StyM
02-15-2017, 07:16 AM
https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/15/imax-launch-first-vr-center-los-angeles/
The first of many planned IMAX theaters dedicated to virtual reality has opened in Los Angeles. Trading large, wraparound screens for small, immersive headsets, the facility allows anyone to experience VR without buying a high-end gaming PC or video game console. As UploadVR reports, the LA center has a mixture of HTC Vive and Starbreeze StarVR headsets. They're stored in 14 isolated "pods" which also contain a Dbox cinema chair, a vibration-emitting Subpac vest and a variety of physical controllers. You can buy experiences individually, such as John Wick Chronicles, or grab a "sampler" if you want a broader taste of VR.
IMAX has been teasing its VR centers for almost a year now. Since then, we've seen other cinema chains, such as MK2 in Paris, construct similar installations dedicated to virtual immersion. The idea is simple: most people have never tried the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, due to a lack of funds or space in their living room. There's also a group of people who just want to try the occasional experience -- if you're a climbing fan, for instance, you might want to play S?lfar Studios' Everest VR, but little else. With IMAX VR, you can now access these experiences on a pay-as-you-go basis.
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The first of many planned IMAX theaters dedicated to virtual reality has opened in Los Angeles. Trading large, wraparound screens for small, immersive headsets, the facility allows anyone to experience VR without buying a high-end gaming PC or video game console. As UploadVR reports, the LA center has a mixture of HTC Vive and Starbreeze StarVR headsets. They're stored in 14 isolated "pods" which also contain a Dbox cinema chair, a vibration-emitting Subpac vest and a variety of physical controllers. You can buy experiences individually, such as John Wick Chronicles, or grab a "sampler" if you want a broader taste of VR.
IMAX has been teasing its VR centers for almost a year now. Since then, we've seen other cinema chains, such as MK2 in Paris, construct similar installations dedicated to virtual immersion. The idea is simple: most people have never tried the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, due to a lack of funds or space in their living room. There's also a group of people who just want to try the occasional experience -- if you're a climbing fan, for instance, you might want to play S?lfar Studios' Everest VR, but little else. With IMAX VR, you can now access these experiences on a pay-as-you-go basis.
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