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===Commercial Launch=== | ===Commercial Launch=== | ||
The Virtuality 1000SU VR system prototype was first shown at the Computer Graphics '90 exhibition held at [[Alexandra Palace]] in London<ref name="wikipedia"/>. The commercial versions, including the 1000SD and 1000CS models, were officially announced in October 1990 and released in arcades in 1991, during what was one of the biggest years the amusement arcades would ever see<ref name="vrs"/>. The sit-down 1000SD was specifically targeted at flight simulation and driving titles that required fixed seating<ref name="time">McFerran, D. "Virtuality Gave Us '90s VR | The Virtuality 1000SU VR system prototype was first shown at the Computer Graphics '90 exhibition held at [[Alexandra Palace]] in London<ref name="wikipedia"/>. The commercial versions, including the 1000SD and 1000CS models, were officially announced in October 1990 and released in arcades in 1991, during what was one of the biggest years the amusement arcades would ever see<ref name="vrs"/>. The sit-down 1000SD was specifically targeted at flight simulation and driving titles that required fixed seating<ref name="time">McFerran, D. "Virtuality Gave Us '90s VR - Now Its Legacy Is Being Celebrated." Time Extension. April 30, 2024.</ref>. | ||
===Market Position and Distribution=== | ===Market Position and Distribution=== | ||
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===Physical Specifications=== | ===Physical Specifications=== | ||
* | * '''Pod Dimensions''': 1.20m W × 1.45m L × 1.65m H | ||
* | * '''Total Weight''': 320 kg (complete pod) | ||
* | * '''Power Requirements''': 240V AC, 750W maximum | ||
* | * '''Shell Design''': Bright red molded plastic with "VIRTUALITY" embossing<ref name="commons">Wikimedia Commons. "Virtuality-1000SD-VR-Arcade-System.jpg." March 9, 2024.</ref> | ||
==Games Library== | ==Games Library== | ||
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<ref name="pureamiga">Pure Amiga. "The Amiga not-quite-3000." July 26, 2022. https://www.pureamiga.co.uk/2022/07/26/the-amiga-not-quite-3000/</ref> | <ref name="pureamiga">Pure Amiga. "The Amiga not-quite-3000." July 26, 2022. https://www.pureamiga.co.uk/2022/07/26/the-amiga-not-quite-3000/</ref> | ||
<ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "Virtuality Visette 1: Full Specification." Accessed June 26, 2025. https://vr-compare.com/headset/virtualityvisette1</ref> | <ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "Virtuality Visette 1: Full Specification." Accessed June 26, 2025. https://vr-compare.com/headset/virtualityvisette1</ref> | ||
<ref name="time">McFerran, D. "Virtuality Gave Us '90s VR | <ref name="time">McFerran, D. "Virtuality Gave Us '90s VR - Now Its Legacy Is Being Celebrated." Time Extension. April 30, 2024.</ref> | ||
<ref name="xin">VR & AR Wiki. "Virtuality." Accessed June 26, 2025. https://xinreality.com/wiki/Virtuality</ref> | <ref name="xin">VR & AR Wiki. "Virtuality." Accessed June 26, 2025. https://xinreality.com/wiki/Virtuality</ref> | ||
<ref name="aixr">Pulkka, A. "Best XR Headsets for Location-based Entertainment – Part One: Legacy Hardware." AIXR Insights. January 6, 2022.</ref> | <ref name="aixr">Pulkka, A. "Best XR Headsets for Location-based Entertainment – Part One: Legacy Hardware." AIXR Insights. January 6, 2022.</ref> | ||