The 'foc.us' headset is a unique gaming device that's created to improve a gamer's performance during gaming sessions.
The gaming device is sends small electrical currents to the prefrontal cortex of the gamer -- it's basically electroshock therapy for gamers. The inventor Michael Oxley says that the gamer headset is "good for working memory, vigilance and focus, all used when gaming." Wearers of the gaming device can regulate the amount of electricity that's being sent by the gaming device through a smartphone application.
The headset has been tested and meets all regulatory standards according to the company's website. This gaming device shouldn't be used if you are under 18, have epilepsy or implants of any sort.
Performance-Enhancing Game Headsets
This Gaming Device is Said to Improve a Gamer's Game
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