BMW adds games to the 5 series but still ain't the Ultimate Gaming Machine
BMW has announced a new in-car gaming feature available on its 5 series automobiles that allows users to use smartphones as a controller for software running on in-car screens.the feature as a way to play"so-called casual games" to pass the time while waiting for an electric vehicle to charge – while the vehicle is stationary, of course.
The in-car gaming feature is part of a collaboration between the German automaker and the gaming platform AirConsole – an app that houses an array of subscription games, including multi-player offerings. The BMW AirConsole partnership includes games like Go Kart Go, Golazo, Music Guess, and Overcooked – with promises of expansion.The games are stored and run locally, after download from the cloud. That means BMW controls the library of amusements, allows for eventual over-the-air updates, and removes connectivity problems when the car ventures into internet deserts.
The game is displayed on the car's infotainment screen. If a phone is unavailable, tablets or other devices will do the job as controllers, once paired with the car via QR code. Eventually the partners plan to bring the platform – a reason to linger in your vehicle for extended periods of time – to other BMW models.
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