{"id":574987,"date":"2026-04-10T01:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T01:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/574987\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T01:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T01:26:14","slug":"we-tried-malaysias-first-vr-go-kart-experience-and-it-was-a-blast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/574987\/","title":{"rendered":"We Tried Malaysia\u2019s First VR Go-Kart Experience, And It Was A Blast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/saysdotcom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@saysdotcom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TikTok<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VZzynzi6RGJG0QbRfy3O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">WhatsApp<\/a>\u00a0for the latest stories and breaking news.<\/p>\n<p>A new era of interactive play has officially arrived in Malaysia as Evolt XR launches its flagship immersive entertainment centre in Selangor yesterday, 7 April<\/p>\n<p>This innovative concept aims to bridge the gap between physical entertainment and virtual environments, introducing a suite of high-tech attractions designed to transform how local enthusiasts connect and compete. <\/p>\n<p>The debut marks a significant strategic shift for Evolt Karting, expanding from traditional electric racing into the rapidly growing sector of location-based immersive entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"img-fluid\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0183-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"SAYS.com\"  \/>Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/says.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Aaron Abel Colin\/SAYS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At the heart of this expansion is XR Go-Karting, a first-of-its-kind experience in the country that merges real-world driving with virtual reality (VR)<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"img-fluid\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC08398-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/says.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">EvoltXR (Provided to SAYS)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Players take the wheel of an electric kart while wearing a specialised VR headset, navigating digital landscapes and picking up power-ups in a blend of virtual and mixed reality.<\/p>\n<p>The moderate pace, combined with the whimsical nature of the virtual track, makes it suitable for all ages, though drivers may want to avoid bumper-to-bumper racing. <\/p>\n<p>Prices for the VR karting experience start from RM60 per session for Junior karts, and RM70 per session for Max karts.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"img-fluid\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0259-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/says.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Aaron Abel Colin\/SAYS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Complementing the racing arm is XR Laser Tag \u2014 a fast-paced, multiplayer experience set within a futuristic sci-fi battlefield<\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional laser tag, this version accurately mirrors every physical movement made by the player in the digital game world, engaging participants in dynamic player-versus-player (PvP) combat.<\/p>\n<p>Up to 20 people can join a 10-minute session, with each team having 10 players.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"img-fluid\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC08797-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/says.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">EvoltXR (Provided to SAYS)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The game offers a multitude of power-ups and items, such as the combat shield, shotgun, grenade launcher, plasma launcher, and more, to keep players on their toes.<\/p>\n<p>The attraction starts at RM30 per person, with the second game priced at RM25. For the third game onwards, the session costs RM20.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"img-fluid\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SAYS-COVER-IMAGE-TEMPLATE-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"SAYS.com\"  \/>Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/says.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">EvoltXR (Provided to SAYS)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the official opening, guests can enjoy a 30% discount on all Evolt XR experiences with every standard karting session purchase during the launch month<\/p>\n<p>Act fast as this limited-time promotion ends on 30 April, encouraging early adopters to test the new tech at the Selangor flagship venue.<\/p>\n<p>Interested participants are encouraged to book their slots via the official <a href=\"https:\/\/evoltkarting.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a> or follow the brand&#8217;s social media updates for the latest session times and availability.<\/p>\n<p>Follow SAYS Tech on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/saystech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/says.tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, &amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@saystech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TikTok<\/a>\u00a0for the latest in tech in Malaysia and the world!<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Follow us on\u00a0Instagram,\u00a0TikTok, and\u00a0WhatsApp\u00a0for the latest stories and breaking news. 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