Six Flags has opened its first virtual reality roller coaster, at Six Flags Over Texas.
The ribbon has been cut! VR is officially at Six Flags Over Texas! #SpringBreak #OnlyOverTx pic.twitter.com/1nRqDVV6oU
— Six Flags Over Texas (@SixFlagsOverTX) March 15, 2016
The Shock Wave got The New Revolution VR animation, which also will debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain later this month. You can read more about Six Flags' VR plans in our original post: Six Flags to Add Virtual Reality to Nine Coasters This Year and check out a preview of The New Revolution at SFMM in our video:
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Why go on a coaster only to look into goggles?
I want to see the hills, turns and blind spots....
I find it really amusing that throughout the enthusiast community there was overwhelming dislike for this idea, but every review I've read from Shockwave has been very positive about the experience. I'm excited to give it a try at SFMM at the end of the month, and if the reviews were right I have a feeling a lot of naysayers may be eating their words if they give it a try with an open mind.
By the way, if you want to get technical, Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags Over Georgia actually opened on Saturday with VR for a couple hours before glitches caused them to pull the system. That is the one issue I've been hearing...the technology is new and can have problems. When it does work, it is said to be excellent, but just like any new attraction there will be some test and adjust needed in the first few weeks.
Hey AJ - I will look forward to your unbiased review..
I can see creating a new attraction to use the VR but not using an already built coaster. They can have a mild ride and make it seem like huge hills and inversions using the VR technology. The cost saving for construction will be fantastic. Small ride that feels huge.
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Looks really fun and I can't wait to try one this year!