You don’t need a lot of space to enjoy virtual reality gaming, but a good chair certainly can elevate the experience. That’s where Roto is aiming to make a mark, as it recently unveiled what it calls the first gaming chair designed specifically for Meta Quest headsets. Made in partnership with Meta, the Roto VR Explorer is designed to take advantage of the “look and turn” technology in Quest VR headsets.
In a nutshell, this allows you to move around a VR environment more seamlessly, a feature that does work well considering that the Quest headsets are wireless. The downside here is that the system doesn’t work too smoothly if you’re seated, and flicking the analogue stick for quick turns can be jarring. With the Roto VR Explorer chair, you’ve got a secure seat with 360-degree movement, allowing you to quickly move around environments without having to worry about accidentally booting a pet.
The other cool feature is that the chair has a built-in rumble pack, allowing it to sync with a dongle connected to your headset, register actions, and send a jolt from the base through your entire body. Roto says the gaming chair is compatible with over 400 games and apps from the Meta Quest store, and for build quality, it has back supports, adjustable seat height, a footrest, cable management, and a high-quality leather finish. It even has a modular design that supports a range of accessories, if you own them.
Ideally, this should make navigation in games feel far smoother, although the chair will have a hefty price tag of $800. For VR enthusiasts, this could be a good investment for comfy gaming sessions, especially with games like Assassin’s Creed Nexus, Synapse, or the upcoming Batman Arkham Shadow. Preorders are now open on Roto’s website, and the chair is scheduled to start shipping out in October.
If you’ve been looking to dive into virtual reality, the Meta Quest 3 is arguably the best consumer-grade VR headset on the market right now. It has plenty of power, the controllers are comfortable, and the experience of wireless VR gaming is very fun, especially with games like Beat Saber and Arizona Sunshine 2. There aren’t any deals right now, but you can get the entry-level Meta Quest 3 with 128GB of storage capacity for $500. Throw in the Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap as well, just for extra comfort and battery life, and you can enjoy some long gameplay sessions with it.
Meta Quest 3 deals
Meta Quest 3 (128GB) — $500Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap — $61 ($70)Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap and battery (Amazon) — $129
