Moses148 t1_jd2rldp wrote on March 21, 2023 at 12:52 PM

Isn't this just the same as the Kat walk, which has been available to the public for awhile

DahakUK t1_jd3m1ca wrote on March 21, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Yeah, but locked down to a proprietary headset with a subscription software service, so worse.

BenVirtuix t1_jd6hvf8 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 4:30 AM

We believe that most consumers want a streamlined experience that is quick and easy to use, similar to a games console, which is why it comes bundled with the excellent Pico Neo 3 Pro headset, with our software preinstalled. Although we are not trying to compete with a device that acts only as a peripheral (with the limitations that come with that approach), we will still have emulation software as well - so, the best of both worlds.

gopostalman t1_jd6pfel wrote on March 22, 2023 at 6:00 AM

I'm curious what type of research you obtained to come to this conclusion.
I asked 38 vr friends (vr chat) a question:
"The Virtuix Omni treadmill doesn't work with your valve index or PCVR (steam); you pay more money for the treadmill + a new vr headset. Is it worth it?"
No, 38 times.
I also heard "why wouldn't you just get a Kat walk?" 4 times.
RemindMe! 1 year "Check Virtuix's Success"

BenVirtuix t1_jd8agxh wrote on March 22, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Most consumers don't use PCVR. If you showed the difference between the two types of product and the experience (hardware setup, software and game configuration, social features, etc.), to a less focused group, I'm sure you would have got a different result. As I mentioned earlier though, there will be emulation software as well, which is a different proposition from the one you presented.