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Big Hit VR Baseball Provides Virtual Way To Take Swings On ‘Big League Quality’ Pitches

Related Topics: Virtual reality, Baseball

If, like the rest of us, you’ve harbored aspirations to one day step up to a major league plate for an at-bat, well, you’re probably out of luck.

But, if you want to try out the next best thing, perhaps video game startup Big Hit Games’ virtual reality baseball game — Big Hit VR Baseball — may pique your interest.

With the requisite VR gear — the HTC Vive headset and tracked motion controllers — you are able to go up against “big league quality” fastballs, sliders, curves and changeups, all in the comfort of your own living room.