Final Fantasy VII Remake Wearable Speaker

Sometimes, you come across an accessory which makes you question: "Why?" From Nintendo's cancelled Vitality Sensor to the Xbox One Kinect, there are some video game add-ons which simply don't make a whole lot of sense. You can now add another one to that growing list because Sony has come out with a Final Fantasy VII Remake branded "immersive wearable speaker" in Japan.

Retailing at 29,380 yen, which works out at roughly $272, you can slap this device on your shoulders to experience sound from a new perspective, as the official Sony store listing claims. "The speaker rests on your shoulders and immerses you in full, clear sound and reactive vibrations." The only two things which separate this special edition from the standard version, however, are the packaging the speaker comes in and the small Final Fantasy VII logo on its side. We're not entirely sure who this device is for. It doesn't appear to serve any special purpose that a good old pair of headphones can't manage, unless you want to look like a bit of an idiot in your own home.

It hasn't done particularly well in terms of reviews either, with two of the three verdicts on the official site giving it a one-star rating. "Just got this as a gift and it has ruined my life", someone even states.

Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 Console Cover

What's much more understandable, however, is this lovely looking PlayStation 4 console cover. Coming in at a much more reasonable 4,000 yen/$37, it wouldn't look so out of place in a special edition bundle -- complete with the logo and Cloud's Buster Sword. We know which one we'd rather have in our home, but what say you? Would you dare to wear that speaker? Let us know in the comments below.

[source gematsu.com, via sony.com, pur.store.sony.jp]