What the fuck are you on about?. New Gate isn't even 10% similar to SAO. It's not about the fucking VRMMO trope. It's about how author started the story 1:1 like SAO.
I could see that as a reason but then why not as gloves or the like? I think they just wanted to be lazy and used what looks like traced versions of the Occulus controllers.
I hate how the controllers are also held backwards. Unless bro is some pro gamer with a niche way to hold them, there is no excuse for you to draw them backwards.
I know i always complain about how shit garbage is but still read it, my addiction might be too strong.