This gaming chair for the Meta Quest 3 aims to solve everyday problems of gaming in VR and deepen the immersion. To do this, it relies on more movement while playing.
What should I imagine about the Roto VR Explorer? This is a compact gaming chair without armrests that is mounted on a round platform. The chair rotates on this platform based on commands from a tracker that is attached to your head. The VR headset continues to serve as a viewing surface, and the chair simply expands the experience.
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What is the Roto VR Explorer supposed to do? First and foremost, it is designed to increase immersion, because in addition to the independent rotation that reacts to the player’s movements in the respective game, the chair also has a rumble function. This shakes the seat to accompany various events in the game or to simulate surfaces. It receives the commands for this wirelessly from the headset, to which a dongle is attached.
Does this help with nausea? Despite all the improvements in technology, VR still causes dizziness and nausea in many people. The reasons for this are simply a confusion of our vestibular system, because our body sees something different than what it perceives through movement. The field of vision changes, but otherwise nothing changes.
This gaming chair could help here, as it at least simulates horizontal movement, which in theory should help the brain to feel comfortable.
Does the Roto VR Explorer only work with Meta Quest? No, according to the developers it also supports Vive XR Elite, Pico Neo 3 and soon also Apple Vision Pro. However, the support is primarily designed for the Meta-Quest product line.
Not supported: PSVR 1&2, Varjo, Pimax (PC version), Oculus-S and Reverb G2.
Which games are supported? In general, the Roto VR Explorer should work with all VR titles from yesterday, today and tomorrow that are not specifically designed for use while standing. However, the devs highlight a few titles as their favorites at launch:
Can I buy the VR chair yet? The Roto VR Explorer has not yet been released, but you can pre-order it on the official website. It is due to be delivered in October. However, you will have to dig deep into your pockets. It costs around 799 pounds sterling, including shipping, which is probably the equivalent of more than 850 euros. You can find all the information on the official website.
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