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TehButternaut
Tea bagging in halo will never be the same.
angrybeards
OASIS and ready player one... Here I come..
Kromerag
Does no one remember when this shit was at arcades in the 90's?! Same shit. 3d movies were around in the 70's. Pep-ridge farms remembers
Kromerag
The tether is new I guess
LosPer
Great. Now I have to be in shape to play video games...
L3nko
So how does jumping forward work? You would need forward momentum IRL and in-game. You'd end up jumping off of it.
aPokal
The bowl should give you to little friction to get forward momentum. Like skating without to knowing how. I'll wait till Ghost in the shell.
LokiKingOfJotunheim
This would make a great Animus.
ardeth78
Make note of how long your walking stride is. Also, you can make one fairly inexpensively, but you shuffle your feet instead of walking.
herpopottomas
http://imgur.com/IC7tAwx
JamBarn
This just screams "intermediate technology" ala the power glove.
Oxymuncher
I dont understand the hype. Not a threadmill, its a metal bowl and adult Heelys shoes with 2 wheels...
Vtechp
Look at Virtuix - they make the Omni, but unlike this, you can afford it. Same concept, but for the masses.
Drdeathdefy
Ready player one
BlncSL8
Nawnawnawnaw virtuix omni did this shit first, don't steal their thunder.
justmyhead
Ready Player One
Lactro
Ready Player One anyone?
ZimnyKartofel
I'm sure my wife would be hapy if I bought that and bring it home...
Creel27
Exactly what I was thinking.
ar968
I thought something like this called the 'Omni treadmill' was created a little bit after Oculus Rift came out.
dracanas
Yeah thats what i was thinking when i saw this
Shrais
Omni has just shipped it's first container full of units to the states last month, 2+ years behind schedule, also no crouch or jump atm
donmindmeimjusthere
PaladinKyle
...what about the Omni
Rezol
Last I heard Omni only does moving, not crouching, sitting and so on. No idea what happened to it.
Outkin
They're slowly releasing them out, paid for one and I was getting semi frequent emails detailing how production was shaping out.
Shrais
Omni has just shipped it's first container full of units to the states last month, 2+ years behind schedule, also no crouch or jump atm
Antisorq
Nice. I'll have to call up my bank to arrange a line of credit though.
ThisIsItManThisIsReallyIt
This is exactly what I imagined as a kid. Crazy to see it come to be so many years later
MrMarmalade88
ATUKKSTER
Does it come with head phone jack?
WarriorOtter
Asking the real questions.
Lachastabiker
Lol too soon mate.
theaxeman
You sir or madam may have just made my night with this comment.
BortymcBortfeis
No, Rose
CasuallyMasturbatingInPublic
This comment is heavily underrated
kever910
Your username is underrated
SnailsAgainstTungstenSpheres
Not courageous enough
knightsLikeThisOnANightLikeThis
Yes but it explodes
baloosingh
It comes with headphone rose or rose gold
Strumstar
Took me a while to remember why this comment is funny. Then I remembered. Apple is stupid.
IfYouDontFinishYourCommentIWill
KrKy1000
iamthisguy247
No but you can buy an adapter. It's no big deal.
scuba7jb
Except the adapter is proprietary and costs $79.95
IfYouDontFinishYourCommentIWill
Just make your own.
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TalkingDustBunny
You have to microwave it for a few seconds
ImJustJoeKingBro
The new VRi-phone does not support headphone jack.
n0vaga5
https://media.giphy.com/media/oaZk0WNSO7fXi/giphy.gif
Incineroar
Yes. Save the courage for Link.
neutrik
Good.
illegalacorn
The rift has integrated audio (quite good too) and the vive has a jack yes
maholt
It's a kickstarter project. I won't ever come.
IfYouDontFinishYourCommentIWill
beingready
It's there but you need to drill a small hole.
IATTM
MRW I go looking for this reply:
pookieeatworld
My question is what happens if you run into a wall in a game and keep walking on the treadmill?
Smayds
The machine has hydraulic George Costanzas With Bats that it can deploy.
Wuhaa
I need one with a responsive suit, so I can feel it when somebody shoots me.
DONALDTRUMPUSA
You would be dead if you were playing Warframe.
SimpleComplex
they have a smart vest or somthing like that cant remember what its called.
DarthFluffyBottom
https://iroboticist.com/2010/03/26/tgv/
RocknOats
Yes... when they... shoot me.
SeanSweat
Haptic suit
pookieeatworld
You mean a Gundam?
sneakysneakysoysauce
This.. This little comment right here deserves just a little more attention. Keep being awesome pookie... And EAT.
Thethingfromtheshadows
I remember a jacket from many years back that could do that. Oddly it was compatible with WoW which sounded both redundant and painful
HexStadium
I own one of those vests. Sadly it's lacking in game support and it's kinda noisey. http://tngames.com/ take a look but I regret my purchase
DarthFluffyBottom
https://iroboticist.com/2010/03/26/tgv/
dickbuttmademedoit
It's already out there :)
orangatuan
Maybe lots of little plates over a fabric vest, that constrict the vest apply tension to a small area.
Selerox
It also needs to be wipe-clean in case you shit yourself when a zombie jumps out at you.
chupacabraattack
Having been shot before, you don't wanna feel it. Trust me.
TalkingDustBunny
I feel a story comin on
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HellYeahDude
He delivered
Wuhaa
Not saying I want to get shot for real. I want it to vibrate or something. So I know where the shot came from. Also realism.
SuperKingTheBest1ofthe3
For realism just have a buddy shoot you irl everytime you get shot
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
Just have an actual gunfight
theweezel69
Estimated delivery date April 2016. No news since May and that was locked to backers only. Last comment was asking for an update. Promising
Giordino
On their own FB page they say kickstarter deliveries will start end of this year beginning 2017 https://m.facebook.com/katvr.katwalk?fref=nf
anon4444
Upvoting for broken promises and crushed dreams, aka another typical Kickstarter. :V
eroso
They failed to deliver and some people have gotten a refund. Backers seem kinda pissed https://www.facebook.com/groups/121090588240286/
Shrais
Yeah the Virtuix Omni promised delivery in May 2014 for my order, they are just now getting the mass prod. units shipped. Give them time
TheBalto
They are not the only company doing this though.
DangerZone24252
Doesn't really change anything. The omni limits your movement a ton and the cyberinth visualizer was a scam and never delivered or refunded.
Yamaroni
I fail to see how that changes anything.
ImaSithDuh
I'd never stop playing Mass Effect or Dragon age if I had this.
DarthFluffyBottom
I know honey, I know <3
ImaSithDuh
I didn't realize you were the one who made the post. Hi babe!
DarthFluffyBottom
*smooch*
ImaSithDuh
We're going to gross out everyone who follows this comment thread, aren't we? >:D
MiaTheScienceLady
I'm just wondering WTH is going on.
okolepooka
No. Don't stop, please continue
ImOPsMom
No babe, you're alright
SchrodingerMil
Yea you would because your legs would FUCKING EXPLODE
ImaSithDuh
And then re-form into the best legs ever!
PlatonicPajamas
Just merge with reaper tech and you will be fine. Totally worked out for Grayson in the books. Yeah.. thats right.. he was fine..
ImaSithDuh
No thanks. That's exactly what someone infected by a Reaper would say. -.O
PlatonicPajamas
No no. Its fiiiiiine. We love this. We like the cold dark empty feeling that this brings.
aPokal
At that point you would have mind-to-tech link and it would be more the matrix with laying around.
PlatonicPajamas
Nah, it was more trapped inside your own mind and body with no control, and watching yourself commit acts against your own will.
EyeLoveLamp
Who's going to design and start The Oasis?
theninthmike
My thought exactly.
chaka808
I was looking for the Ready Player One reference. Found it.
coronus42
Working on it, bro.
machetebetty
can we do it without the global energy crisis and evil cooperation though?
officermeowmeow
Realistically? Probably not.
Varderal
... HOw much is this thing gonna cost. Shit's gonna be like... $10k minimum.
FullyStockedMiniFridge
How good are your kidneys?
Mechlai
I ordered the Virtuix Omni. was about $700 in american monies... so about $1600 after shipping and taxes
bixby66
probably won't be that expensive. It's essentially just a giant upside down joystick with a harness and big metal plate.
AgainstMethod
I see a resurgence in brick-and-mortar arcades coming! This is the best news!
wobbu
At least when you buy it you can play one of three prebaked rooms with nothing in them
tacos9000
Actually that's the security deposit
Vtechp
Look up Virtuix Omni. Same thing, 10% of the price.
IOnlyImgurDrunk
Shocking how as soon as they released prototypes to game developers all these bigger brands are releasing similar things first at double $$$
DonTeis195
Did they drop their pricing? Last I looked it was about the same
ChrisLucas1
http://www.virtuix.com/product/omni-package/ $999 without the oculus rift.
DonTeis195
This looks like the 2nd gen - kinda sad they raised the price :/
ChrisLucas1
I mean you'll pay a good few hundred just for a semi decent regular treadmill tbh... personally i'm gonna wait a while though, for this.
kawwmoi
According to the site, $999 but you need a computer that can run it ($1300ish).
shhep
Uhh, gamers in general have computers? Unless you need a standalone unit, any modern rig with VR-read GPU should be enough?
OriginaIPoster
Alright so around $2299 got it
ThatsNotMickeyMouseThatsJustTitDirt
Don't forget the vr headset for 799
Wraivyn
*Gets all of this, plays Minecraft*
IfYouDontFinishYourCommentIWill
That would actually be pretty cool to go for a literal walk in a minecraft world.
Klingon00
Thought the other day that this kind of thing might bring back the arcades since it may be too expensive at home, then thought, eye herpes..
aPokal
Herpes might not, but acne might actually kill a few arcades.
Lacrymology
What if you just brought your own headset? Or a disposable protective piece? Or something like goggles in labs with sterilization cabinets
DarthFluffyBottom
actually, if you pledge $599, you get one.
tyrsfavoritesword
can you recommend a controller?
eroso
It wasn't 599,- for anyone. They failed to deliver the product to kickstarter pledgers :[
Baz37
Link?
DarthFluffyBottom
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katvr/kat-walk-a-new-virtual-reality-locomotion-device
OutragedWolf
@OP, wanted to point out that kickstarter is long over. Ship date was April of this year. The actual company website is (1/?)
OutragedWolf
http://www.katvr.com/ (Chinese) and unless their price is off, which is possible, the product comes to around $5k USD. (2/2)
DarthFluffyBottom
Oh, didn't see the date. You are quite right.
OutragedWolf
The product itself is still amazing, and I thank you for posting. ^-^ Congrats on FP and Renowned.
Varderal
Yes but is it going to go the way a few things like that do where they end up not producing and not returning the money?
eroso
That was exactly what happened. Some seem to have gotten the refund tho. https://www.facebook.com/groups/121090588240286/ (Old kickstarter)
DarthFluffyBottom
Every investors risk. True there. But I guess I'll wait, until they are mass-produced.
karasueve
Where is it being done on? Kickstarter? Indigogo?
DarthFluffyBottom
Kickstarter, link in description.
AnythingMuchShorter
if they deliver, it's kickstarter. It's not a sure thing. 2 out of 6 of mine have failed to deliver.
SightlierGravy
It's been three years since I pledged money for fucking dice. Still no dice. I'm done with Kickstarter.
AnythingMuchShorter
https://cdn.meme.am/instances/64841621.jpg
eroso
This kickstarter was 2015. And you guessed it - they didn't deliver.
acadianViking
They had an old one and they refunded the backers. This is a new one apparently
eroso
Nope, that's the same. This kickstarter isn't active anymore as you can see.
AnythingMuchShorter
You have to watch out for deals that are too good to be true on there. People short the cost of working with manufacturers, all the code 1/2
AnythingMuchShorter
2/2 and hardware needed, packaging, and all the other stuff that makes a camera with $60 in parts cost $300 retail.
DungeonMaster69
This was brought to The Shark Tank. Nobody invested because "nobody who plays videogames would like to stand up from their chair and move"
twozerooz
Wait for the novelty to wear off. Itll go the way of old VR during the 90s
DarthFluffyBottom
Dumbasses
anarkos
Right? I bet after they saw the success of Pokemon Go they were kicking themselves.
mide8
For not having released Pokemon Go themselves.
AppleFoster
Please... all my gym money would just go to this instead.
Iamverymucharousedrightnow
Pokemon GO proved them wrong.
TamponShotgun
Pokemon Go was free. This won't be.
SkidMarks0nMyTowel
I was thinking this is the only way future americans will exercise. Now we're doomed to be like Wall-E humans...
iggyface
They grossly underestimate my desire to look silly in front of people.
UnpopularScrotum
It could be used for law enforcement and military training purposes as well, it's applications aren't just recreational.
oslsblnrkrak
Some places they arleady use videogames to help train soldiers
Runikal
Arma!
Deeznutzz1
i would get this in a heart beat but I'm poor.....
CliffWindham
I'd slap mark Cuban in his god damn mouth for not investing in this
Donnadidit
I'd invest.
pilates4hotties
I think they're correct. I had friends sitting down on the Wii on the very first day. Once the novelty wears off it's a treadmill coathanger
SweetGeekling
It could be argued that the right games/interface could make all the difference though. Wii was pretty cheesy.
Snooj
As a 10 year DDR veteran, I seriously beg to differ.
aazzlano
Literally just got finished with 11 straight hours of Just Dance 2017 and I find this comment. The irony lol. Anyway, bad logic,investors :s
alteriron
they never heard of wii?
NobodyJustBrad
And we all know how WILDLY popular and long-lived that system was. Wait...
CrisprCASrat
Wii was sold out for a long time,it was popular. Wiiu however...
FishstickPizza
One of the reasons it sold out is Nintendo heavily watched how many were being sold at any point in time. They purposely sold less 1/
FishstickPizza
quantity than they could, to make the hype last longer. I worked in retail then, and we would be required to take Wiis off the shelf 2/
GetSchwifty
Of the last gen consoles it sold the most.... at just over 100 million. PS2 is still number 1 over all though.
LychFinderGeneral
It *was* wildly popular. The Wii u was a flop
iggyface
It was wildly popular...?
GavinScreaming
It is one of the most popular systems ever
Sparru
That was quite a bit cheaper as a novelty exercise item.
TheGhostofElizabethShue
https://youtu.be/O6SEXp3-lo8
broccolismoke
Too bad. Videogamers aren't the only people who would enjoy this.
Sephority
That's because the people on that show are old farts that know nothing.
Skyisblue92
Seems smart to me. Look at how many people own VR. Only a small portion of gamers own VR.
KillahQueen
Yeah but the uses aren't just recreational. That dude in the SWAT gear made me think that it could be used for VR training
Beartornado
That's because good VR is prohibitively expensive and it's potential has yet to be reached in terms of gaming options. Give it a decade.
Skyisblue92
an even smaller portion would want to spend thousands on this. They are trying to make money, not be inventive.
GadenKerensky
Oh, they underestimate their audiences. Especially those that would see this as a perfect opportunity for exercise.
LokiKingOfJotunheim
Or military training... Imagine using these to train for entering buildings in a hostile environment. Would be a LOT cheaper.
GadenKerensky
They would STILL require facades and mock ups. To give a greater sense of realism. BUT, it would be a fantastic supplement for more training
TamponShotgun
How much would you be willing to pay for something like this and does your answer represent a mass audience?
FeliciaSexopants
So much & I'm willing to bet yes.
Sonicdahedgie
5k is a bit much, but for 2-3 thousand, this would sell pretty close to hotcakes.
HomWapko
Arcades.
thatkukki
What happened to pokemon go?
Slash0mega
i would play it more if it did not completly lock down my phone.... also winter,
FeliciaSexopants
Pokemon Go happened to Pokemon Go. It's repetitive and glitchy. Users got frustrated.
AmorphousPorpous
Developers looked at a great idea and said "What if we made it worse?"
HeywouldJablowme
Obesity problem solved
GnomeAnn
I heard Pokémon Go fixed that already.
insegrevious
That was the last sensational innovation to change the world for a week.
GadenKerensky
I mean, some probably would be turned off by movement, but the allure of VR is... strong. The better it is, the more we're sucked in.
HeywouldJablowme
It looks amazing, but I'm cautious of getting sucked into a VR world. So much in this world to escape from if you know what I mean
GadenKerensky
I hear you.
Mitchfl
I have watched one of these where the guy was just taking a stroll through skyrim. Can definitely see getting sucked in with that.
AdhesiveJo
What about the Omni by Virtuix? it's pretty much the same thing and was pretty successful, surprised they didn't head the signs.
FortressCraft
Successful? It was a complete and total flop.
stackoverflo
Whatever happened to that?
lickwidghost
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AdhesiveJo
Took a long time to devolop but they are sending out them to the poeple that preordered since last month.
FishstickPizza
The best sign of a recent product being pretty successful is asking that question.
defkkkon
It has had some release to early orderers. My brother-in-law built one with the DIY kit they sold for a while (had to get his own lumber)
defkkkon
Overall it is pretty alright. He had an Oculus DK2 and Hillcrest tracker as well because he was working in engine dev for Bethesda.
Dunny0
Sure, it works if you take baby steps. But what if you walk like a grown ass person?
goofyfoot2010
its for japs
kkanne20
you get a super realistic falling sensation
zorbivore
**fucking trips and falls over with the machine still attached**
HousePest
Seriously, for 5k, you should at least get a base that you can properly walk- let alone run- on.
LychFinderGeneral
5k? It's $600 bucks
HousePest
Oh? OP said 5k in the description. I just took it as truth since I have no plans to get it myself.
HousePest
I cant seem to find the price. Where did you get that $600 from?
isthisURLtheoneeveryonesees
their kickstarter. pledge $599 for complete set, early bird for $649 has 20 spaces left and gets you a $150 chair.
skelitor120
That kickstarter had an estimated date of April 2016 and has gone almost entirely stagnate-- most likely a scam.
HousePest
The "EDIT EDIT" is where OP gives a link to the website to properly purchase it, and claims its 5k on there, though to be fair I couldnt
Dangerneck
Fucking A! That is so badass! I can't wait till I'm 75 and can afford one of these!
Nize426
I'm just going to stick with the controller and watch everyone get slower and slower as the game progresses
PhoenixQueenAzula
Assuming you aren't already old, by then we'll probably have some shit like SAO style full dive tech
guillermoapolosoria
Once I was 7 years old...
hybridjosto
Cant*
rugmiem
You'll get one, grandpa. 2 more years.
TooDumbForRickandMorty
Just wait 10 years til the 7th gen comes out, then you wont even take the 1st gen for free becausr it seems too obselete
mattchops
And play MOBILITY SCOOTER SIMULATOR 2053.
HelloMax
I'll buy you one. Pm me
LannistersSendTheirRetards
Is that when your student loans will be paid off?
JAYK42
I feel like arcades might make a comeback
SoundBoy
At 75 I'd put it on credit... and then never pay. Mwahahahahaa
Lexsteel11
ANNNND until ENOUGH people can afford it that games are designed for it & all use it so it isn't a disadvantage to those that use it.
Rockageddon
You'll be just in time for heart attack city. Imagine horror game this thing? So many dead people. IRL
NoThatsFalse
Cody
OscarPotatos
I tell my daughter that she can put me in a home when I get super old, but they have to let me do pot and play future video games
ekzeko
I'll be that old man floating in his bio tank, hooked to steam from the spinal chord, powning 15 year old shits.
masterswasntworthit
+1 for "do pot"
Fyrepony
I remember a few years ago at PAX prime they had a booth upper floor they were playing L4D2 looked neat
BlncSL8
Virtuix omni did this first, Google them, I think they're more affordable.
butterection
The American Dream
NowSneakyTurtle
Imagine having them at a local arcade. Probably the only way the mass public will get to use it.
pilates4hotties
Ah yeah, good ol' eyebrow lice.
caedescorvidus
I have been saying this for a while now. VR playgrounds, man!
eMeSsBee
I glanced at this and didn't think much but holy shit the possibilities are insane. You can have MP maps and do all sorts of exercise.
Dedeurmetdebaard
Yeah! And the nearest local arcade is only located 20 years away from where I live!
uhhMurdok
You don't have a Dave n Busters around?
Dedeurmetdebaard
The nearest is 3,500 miles away according to Google.
JahNoodles
now i want a local arcade and this in it. as
NowSneakyTurtle
Amen to that!
whitenrdy
Good way to bring back arcades
illegalacorn
VRcades are going to be a real thing in population centers.
acadianViking
Me and some friends are super psyched and even have talked about investing to maybe open one up...
acadianViking
Sadly in Acadiana area Louisiana there aren't enough gamers to pract9cally do this
LavaAxe
Isn't it like $600 for a backer right now? You can't put together $600 until you're 75? How old are you? 74?
AIRBORNEALLTHEWAY
I haven't seen $600 for almost 2 years now, and unless I start selling moonshine again, I probably won't any time soon.
racpd
It'll probably at max be 10 years until this is something everybody owns. I hope. I'm making up my data.
iGoAwayButWeAreTwoOfSoul
It's a bit different backing something than buying it outright though. No guarantee you'll get it.
CryingButtholeLicker
Where do you live, Uganda? I barely make enough for rent with 2 jobs working <50hrs a week
GeneralBullshit
I laughed way more than I expected myself to. +1
ihatewarmpickles
Wow, that actually seems really reasonable
BimmerFarm
You do realize the Kickstarter ended two years ago, right?
StopStaringAtMyUserNameItsVeryShy
Wait what, it's affordable!?
AnythingMuchShorter
It's a kickstarter and they might have overpromised saying they can deliver this for $600 a pop, 150k backing total, so maybe not
TheLetterKay
I have about $4 disposable income every month after just the bare minimum bills. I'm even illegally driving, can't afford car insurance.
FourForYouGlenCoCoYouGoGlenCoCo
Well shit
ThermoNuke
Ive been there, but I implore you to find a way to earn the extra cash for car insurance. Lack of can really ruin your life or others.
GeneralBullshit
What do you do for a living? Can I ask how your life is? Sorry if I'm asking something I shouldn't
LavaAxe
$4 a month to reach $600 will take about 12½ years. What are you 62 years old?
sharon838
I hope things get better for you. Any way you can go to college? (Or maybe you're already in college.)
DreadPierateRoberts
Depending on where you live i can you better work.
blahtotheblahblah
I think you a word
happiergnome
You can do this. Your time will come. Check out plasma donations, usually $200-$300 a month on a visa cash card.
TheLetterKay
We are getting a plasma center sometime in the next year. It'll be the first paying one in my city. They don't allow more than $100 a month.
GeneralBullshit
As someone who is a plasma, and have been donating blood for 4 years - you can get paid for it? Not that I'm going to stop even if others do
WhoTheFuckisGavin
Depends on country. In Belgium it's illegal to pay in money for blood/plasma. You can get some gifts like cinema tickets but not money
amirelevant
You are a plasma?
GeneralBullshit
Not that I'm going to stop donating just because others get paid for it while I don't* saw that my comment was confusing
JahNoodles
you shut your smart young mouth, gotta link?
BimmerFarm
The Kickstarter ended two years ago, but the link is in the original post.
SuchofuTheSexy
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katvr/kat-walk-a-new-virtual-reality-locomotion-device/rewards
Flamingosbitch
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YouWantSomeSpitFactsAndYouKnowIt
I'd put a dot but I don't earn money
anotherusernamed
I earn the right to have food....kinda like money.
ArtMadeofYourComment
Yeah, it says estimated delivery is April of this year. Sign up now and we'll deliver six months ago!
PenisOfDeath
The Kat Walk also comes with complimentary time travel, one time use only.
RationalDiscourse
Fhffbhjfvbj KAT WALK
RedBeardedTrucker
Dippin' Dots.
SpaceWeatherMan
Why does no one want to have dinner with the CEO guy?
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TheLodown
Dottin it
fluffyunicowsofdeath
Moo→.
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