Bored at home? Solution! In this blog post we are going to explain why VR should be your next Ottawa family purchase.
SCENARIO:
Let’s start off with a scenario. The kids are bored at home in Ottawa and don’t know what to do with themselves. This is driving you crazy because they’re starting to bug you for things to do.
Introducing VR! VR is one of the most immersive experiences around. VR can be used to play video games, watch movies, or explore virtual landscapes. The list doesn’t end there!
Below is a list of reasons why you and your kids will enjoy VR
Physical Activity:
One of the biggest pros about VR is the physical activity component of it. Rather than sitting on the couch with a controller, VR allows you to be physically active by requiring you to get up out of your seat to complete many of the in-game objectives. There are times that VR games can be quite physically demanding, you might be sweating once you’re finished.
Experience:
VR is extremely immersive. This is because it makes you feel as if you are actually there rather than just looking at the screen, as wearing the VR headset eliminates all visual distractions outside. VR is a great way to keep you or your kids happy and less bored when you’re spending more time at home.
For example, if you’re a Star Wars fan, you can experience the world of Star Wars in the most immersive way possible. You can feel like a Jedi in real life and experience what it’s like to fight with a lightsaber.
Education:
Another pro that VR offers is that it can be educational. VR can be used to explore places and see more in depth on things that you wouldn’t otherwise have the chance to. It has been mentioned by Opencolleges.edu that VR can be used to develop practical skills. One of the biggest benefits to learning practical skills on VR is that it eliminates the risk of practicing an unfamiliar skill.
“When my kids discovered VR, they were practically glued to the living room TV at first. It solved a lot of their boredom issues, and they were raving about how cool and fun it was to use.” From Ottawa
IS VR AFFORDABLE? WHAT IS IT LIKE TO SET UP?
There are plenty of affordable options when it comes to virtual reality in Ottawa. In this blog post we are going to breakdown the two most popular options for VR consoles, the Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR.
PlayStation VR or more simply known as PSVR is an amazing way of experiencing virtual reality. With a load of games to choose from, and more content to come the PSVR system is definitely the biggest bang for your buck.
To get your hands on a complete PSVR set up, you’d be looking at spending $629 for a PS5 console, $299 for the PSVR headset and an extra $100 for games. The total cost for the PSVR set up comes in at $1028 compared to the entire Oculus Rift system at $599, therefore this is an amazing system to use while spending less. Although, there are pros to the Oculus Rift system over the PSVR system. For example, to play on Oculus Rift all you need is what comes in the box. There are no wires needed and you can play from anywhere. The PSVR is wired and may require extra hardware.
Although the Oculus Rift doesn’t require any extra hardware it can still have a lengthy set up process because you still need to set up the console before playing and for somebody with less technical experience this may be somewhat challenging.
You may ask yourself “is it possible for me to try VR without having to set everything up from scratch?” With that question in hand, we shall move on to the next blog post regarding Games to Go’s virtual reality rental carts.
OWNERSHIP, is this right for me?
Games to Go offers clients with a pre-set up and easy to use VR rental. Free delivery is included in the Ottawa/Gatineau area therefore eliminating the need to pick anything up.
The VR rental comes with no prior knowledge needed. All you have to do is plug it in and play.
A Games to Go rep will deliver the VR rental to your home and set everything up for you so that the only question you will have is “How do I play this game?” Once you’re finished, the Games to Go rep will come back to dismantle and pick up your VR rental for you. Therefore, you don’t even have to leave if you don’t want to.
Included in every virtual reality is
- A PlayStation console to power your games
- PSVR headset with move controllers
- Mobile gaming cart on wheels (approximately 26×20” footprint)
- Mounted monitor display
- VR game library with over 20 popular titles included FREE
Getting a VR rental from Games to Go is a great way to try out for a VR limited time and get a good feel for it. Once the rental is over, you can ask yourself “do I enjoy VR, and will I buy a VR system?
For more information about Games to Go or Games to Go virtual reality rentals, visit https://gamestogo.ca/virtual-reality/