Virtusphere: The Giant Stupidity Bubble

Ah, virtual reality. I remember playing with these new-fangled contraptions way back in the early 90's. They were big and clunky and had the shittiest control interface I've ever had the displeasure of using. The 3D auto-scroll format nauseated the fuck out of me too. Yes, the bathroom at Blockbuster Golf and Games was never quite the same after that fateful 7th grade band field trip. I dug it, though, and, after I finished vomiting, went back for more.

Well, with any luck, I might get to relive that experience some time soon with the Virtusphere!

Basically, the thing is a giant, 3-dimensional human hampster wheel. You can walk, jump, and run in any direction and the dork-ball will respond appropriately. Plus, the headset and controller are wireless, so you'll only have you own stupid ass to blame when fall and break your face.

I somehow have a hard time seeing this thing having much success outside of some sort of military training aide. It's huge and is sure to be expensive, both for arcades (do they even has those any more?) and for players. Plus, who's gonna wanna wear the tight little suit?

Read more at Gizmag.

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