There’s a VR Arcade for Mario Kart – But You’d Need a Flight Ticket

Before Super Nintendo World opens their doors, your best bet of experiencing true action for Mario Kart will probably be in VR.

Bandai Namco announced that there will be an official “Mario Kart” game designed entirely for virtual reality. The catch? It’s in the newly debuted flagship virtual reality arcade, VR Zone Shinjuku, which will open next month. In case you haven’t already connected the dots – it’s in Japan. Start saving up for a flight ticket?

The arcade will be nearly 40,000 square feet, and will feature over 15 virtual reality games. All hopes not lost though – an executive at Bandai Namco told The Japan Times that the goal is “to spread VR Zone facilities around the world.”

For the Mario Kart VR experience, Players sit in a metal rig designed to look like a go-kart, wearing an HTC Vive headset as well as sensors on both of their hands. The race is seen in the first person, and famous “Mario Kart” items such as the red and blue shells are tossed at opponents by gesturing with your hands.

Have a look at the trailer.

 

 

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