It's awesome and I think it's a far better solution then a dedicated virtual cabinet.

I was surprised about the comments made of how this type of a setup could replace real pinball machines and impact prices. I think that's a bunch of BS. Even though this setup is cool it's still a simulation, you have to strap a headset to your face and the social aspect of the game is gone.

While the creator thinks this could replace real pinball I think it will do the opposite and result in more people buying real pins. There's a bunch of racing simulators out there, several that work in VR, yet it won't stop people from wanting real Mustangs, Cameron, etc.

I have a Rift on preorder and definitely plan to build something like this.

Yup! I'm hoping to have mine by end of April. I also have an HTC Vive on preorder and have been debating which one to keep. Apparently the field of view is lower on the Rift compared to the Vive but I'm now reading a lot of conflicting reports. It does seem like the Rift has less of screen door affect then the Vive.

Had a chance to finally play some Pinball FX2 tonight on my Oculus Rift. Playing VR pinball on the Rift is easily the best and most immersive virtual pinball setup I've tried to date. Not only are the tables in VR but when you play them the room around you is themed to the table and has it's own animations surrounding it. For example in one of the games that uses a submarine exploration theme you are basically playing the pinball machine inside an aquarium with fish and even a shark circling you (never blocks your vision to the game). Overall just awesome.

I'll be building one of these VR pinball cabinets as soon as I can.