Have you ever longed to exercise while gaming, WITHOUT wagging a Wii Remote or placing a treadmill in front of your tv? If Virtuix Omni has their way, we’ll all be burning off the fat in-game with this incredible VR rig.

The Virtuix Omni is a groundbreaking new piece of technology, unlike anything else being developed for video games. Utilizing a slick platform with a safety rail, special shoes with detachable tracking pods, and an Oculus Rift (sold separately) you can create the ultimate VR setup. One needs only to view the Fallout 4 demo video below to glimpse one possible future for gaming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UfZ_0yCBxM

According to the official site, the Virtuix Omni is:

“…a first-of-its-kind virtual reality system that deeply immerses you in your favorite games by allowing you to stand up and walk around in the virtual environment. Walking and running in virtual reality creates an unprecedented sense of immersion that cannot be experienced sitting down. Step into your favorite games and experience a whole new level of play.

The Omni engages the entire body and transforms the gaming experience. Walk, run, strafe, sit, or jump in 360 degrees to steer your avatar without restraints. Live the adventure and be transported beyond the couch. The Omni immerses you in virtual quests while keeping you in shape for the real world.”

For those of you eager to become an early adopter, you can pre-order the Virtuix Omni on their website. Additional rails, harnesses, shoes and pods can also be purchased.

My Opinion:

No joke, I want one! Eagle-eyed viewers will notice some in-game difficulties with that particular setup and game, unless the guy’s aim is just really that bad. Even so, it’s easy to see how this thing could revolutionize gaming with some tweaks and updates. If this is the future of my favorite hobby, that’s cool with me. I’m still waiting for the zombie apocalypse, though…

Chris Cobb is an Associate Writer at MONG and has been waiting for the day when a Tron-like world is created. When he isn’t daydreaming about running around with Olivia Wilde in a digital landscape, he can be found on Twitter.