Star Wars: Battle Pod

Surround yourself in the high speed battle

It is a period of technological advancement. BANDAI NAMCO Games has developed a revolutionary dome screen arcade unit, capable of thrusting players into the game they are playing.

The hardware offered new experiences players only dream of. As the team continued to refine and expand its capabilities, a prototype for a new project was secretly underway.

Today, they reveal that project, a Star Wars game that you don't just play, you EXPERIENCE....

Experience The Star Wars™ Universe Like Never Before!

Star Wars Battle Pod features a dome screen that transports players to a galaxy far, far away and straight into the heat of battle. Players will be able to take control of some of the most memorable vehicles in the Star Wars™ universe and pilot them to victory.

Cinematic dome screen

An innovative dome-shaped screen delivers a 180° horizontal field-of-view that creates uncanny realism, giving Star Wars™ fans a visual experience they will never forget.

Battle Scenes from Episode IV-VI

Players will experience exciting encounters between Rebel forces and the Empire first-hand; reliving some of the most iconic scenes from the Star Wars™ movies. * YAVIN (X-WING) * HOTH (SNOWSPEEDER) * ENDOR (SPEEDERBIKE) * DEATH STAR II (MILLENNIUM FALCON) * VADER's REVENGE (TIE ADVANCED)

Strategies

Victory is achieved through adept and masterful control of the Star Wars Battle Pod flight stick controls and throttle. Destroy enemy crafts to gain points; bring down multiple enemy crafts in quick succession to earn combo bonuses. Players' scores and performance are determined after each stage.

Technical Features

Star Wars Battle Pod is equipped with force feedback technologies to give players the sensation of acceleration, powerful explosions, as well as impacts from the destruction taking place around them. * Controller Vibration: Players will feel every shot they fire and every hit they take. * Seat Vibration: Low-frequency vibrations delivered through the battle pod seat allows players to feel realistic impacts and explosions. * Air Blast: Bursts of air directed towards players will add to the feel of speed and acceleration. * 5.1ch Surround Sound: Unparalleled sound quality encapsulates players in each battle pod, creating an immersive Star Wars™ environment.

Source: Arcade flyer (US)