15 Virtual Reality Gadgets For That “Different World” Experience
500 million VR headsets could be sold by 2025. That’s a whopping number for those who haven’t explored virtual reality yet. Some might consider it to be unaffordable while others might not like the bulky form factors. But the recent virtual reality gadgets tell a different story altogether. Take a look:
Daydream View VR Headset by Google
Google loves the fact that virtual reality can make you feel as if you’re somewhere else. At I/O this May 2016, they announced Daydream, a platform for high-quality mobile VR. Their goal for Daydream is to simplify the complexity behind virtual reality. It should be mobile so you can easily carry it with you, and it should be friendly and accessible so everyone can enjoy using it. Daydream View is a VR headset and controller by Google that lets you explore new worlds, kick back in your personal VR cinema, and play games that put you at the center of the action.
Samsung 4th Edition Gear VR Headset
Enjoy otherworldly adventures more comfortably with the Samsung 4th Edition Gear VR Headset. Designed to be compatible with the latest smartphones from Samsung, including the Note 7, this newly engineered headset offers a wider field of view of 101 degrees and it also features improvements to enhance your comfort. The midnight blue exterior is complemented by the black interior while the straps have been lengthened and given more padding for added customization.
Dashbon Mask
Mask is a revolutionary, all-in-one, wearable device that combines a pair of HD virtual projection near-eye displays with high-fidelity audio headphones. Just plug Mask into any smartphone with its included HDMI cable and GO! Stream your favorite TV programs, movies, video games and more.
View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack
Start experiencing reality like never before with the View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack. Designed to work with your smartphone, this kit can take you on adventures all around the world and universe. It’s a modern take on the original View-Master, but this time it gets digital. Download the accompanying app available for both Android and iOS smartphones, slide in your phone, hold the device up to your eyes, and get 360-degree views of just about anything.
PlayStation VR Headset
Experience all of your games like you’re there with the PlayStation VR Headset. Working with your PlayStation 4, this headset also connects to your PlayStation Camera to unlock a whole new world in your games. The PlayStation VR offers insanely clear and seamless visuals, letting you move freely and see it all. Additionally, the 3D audio system also lets you experience sound as if you’re there, sensing each sound from their exact position.
VR Smartphone Goggles by Merge
Experience quality virtual reality using just your smartphone with the VR Smartphone Goggles by Merge. Coming in a futuristic purple, you can go on adventures, play games, and even see a concert anywhere you are. Made of soft and lightweight foam, the VR Smartphone Goggles sit comfortable on your face and contour to any shape and they’re durable enough to be thrown into your bag with all of your necessities.
LG 360 VR — Mobile Virtual Reality Just Like Reading Glasses
Designed to go with LG’s new smartphone G5, the LG 360 VR are dedicated virtual reality glasses for the mobile friendly generation. You don’t have to put your phone in them but plug them directly to your phone’s USB-C jack. These glasses are small and about one-third the weight of similar high-end phone-based VR goggles. Inside the design you’ll find two focus-adjustable 1080p OLED screens.
HTC Vive VR Headset
Coming as a joint venture from HTC and Valve, the HTC Vive VR Headset is a fantastic design that delivers on the promise of VR with best-in-class technology and content. You can call Vive headset as the first of its kind which will allow you to be visually, physically and emotionally amazed by new virtual worlds filled with awe-inspiring characters, sights and sounds.
DeePoon VIRGLASS V2 3D Virtual Reality Headset
Get your head in the game, literally, with the DeePeoon VIRGLASS V2 3D Virtual Reality Headset. Your smartphone easily and snugly fits inside this headset so you can view any movie or play any game with the intended realness of 3D and virtual reality. Allowing you to have your very own personal cinema anywhere you go, the DeePoon VIRGLASS Headset is completely adjustable to fit your head with maximum comfort.
Figment VR — Virtual Reality in Your Pocket
Transport yourself to another dimension with your phone with Figment VR, the virtual reality system in your pocket. This sturdy case combines virtual reality and augmented reality for on the go adventures wherever you are. Figment VR works with iPhone to give you fully immersive videos and games as well as experience locations without leaving your couch. The virtual reality experience allows you to move your head toe get realistic 360-degree views with depth perception.
Smartphone-Enabled Virtual Reality Headset by VRKiX
Go on an adventure and transport yourself to another world with the smartphone-enabled Virtual Reality Headset by VRKiX. You can now have adventure awaiting your arrival anywhere you go with this headset. With a pillow-backed head strap with 1.5-inch wide fully adjustable elastic, you won’t need a break any time soon.
Freefly VR — Virtual Reality Smartphone 3D Headset
If you think your smartphone entertainment needs the touch of virtual reality, the Freefly VR headset is what you can go for. Within seconds after wearing this 3D VR headset, you’ll get transferred to a whole new world of entertainment right from your smartphone screen. Since the lightweight device blocks external light, you can enjoy a theater like experience anywhere on the go.
Samsung Gear VR
The soft and flexible cushioning together with the ergonomic design makes the Samsung Gear VR a perfect fit for an immersive digital media experience. It’s like being in front of a mega screen without actually sitting in a real theater. The Samsung Gear VR takes you one step ahead and gives you the opportunity to explore the world of VR beyond your peripheral vision. From exploring exclusive movies to your favorite games, a 360-degree VR experience will now be available through a form factor which is not only comfortable but super powerful at the same time.
Personal 3D Viewer — Head Mounted Display by Sony
Create your own personal movie theater or game room no matter where you go. With the help of the Personal 3D Viewer by Sony, you’ll be able to make the most out of boring trips by using some virtual reality on the go. You just have to connect it with your Blu-Ray disc player or gaming console or HDMI-capable PC or even pair them up with your smartphones wirelessly in order to enjoy your movies and games like never before.
Avegant Glyph Headset
The Avegant Glyph Headset is a mobile personal theater which lets you watch and listen to videos. It looks like a headphone and quacks like a headphone with premium in-built sound, but the difference is that this headset also has a virtual retinal display. When the headphone band is covering your eyes, you have your own personal display system. You can stream multimedia content wirelessly from any of your devices.
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