Finally, a virtual reality roller coaster is coming to a Six Flags near you
What's better than flying through the air at high speeds like a magical bird, laughing in the face of gravity, all while strapped to a safety harness?
Doing all of that, plus wearing a virtual reality headset at the same time. BEHOLD:
At least that's the bet Samsung and Six Flags theme parks are making — the two companies are partnering to create the world's first virtual reality roller coasters.
That may sound complex, but it's exactly what it sounds like. Take a normal roller coaster experience and add VR headsets! Voila!
Just like this video:
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Here's how Six Flags — hilariously, though not intentionally hilariously — describes the combination in its announcement:
Six Flags is taking its signature brand of thrills to the next level and beyond in fully immersive, virtual riding experiences using Samsung Gear VR. Some of Six Flags’ most popular coasters will be equipped to allow riders wearing Samsung Gear VR headsets to feel the heart-pumping adrenaline of steep drops, inverted loops and powerful twists and turns as gyros, accelerometers and proximity sensors synchronize all of the action in an incredibly realistic 360-degree virtual reality world.
The partnership kicks off in nine US-based Six Flags theme parks, and will pair Samsung's Gear VR headset with iconic Six Flags rides like "Superman".
These are the locations (and rides) if you're interested in checking out the VR/roller coaster experience for yourself:
- Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, opening March 10 to Season Pass Holders as a special sneak preview
- Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags Over Georgia outside of Atlanta, opening March 12 to Season Pass Holders as a special sneak preview
- The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles, opening March 26 to Season Pass Holders as a special sneak preview
- Ninja at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri
- Steamin’ Demon at The Great Escape in Lake George, New York
- Goliath at La Ronde in Montreal
- SUPERMAN Krypton Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas
- SUPERMAN The Ride at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts
- SUPERMAN Ride of Steel at Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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