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October 14, 2015 07:49 pm GMT

Mark Zuckerberg shows off virtual reality ping pong

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Ping pong has never looked so cool.

Virtual reality ping pong, courtesy of Facebook's Oculus Rift, could very soon be a reality. Calling it the "craziest Oculus experience I've had recently," Facebook CEO Zuckerberg showed off a new Toy Box demo that allows people to play games with each other in real time using their hands, even if they aren't in the same room.

See also: Grab on to virtual reality and hold tight with the Oculus Touch

While we've seen Toy Box demos before, the latest video really highlights its potential

"You feel like you're right there with your friend even though they may be halfway around the world," Zuckerberg wrote on Facebook. "And not only can you hit the ball back and forth, but you can turn gravity up and down to simulate completely different worlds — outer space, under water and so on." Read more...

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