Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this motorcycle arcade game thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. At first, I was just browsing around, looking for some cool motorcycle racing games to play. You know, the usual suspects: PC, PS4, Xbox One, even my phone. I just wanted to feel that rush, that need for speed, without actually, you know, risking my neck on a real bike.
Then I stumbled upon this motion controller idea. The thought was, “What if I could make it more… real?” So, I started digging. I found out that some games actually use a motion controller that you hold like handlebars. And get this, you actually lean your body to steer in the game. How cool is that?
Building the Thing
So, I got myself a motion controller and hooked it up to my PC. Easy peasy. The hard part was figuring out how to make it feel like a real motorcycle. I mean, just holding a controller is okay, but I wanted more. I started messing around with some wood and metal scraps I had in my garage. My goal? Build a frame, something I could sit on and hold onto, like a real bike.
- First, I built a base. Just a simple wooden platform, sturdy enough to hold my weight.
- Then, I added a seat. Found an old office chair, ripped off the back, and bolted the seat onto the platform.
- Next up, the handlebars. This was tricky. I used some metal pipes and welded them together to create a basic handlebar shape. Then, I attached the motion controller to it.
The First Test Ride
Man, the first time I tried it, it was… interesting. I fired up a motorcycle racing game – one of those where you have to lean to steer. I sat on my contraption, grabbed the handlebars, and started playing. Let me tell you, it felt way more immersive than just sitting on a chair with a regular controller. I was leaning into turns, feeling the “G-force” (not really, but you know what I mean).
Tweaks and Improvements
Of course, it wasn’t perfect. The seat was kinda wobbly, and the handlebars were a bit too low. So, I made some adjustments. I reinforced the seat with some extra wood and raised the handlebars a few inches. I also added some footpegs, just to complete the motorcycle feel. It took a few more test runs, a few more tweaks, but finally, I had something I was really happy with. It’s not gonna win any design awards, but it does the trick. It makes those motorcycle racing games way more fun and engaging.
Honestly, it felt pretty awesome to build something with my own two hands and see it actually work. And the best part? I get to enjoy some epic virtual motorcycle rides whenever I want, without ever leaving my room. Now I can play those games like Moto X3M and others with more fun. Win-win, right?
