Got a little excited when i read about Virtuix which, at "only" $500 seemed to offer complete virtual reality gaming. But then i realized that the $500 is just for the shoes and platform. You'd have to get an Oculus Rift to wear over your face, and right now you can only pre-order a "development kit" for one of those, and it's another $300. Plus you'd need a wireless controller and a sensor, etc.. And it's PC only. But it does look like they are getting there, and one day it'll be cool (and cheaper).

I'm just amazed that it's video games, and not porn, that is blazing the trail here.

did you read Ready Player One?

Hadn't even heard of it.

you should check it out. Ernest Cline is the author.