On Saturday we had the opportunity to check out a cool new business in the DFW area called VR Trip! Virtual Reality has become increasingly popular and entertainment venues have been popping up to allow you to experience this new world of technology without having to buy expensive equipment to keep around your home.
The set up was very simple. There were about 8 personal VR stations located in the space. Each space included a screen displaying the VR world the user was in, a headset of the VR goggles with headphones, handheld remotes to control the games and environments and a mat to define the space to stay in. The headphones were a great touch as it really immersed you even more into the virtual world that you choose. In addition, the mat was helpful because otherwise you can very easily wander far without realizing it when submerged into the fantasy.
The owner had the place organized in a way that was very open and not too cramped as I have experienced some of these places being. There were a couple couches throughout the building for those who weren’t actively participating in the VR (or for those like me who get motion sick way too easily!).
There were about forty games or virtual settings to choose from, as well as, a couple of multi-player games that allowed to to participate with others in your group.
There were some other pretty neat additions outside of the standard VR set-up, including a race car simulator and a rollercoaster simulator. I believe the owner told us that the race car was built from the actual inside workings of a Nascar model. This simulator is an additional cost at $2 per minute as it seems to be a bit more advanced it it’s technology. However, the rollercoaster simulator is included in the cost and had a variety of tracks to choose from. We were able to try out one of these, and while it is not anything like experience a real rollercoaster it is still pretty neat. The chair turns side-to-side and upside down to make you feel like you are truly riding the rollercoaster you are seeing through your VR set.
Overall, this was a fun Saturday afternoon outing that I highly recommend if you’re in the DFW area. The owner was so friendly and extremely helpful in us getting comfortable with the technology. Visit their website and request a voucher for a first free visit!
Oh, and if you’re anything like me, take some Dramamine before you go! 🙂
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