Meta Quest gets full-body VR movement system with Omni One for Quest

Virtuix's omnidirectional treadmill technology for immersive VR, which lets you move freely in 360 degrees, is something we've covered before as a complete system that includes a custom headset and a standalone treadmill designed to be paired with a PC and an existing headset. This week, Virtuix is announcing the new Omni One for Quest, which brings its impressive VR treadmill to the Meta Quest ecosystem.

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The all-in-one Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 headsets are the most popular VR headsets on the market today. Even in PC gaming, Valve's latest data show that these devices account for over 60% of all VR gaming on the platform. Although relatively expensive at $2,595 USD, the Omni One for Quest is all about unlocking full movement in a virtual space when paired with compatible games.

Virtuix notes that the growing library of Meta Quest games and experiences that will feature native Omni One for Quest support on day one include VAIL, Forefront, The Boys, and Star Trek: Infection. More titles are coming, and for multiplayer games, there's support for playing online with others, even those that don't have an Omni system.

"Omni One for Quest is a major milestone for VR gaming," said Jan Goetgeluk, CEO of Virtuix. "Working with Meta to bring full-body movement to the Quest ecosystem creates an incredibly immersive and physically active gaming experience that takes VR to the next level. We're excited to bring Omni One to millions of Quest users around the world."

Opening the platform to Meta Quest is a big move as it brings the Omni One technology to more VR gamers and fans than ever before, and as part of a limited-time deal, early adopters will get four games (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, Men in Black: Most Wanted, Exoshock, and Zero Caliber 2) that are Omni One optimized. And as a bonus, Virtuix notes that VR gaming on the Omni One burns 700 calories per hour, transforming gaming and entertainment into a viable exercise program.