Top 10 Video Game Gadgets You Wish You Had In Real Life

One of the most iconic items in gaming is also one of the most practical. These baseball-sized devices are used to safely and comfortably carry shrunken Pokémon. In the first game there were only five variations but as the series developed, Poké Balls evolved with it. There are now a total of 26 diverse balls, all of which are tailored to capture a different type of Pokémon and even have the ability to heal all of their ills. The technology behind these contraptions hasn’t been revealed but it sure would revolutionize pet transport.

Reminiscent of those water-propelled jet packs you might have seen online, the Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device can not only send you flying around but can also soak your unwitting enemies. The interchangeable nozzles enable enhanced travel in the air and on land, something that would make getting around on a day-to-day basis far more exciting and add an extra hint of danger. The little backpack even has artificial intelligence so you’d be getting a good friend as well as a personal transportation device that is kind on the environment.

Even though the real-life science behind this item from the legendary adventure series has shown that the force of firing it would tear your arm apart, the hookshot would let you reach any number of inaccessible places. The grappling hook from Just Cause works in much the same way but Link’s version has proved it’s reliability in no fewer than six games. It’s design has gone through a number of revisions over time but it’s core functionality of grabbing things has largely remained the same. If you had one you may never need to get off the couch in search of the remote again.

The ability to control time may be the key to ruling the world and now that power can fit comfortably on your wrist. It grants the lucky wearer the god-like capacity to accelerate and reverse the aging process, manipulate gravity to throw certain objects around and release bursts of energy as an attack. It’s an incredibly handy tool that could well be used to rule the earth but it should come with a warning: inappropriate use may lead to rashes, fever and the destruction of the space-time continuum.

Used by The Spy in the popular FPS, this timepiece turns you invisible to the eye for a limited period of time. Although the Cloak and Dagger and Dead Ringer watches have slightly different capabilities that lend themselves to different strategies, the main idea of avoiding detection to stealthily kill and scope out enemy defenses remain the same. Surprisingly, scientists have actually created a cloaking device but sadly it’s not currently able to have the same power or convenience as the in-game watch. We’ve all wanted to disappear from awkward social situations at some point in life, we may not even have to wait that long for a press of a button to make it possible.

There is so much speculation and theorizing around the lore of this puzzle-platform series and nothing is more pondered on than how the Portal Gun and accompanying Long Fall Boot would work in the real world. Numerous short films have played with the idea of how you might make everyday life easier or play pranks on your friends with the endless fall. The boots would be a necessary safety accessory as you play with more adventurous portals while also making your parkour skills go through the roof. As a combination they’ll make sure you’re suitably prepared if a nefarious AI makes you complete a number of life-threatening puzzles.

While you might not be embarking on a post-apocalyptic adventure any time soon, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear this hefty wrist-mounted device around town. It could completely replace your flimsy smartphone with a similar set of features plus it won’t bend or break in your back pocket. The limited edition collectable that came with Fallout 4 does give you a little taste of the real thing but until it’s made of metal and has fully functional knobs, it won’t quite be the same. Once you get used to managing your life like a steampunk badass, you’ll never go back to an iPhone again.

Virtual reality is on the cusp of breaking into the mainstream and Batman’s ability to illuminate helpful things around him could be one incredible use of such technology. Similar to the Added Reality Interface of Heavy Rain, the Dark Knight can comprehensively recreate a crime scene and find small crumbs of evidence that point him in the right direction. Other characters have variations on the mode like Catwoman’s Thief Vision, meaning the system could be tailored to suit whatever you need it for whether that purpose is within the law or not. The mode might be overpowered in the game but in the real world it would be great to discover which family member stole your chips.

This series of stealth games is never afraid to delve into the unusual and the device that uses balloons to extract everything from sheep to soldiers to an overhead aircraft is just about as weird as it gets. Incredibly, the system actually exists and was a feasible method of saving soldiers and rescuing hostages from the 1960s. The in-game incarnation of this brilliantly bizarre invention is far quicker and easier to use however, making it perfect for some shenanigans if you grow tired of the series’ heavier moments. Be careful of such pranks in real life however, you don’t really want to send your enemies to space.

Before we reveal our top pick let’s take a look at some honorable mentions.

Phantom Cigar
“Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)

Omni Tools
“Mass Effect” series (2007-12)

Valve revolutionized video game physics in one of the greatest FPS titles ever and the Gravity Gun was central in making use of these new mechanics. It would have a similar impact in the real world as the ability to lift and manipulate heavy materials would usher in a new era of constructional prowess. It is also used to combat the Combine and a wide selection of zombies so might just be as dangerous in our version of earth. As long as it remains in the right hands, it would be a device that is capable of totally changing the way we comprehend science and elevating the human race to a new plain of existence.

Do you agree with our list? Which gadgets have you always dreamed about owning for real? Video games take us to such fantastic and futuristic worlds that there are bound to be an invention or two we’ve missed. For more gaming top 10s be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.