It is purely in the interest of exploring the new innovations in DVD technology (yeah, right.) that I discuss Digital Playground's "Virtual Sex With Devon", one of the latest in their "Virtual Sex" series. The series, which now offers several volumes (see other editions with such starlets as Tera Patrick, Taylor Hayes, Nikki Tyler and others), essentially allows viewers options on how they want to see the sex presented. While many adult DVD titles have allowed viewers additional options such as multiple angles, this series is one of a new wave that allow viewers to control the action and change things up whenever they like.



When the main part of the DVD is viewed, we see Devon (attractive, very cute, blonde and able to appear both innocent and edgy at the same time) having sex with an off-screen actor. Four logos are visible on the side of the screen and correspond to the position (missionary, on top, on top (reverse), doggy-style). Once the position is chosen, there are two available angles for viewing.



Additional options are available. There's the "foreplay" mode, where you can either choose to see Devon pleasured with a vibrator, a finger (or two) or see her enjoy herself - by herself. Or you can watch her giving oral. There's also the option throughout to change her tone - either innocent or naughty. Last, but certainly not least, there's the "orgasm" button. Other sections of the DVD include Devon telling an erotic story and stripping for the viewer.



"Virtual Sex" is an interesting idea, although some negatives regarding the presentation will hopefully be worked out in future volumes. First, the sex takes place against a plain black background, which is a little odd. Although maybe this wouldn't work entirely, for some reason, I just think it might be a little more enjoyable and involving if it took place in a location (maybe you'd get to pick your own location). There's also the fact that all of the choices are only clips and none of them are too long.



What really saves this edition is Devon (who's 25) herself. Although the lack of location and some of the other technical aspects take away from it, Devon really gets into the action and seems to be believably really enjoying herself. Devon's hot enough here that I'm thinking about checking out her other work. I'd imagine that the editions of this series really only work as well as the actresses do and Devon is certainly excellent here.




The DVD



VIDEO: The full-frame presentation is above-average for an adult title. Although the production values are pretty minimal (the sex happens against a plain black background), the filming thankfully seems to have been done with something other than what looks like a basic home video camera. As a result, the image remains crystal clear throughout. In addition, none of the usual faults (pixelation, shimmering, a grainy appearance) are seen.



SOUND: The presentation is in Dolby Digital 5.1. Certainly, the material doesn't exactly translate into much in the way of surround, but all of Devon's moaning and dialogue remained especially crisp and clear.



EXTRAS: Nothing. Trailers for the other Digital Playground "Virtual Sex With..." titles would be a nice addition.



Overall: Devon is a terrific adult actress who offers the necessary energy and performance here to make the presentation more believable here than it would have been otherwise. As for the "Virtual" aspect, it's a fine start, but some additional tweaks might help to make it more convincing. The price tag ($31.95), also is a bit high, considering this DVD offers a lot of options, but not exactly a whole lot of material. Still, I'd recommend it for fans of the actress or those who already are fans of the series.