Genius turns street elliptical into a controller to play Elden Ring while working out
Discover how a genius converted a street elliptical into a control for playing Elden Ring while you work out - technology and daring that amaze.
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She's YouTuber WoolyBeetle, who took an abandoned elliptical and turned it into a controller to play Elden Ring by making the character walk when she pedals. It's like Wii Sports, only painful. With few buttons, she had to reinvent commands for looking, rolling and attacking. The video shows the process and a chaotic journey through the Midlands, where she faces the huge Makar and comes close to winning: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action-rpg/brave-genius-takes-on-the-ultimate-gamer-challenge-converting-an-elliptical-from-the-side-of-the-road-into-a-controller-and-working-out-while-playing-elden-ring/
Player adapts old gym equipment to control Elden Ring
A content creator converted an elliptical trainer found on the side of the road into a functional controller for Elden Ring. The experiment turned the act of pedaling into a command to advance in the game, forcing the player to exercise while facing enemies. The video documenting the attempt is about 25 minutes long and shows everything from the assembly to the attempts to adjust it in the field.
CALL: The initiative combined improvised hardware with limited button mapping, creating a game where pedaling is synonymous with progress.
How the device was assembled
- The creator, known as WoolyBeetle, reused an elliptical that was about three years old and found on the side of the road.
- The movement of pedaling was linked to the command to walk forward in Elden Ring.
- The controller had only three buttons, reassigned to essential actions: aiming ahead, dodging and attacking.
- The 25-minute video details the construction and adjustments to make the system minimally usable.
Performance during the match
The use of the elliptical generated unstable moments and comical scenes. Response problems and occasional crashes affected movement and attacks. In one notable attempt, the player faced the boss Makar, using two summons from allies to get closer to victory. The match was close to success, but a combination of controller limitations and physical fatigue led to her giving up. The creator believes that, with fine-tuning and stamina, the boss would be beatable.
Context and repercussions
- The video is part of a scenario in which creative challenges for games like Elden Ring are frequent.
- The experience mixes technical experimentation with physical effort, turning a game session into training.
- The action demonstrates how alternative hardware can be integrated into games, but highlights the risks of instability and the need to adapt controls.
For those who want to see the original article that inspired the sharing of this experiment, there is a detailed reference at: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action-rpg/brave-genius-takes-on-the-ultimate-gamer-challenge-converting-an-elliptical-from-the-side-of-the-road-into-a-controller-and-working-out-while-playing-elden-ring/
Conclusion
WoolyBeetle transformed a seemingly doomed elliptical into a makeshift controller for Elden Ring - old iron turned joystick. The idea mixes creativity and sweat: with just three buttons and a lot of improvisation, she reinvented commands and almost tamed the huge Makar. On the other hand, there are technical limitations, physical fatigue and the need for constant adjustments. Comic moments and impressive scenes alternate, showing that the game can go beyond the screen - room for innovation, risk and fun, as long as you accept the inconvenience of improvisation.
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