Now that some of the biggest brands in the entertainment industry are releasing affordable VR headsets, amusement parks around the world are adopting this technology to enhance the kinds of thrilling experiences they can offer. While haunted train rides, outer space excursions and superhero flights could be experienced just by strapping on a headpiece, these simulations are being turned into full-body experiences with ride equipment.
At Six Flags, guests wear wireless headsets on 'New Revolution Virtual Reality Coaster' and 'SUPERMAN: The Ride Virtual Reality Coaster,' which feature 360-degree content that's synced with the motions of the roller coaster.
Other noteworthy examples include single-person pods and arcade-type units like the Krush Moveo and Eleetus Motion Simulator Game System that also involve a person's full body in a dynamic 3D storytelling adventure.
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Free-Rotation VR Pods
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VR Amusement Rides
Alton Towers Resort's 'Galactica' is a Virtual Reality Roller Coaster
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Action-Packed Adventure Simulators
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Deceptive VR Test Drives
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Virtual Reality Rides
This 3D Experience Invites People to Experience Storytelling Via Technology
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Mall Skydiving Simulators
Warner Bros Used Virtual Reality Skydiving to Promote 'Point Break'
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VR Theme Park Rides
The Thorpe Park Ghost Train will Scare Guests with Immersive Thrills
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Alien-Fighting VR Roller Coasters
The New Revolution VR Roller Coaster Updates an Existing Ride
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Intense Arcade Simulators
The New Eleetus Motion Simulator Game Would Enhance Arcade Capabilities
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VR Roller Coasters
This Theme Park is Equipping Its Superman-Themed Coasters with VR Headsets
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Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
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Virtual Reality Ride Previews
This Roller Coaster Simulation Previews a Real, Record-Breaking Ride
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