The Tokyo Metropolitan University is keen on adding a new element into console gaming. First the vibrating game controller made the PlaystationOne’s gameplay more immersive. Now, in terms of immersion, who could beat the Wii’s controls? Though the research will not revolutionize gaming, it might just add a little something to make gamers more involved? But the question now is, will it make much of a difference?

We’re talking about ThermoGame system, a strip on your controller that increases or decreases temperature based on the scenario that you are seeing on the screen.

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If it's an adventure game where you're supposed to save someone from a burning house, expect the heat to rise.But if you're making an espionage attack on a faraway base in the north pole, expect the controller to give your hands a chill.

Well, thin doesn’t mean though that you should ready your bandages and burnt ointment as the ThermoGame systen will only change the temperature within a ten-degree difference.

The addition of the new hardware is quite easy, but will game publishers step out of their way to add a specific code to their games to indicate or trigger such temperature changes?

And since we’re on the topic of temperature, Gadgetepoint’s Weather Station measures temperature and humidity and a whole lot more, it’s a handy gadget to keep around!