While virtual reality gaming appears to be in decline, there is still significant interest in more immersive gaming experiences. Virtuix Inc, creator of the Omni One full-body VR system, announced earlier today that it is now available in Canada, with Meta Quest support coming in June!
“Expanding into Canada is an important step as we continue to scale internationally. We’re seeing strong demand for full-body VR experiences, and we’re excited to make Omni One available to Canadian customers starting today.”
~Jan Goetgeluk, CEO of Virtuix
The Omni One full-body VR System
The Virtuix Omni One system allows gamers to play VR titles and fitness apps via wireless PC streaming on a specialized treadmill. For those without a PC VR headset, the company does have a proprietary headset with games and apps specifically designed for Omni One. For those with Meta Quest headsets, those will be supported in June under the official Made for Meta program. Select Meta Quest titles will feature full, native compatibility with the Omni One treadmill and sensors.
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Exercise while gaming!
While gaming is the main focus of the Omni One full-body VR system, a significant benefit is that it combines gameplay with physical activity.
“The Canadian launch includes both the plug-and-play Omni One complete system and Omni One Core, Virtuix’s PCVR configuration designed for users with existing VR headsets. Both models enable users to physically walk, run, crouch, and jump in 360 degrees within virtual environments, delivering a fully immersive experience that blends gaming with physical activity.
“Often described as the “Peloton for Gamers,” Omni One combines immersive gameplay with meaningful physical activity. Depending on gameplay intensity, users can burn up to 700 calories per hour, with some customers reporting significant fitness results, including losing more than 40 pounds in four months while using Omni One.
~Vitruix Omni One press release
Check out the Omni One trailer below, as you can see, it looks like it can be quite the workout!
Technical specifications
Technical specifications of the Omni One full-body VR system include:
- Omni One treadmill
- Size: 48″w x 60″d x 48″h
- Weight: 150lbs
- Supported User Height: 4’4″ to 6’4″
- Supported User Weight: Up to 250lbs
- Vest Size: Up to 46″ waist
- Charging Cables: USB-C
- Omni One VR Headset
- Headset Model: Customized Pico 4U
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen2
- RAM: 12GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 256 GB
- Resolution: 2160×2160 per eye, 1200 PPI
- Optics: 105° field of view, pancake lenses
- Interaction: Inside-out tracking, full-color passthrough
- Battery: 5700 mAh capacity
- Controllers: 6DoF haptic controllers with 20 sensors
Price & Availability of the Omni One
There are two versions of this full-body VR system: the Omni One, which includes the Omni One treadmill, a standalone VR headset, and access to the Omni One game store, and the Omni One Core, which is designed for users with existing PC VR headsets and a SteamVR games library. The Omni One includes the Omni One Treadmill, a Customized VR Headset, a Pair of Hand Controllers, a Pair of Overshoes, a Pair of Foot Trackers, and Cleaning Essentials. The Omni One Core, on the other hand, includes the Omni One Treadmill, a Pair of Overshoes, a Pair of Foot Trackers, Cleaning Essentials, and a Bluetooth Dongle for wireless play.
The Virtuix Omni One full-body VR system isn’t cheap, though, and will set you back $3,495 USD (roughly $4,787 CAD) for Omni One and $2,595 USD (roughly $3,555 CAD) for Omni One Core. Fortunately, they have a monthly payment program to help ease the hit on your wallet!
With any luck 🤞, we’ll have one of these to review in the near future, so stay tuned and check back often for updates. Is this something you think you’ll be picking up to enhance your gaming and/or get a workout while gaming?
