VZFit for home

[Spyder17]

Not sure if this company knows where they are going. They abandon the VIRZoom bike for the VZ Fit bike for the gym , but now are trying to see if we will fork over money for VR eqquipment to use the VZ fit at home. Why not just support the original bike for home use?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScki6Ai4XWmAPHZ3GRj-TpzgLZdNWF1el1Ngy575kERvgPJ6w/viewform

[hisui]

I was actually kind of insulted by the survey. I spent 300+ dollars on a bike that you sucked at supporting and you're asking me if I would spend *another* 200-400 dollars for VR exercise at home?

I might. But not from this company. Fool me once....

[hisui]

Ha... Hahaha.. Hahahhaahahha.. Oh these guys are funny.

[TheN8torious]

Just got the email that the sensors are available for pre-order. $99.95 PLUS a $14.95 monthly fee for the "hardware license" (what happens if you want to cancel?). Existing VirZOOM bike owners will get a free lifetime license as a thank you for being an early adopter.

I guess this is good news, but I know I put in the survey that I was against a monthly fee (would rather pay for each app individually that way I wouldn't have crap I don't want forced down my throat). Also, the email only mentions supporting the Oculus Go and the Oculus Quest. No mention of Rift (or Vive for that matter). So, again, they're going to alienate a decent percentage of their demographic by trying to force them to upgrade their VR headset. Gee, I wonder if that will work...

[digitaljackson]

I'm a Vive user and did not get the email offering the sensor pre-order.

[digitaljackson]

Originally posted by Spyder17:

Not sure if this company knows where they are going. They abandon the VIRZoom bike for the VZ Fit bike for the gym , but now are trying to see if we will fork over money for VR eqquipment to use the VZ fit at home. Why not just support the original bike for home use?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScki6Ai4XWmAPHZ3GRj-TpzgLZdNWF1el1Ngy575kERvgPJ6w/viewform

So, what should I see when I go to this link?

All I get is -

"VZfit for Home Use
The form VZfit for Home Use is no longer accepting responses.
Try contacting the owner of the form if you think this is a mistake."

I guess this was a survey that is no longer active?

[Spyder17]

This is the link to the announcement about the VZFIt for home. The next to last paragraph mentions the VirZoom owners.

https://virzoom.com/blog/vzfit-for-personal-use-now-available-for-pre-order/

[digitaljackson]

Originally posted by Spyder17:

This is the link to the announcement about the VZFIt for home. The next to last paragraph mentions the VirZoom owners.

https://virzoom.com/blog/vzfit-for-personal-use-now-available-for-pre-order/

Thanks for the link. This is interesting -

"VZfit Explorer, a brand-new application that allows you to ride anywhere through the world in VR"

Not so sure I believe this one -

"Both applications will be improved with regular online updates"

Thing is, I don't own a regular stationary bike or a Oculus Go, so will be a big chunk of money to start using the sensor. Also not sure I want to give this company anymore of my money. I'm waiting to see more info on the Nordic Track VR bike... might be the way to go for myself.

[TheN8torious]

Originally posted by digitaljackson:

Thing is, I don't own a regular stationary bike or a Oculus Go, so will be a big chunk of money to start using the sensor. Also not sure I want to give this company anymore of my money. I'm waiting to see more info on the Nordic Track VR bike... might be the way to go for myself.

Yeah, I'm in a tough spot because I've been set up for PC VR from the beginning (Oculus DK1). I now have a consumer Rift, a GTX 970, and a huge library of VR games on Steam. I'm not jumping into a closed platform just for the sake of this. IF Oculus Quest does follow through on its possible Wifi streaming option, then maybe I'll upgrade down the line. But for now, VirZoom has eliminated me as a possible buyer...before the thing even launches.

[hisui]

I am a (seemingly rare) PSVR user. Same boat though really. I'm not spending another penny to use virzoom products. I've spent enough.

[hisui]

I'll even say this... I would be willing to buy the sensor and maybe even pay the monthly fee (though I guess I wouldn't have to.)

Needing a whole new VR platform is the deal breaker.

[TheN8torious]

Honestly, part of me wonders if any game developers could take the sensor and make it compatible with Rift/Vive and games on Steam. Probably too small of an audience to really be worth anybody's time. But once you have the hardware in place, you'd think people could adapt it to fit their needs. Wishful thinking, I'm sure.

[hisui]

I assume I could use the sensor on the virzoom bike and just disregard the normal dongle. They say it works on any stationary bike so I would think I can throw a sensor on the virzoom bike's crank.

But again there's no way I'm shelling out the money for oculus go. I already have 2 VR systems if you count Samsung Gear.

[BonusSoda]

I am waiting for a reply back to confirm if PC and mobile are dead in the water officially or if they'll support it after Oculus exclusivity.

[hisui]

I'm guessing they're sticking to one platform to make things more cost effective and easier development. Not holding my breath (especially as a PSVR guy)

[digitaljackson]

I just read the thread by user "livingonwheels" saying he can't get anyone from Virzoom to contact him regarding replacement parts for his bike. Why would I give this company more money if they are not going to at least reply to us still using the bike!?