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VRcade Releases World’s First Wireless Virtual Reality System at Dave & Buster’s

The VRcade system utilizes a proprietary, hygienic, wireless head mounted display, a wireless VR pistol, and customized optical tracking technology to achieve perfect 1:1 control while eliminating simulation sickness. The new system allows anyone to step into a wide variety of experiences, from interactive films, games, and reality-bending scenarios, without the hindrance of cords, massive up-front costs, or complicated controllers.

The VRcade system employs several key technology differentiators when compared to in-home virtual reality.

●      Unlike wired alternatives, the wireless HMD allows for effortless freedom in VR as well as simultaneous multiplayer possibilities.

●      Customized optical tracking technology enables users to experience low latency, sub-millimeter accuracy, across large spaces.

●      New software and hardware can be deployed and integrated regularly, ensuring a consistent supply of new virtual reality content over time from VRcade and a variety of third-party developers.

"Since 2010, the goal of the VRcade has been to track 8 simultaneous players across 15,000 square feet," said Jamie Kelly, President. "This deployment is designed for a single player in a 225 square foot space with much larger, multi-player installations for sale and lease in the near future."

VRcade has launched the system with Time Zombies™, a zombie survival shooter, and Interstellar Marine's Bullseye, a target shooting range developed by Zero Point Software. This deployment is a pilot for out-of-home virtual reality. Data and feedback will be used to improve VRcade hardware and software over time.

See the full story here: http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/07/15/752421/10141861/en/VRcade-Releases-World-s-First-Wireless-Virtual-Reality-System-at-Dave-Buster-s.html