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Volkswagen AG has partnered with AirConsole to integrate an innovative in-car gaming experience into select VW models, starting with the new ID.7 Tourer and other ID. models. The gaming platform, designed for both drivers and passengers, will be available in several Volkswagen vehicles this fall, offering a fun and interactive way to pass the time during stops or while charging.
Key Highlights:
- Partnership between Volkswagen AG and AirConsole brings in-car gaming to VW vehicles.
- Compatible models include the ID.7, ID.5, ID.4, ID.3, Passat, Tiguan, Golf, and Golf Estate.
- AirConsole games will be accessible via the infotainment display, with smartphones serving as controllers.
- Launch begins mid-September in Europe, with expansion plans for additional games and countries by year-end 2024.
- Games can be played alone or with other passengers, requiring vehicles to be in park for gameplay.
Volkswagen is enhancing its in-car entertainment by offering the AirConsole gaming platform, which transforms the infotainment display into a game console, with smartphones acting as controllers. The integration is aimed at providing enjoyable entertainment during charging stops or breaks. The initial launch will start in Europe by mid-September, followed by more games and expanded availability across additional European countries by the end of 2024.
Passengers in the ID.7 Tourer and other models can play together via their smartphones, making the in-car experience more social and interactive. After starting the AirConsole app, users connect their smartphones by scanning a QR code on the display, allowing for seamless gameplay. The platform supports multiple players, including rear passengers during stops.
Volkswagen continues to innovate within the automotive space, using partnerships like the one with AirConsole to enhance the driving experience and bring cutting-edge entertainment to its customers.
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