturer, “Impulse” reduces the reaction time the user needs to click:
- Normally, it takes you about 150 milliseconds until you move your finger muscle and then trigger the mouse button.
- With Impulse, this should only take 80 milliseconds. The neural interface is supposed to transform your intention to click the mouse button directly into a click. That means, as soon as you want to click, you already click.
Who is it worth it for? For casual gamers or users who don’t play competitively, “Impulse” may not be an interesting investment. However, especially competitive gamers and FPS players could gain a speed advantage if the click time could be reduced by half.
Is there already gameplay? There is now also gameplay with the game “Ghost Runner”, which a developer plays with the neural interface. You can also watch the (English) video on YouTube:
Release date and price of Impulse are known
When will the device be released? Officially, the device will be launched in May 2021 and will be delivered by Brink Bionics starting in May.
Where can you order it? Currently, you can order the interface through Indiegogo. The device currently costs 177 Canadian dollars, which is approximately 114 euros.
Shipping to the USA and Canada is free, while you have to pay shipping costs to Europe and also plan for customs fees. The current import VAT for goods from non-EU countries over 22 euros is currently 16% (via Zoll.de).
Good gaming mice: Are you interested in the neural interface but still looking for a suitable gaming mouse? In our top list, we present the best gaming mice you can currently buy. The neural interface is supposed to work with any mouse, according to the manufacturer.
