If you’ve ever played a racing game in VR, you know that it’s a whole new experience. It can transform a fun experience into something completely next-level. Similarly, you know that if you are playing in VR, you probably need a chaperone. It doesn’t take but a moment and suddenly you’ve got a “YouTube highlight” where you just smacked your shiny TV with a remote. Well, the team at Roto wanted to solve for both of those things and so much more, with a motorized base, full body haptics, and a completely new way to play. While it’s squarely aimed at the Meta Quest (it’s the first patented item with “Look & Turn” tech, made in direct partnership with Meta), I can see this being a huge part of any VR setup. Check out what the Roto team had to say about their upcoming Roto VR Explorer:
“Meta has transformed how we experience virtual reality in recent years, especially so with the standout Quest 3. With the Roto VR Explorer, we’ve been able to amplify that immersion to a whole new level. VR is more than just visuals – it’s about being able to go and explore places and feel like you’re really there. Roto not only solves the challenges of exploring virtual worlds whilst seated, it also offers another layer of immersion with haptic feedback. Roto with Quest offers gamers the most fantastical adventures from the comfort of their home”, says Elliott Myers, CEO and Founder of Roto.
Key features of the Roto VR Explorer include:
- Roto VR’s proprietary Look & Turn technology intuitively rotates users to where they look, solving the problems of 360º viewing, locomotion and motion sickness
- A built-in rumble pack that provides haptic feedback through the whole body, adding tangible immersion
- Developed for Meta Quest headsets and compatible with all seated VR experiences
- Fully compatible with over 400+ games and apps available from the Meta Quest store
- High quality leather seat with back supports, adjustable seat height and a footrest for 360º comfort
- Cable management solution and smart charging
- Modular in design and supports a range of accessories, adding functionality for different types of game set-ups (sold separately)
If you’re a VR junkie like me, you know that goodies like this are exactly how you take off the headset and say “Oh wow, uh…did the sun set?”, not realizing that you’ve been in virtual reality for five hours straight. The price is far more reasonable than I expected as well. At $799, the motorized chair is the first in a new line of Meta-focused add-ons aimed to elevate the experience and timed for the release of their heavily-rumored Meta Quest 3S.
You can jump on the pre-order by the time you read this, with the chair shipping shortly this fall. You can bet we’ll be covering this one, so stay tuned for more about the Roto VR Explorer! Here are all their socials for ways to get your hands on one of these:
More at www.rotovr.com and on social media.
https://www.instagram.com/roto_vr/
https://www.facebook.com/RotoVR
https://www.youtube.com/@RotoVR
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rotovr/
Ron Burke is the Editor in Chief for Gaming Trend. Currently living in Fort Worth, Texas, Ron is an old-school gamer who enjoys CRPGs, action/adventure, platformers, music games, and has recently gotten into tabletop gaming.
Ron is also a fourth degree black belt, with a Master's rank in Matsumura Seito Shōrin-ryū, Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do, Universal Tang Soo Do Alliance, and International Tang Soo Do Federation. He also holds ranks in several other styles in his search to be a well-rounded fighter.
Ron has been married to Gaming Trend Editor, Laura Burke, for 28 years. They have three dogs - Pazuzu (Irish Terrier), Atë, and Calliope (both Australian Kelpie/Pit Bull mixes), and an Axolotl named Dagon!
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