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Virtual reality headsets - Are these on anyone's list?


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A couple years ago, I tried out a View Master which used an iPhone in headgear to view slides.  Pretty interesting, but not much use.  Then there were some high end 3D/VR headsets which were too expensive for me.  Now, I am seeing dozens of inexpensive sets.  Are these on anyone's list?  Anyone already playing with one?  One reviewer said the iPhone SE is too small for these.  Anyone disagree?

 

Walmart Dream Vision Virtual Reality Headset for Phones $10.00
Kohl's North Virtual Reality Headset $9.99
Target Homido Grab Virtual Reality Headset $24.99
Best Buy Homido - Virtual Reality Headset $49.99
Best Buy  ReTrak Utopia 360 Virtual Reality Headset with Bluetooth Controller $19.99
JCPenney Tzumi Dream Vision Virtual Reality Headset $9.99
Kmart iLive Virtual Reality Glasses for Most Smartphones $7.99
Office Depot Virtual Reality Headset for Apple & Android Phones $9.99
Staples Tzumi Dream Vision Virtual Reality Goggles with Earburds $9.99
CVS Pharmacy VisionVR Virtual Reality Glasses for Smartphones $14.99
Walgreens Art Vision Virtual Reality Headset $9.99
Michael's Sharper Image Virtual Reality Viewer $19.99
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A couple years ago, I tried out a View Master which used an iPhone in headgear to view slides.  Pretty interesting, but not much use.  Then there were some high end 3D/VR headsets which were too expensive for me.  Now, I am seeing dozens of inexpensive sets.  Are these on anyone's list?  Anyone already playing with one?  One reviewer said the iPhone SE is too small for these.  Anyone disagree?

 

Walmart Dream Vision Virtual Reality Headset for Phones $10.00
Kohl's North Virtual Reality Headset $9.99
Target Homido Grab Virtual Reality Headset $24.99
Best Buy Homido - Virtual Reality Headset $49.99
Best Buy  ReTrak Utopia 360 Virtual Reality Headset with Bluetooth Controller $19.99
JCPenney Tzumi Dream Vision Virtual Reality Headset $9.99
Kmart iLive Virtual Reality Glasses for Most Smartphones $7.99
Office Depot Virtual Reality Headset for Apple & Android Phones $9.99
Staples Tzumi Dream Vision Virtual Reality Goggles with Earburds $9.99
CVS Pharmacy VisionVR Virtual Reality Glasses for Smartphones $14.99
Walgreens Art Vision Virtual Reality Headset $9.99
Michael's Sharper Image Virtual Reality Viewer $19.99

 

 

I think most of them say for use with Android Smartphones

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Walmart has one that's just at 10.00 and it works with iPhone. I keep saying we are going to get it but its always stocked full like nobody is buying them LOL. I'm not sure if we will get one or not.

 

I did get my son a 3d viewmaster from QVC in July. Hopefully it'll work ok for him.

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Walmart has one that's just at 10.00 and it works with iPhone. I keep saying we are going to get it but its always stocked full like nobody is buying them LOL. I'm not sure if we will get one or not.

 

I did get my son a 3d viewmaster from QVC in July. Hopefully it'll work ok for him.

The problem with the view master is it doesn't have a strap so you have to hold it. I used mine once or twice and it's heavy too.

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My son bought one from TRU on BF for $25.  We took it back the next day because he said it wasn't compatible with his phone (it's a Moto G).  He bought a cheaper one for $10, and he told me today, it is also NOT compatible with his phone, even though the box said it was compatible with almost any phone.  I ordered one from Best Buy on BF for $10, and I assume I will be taking that one back as well...*sigh*  He was SO excited to get one of these!!

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My son bought one from TRU on BF for $25.  We took it back the next day because he said it wasn't compatible with his phone (it's a Moto G).  He bought a cheaper one for $10, and he told me today, it is also NOT compatible with his phone, even though the box said it was compatible with almost any phone.  I ordered one from Best Buy on BF for $10, and I assume I will be taking that one back as well...*sigh*  He was SO excited to get one of these!!

 

I'm sure it is all about the button placement on the phone. I picked up the $10 Art+Vision from Walgreens and the $9 Evo VR from Boscovs. The way the phone mounts looks very similar. But with the Evo VR the way it sits it either hits the volume buttons or power button on my iPhone 7 Plus. Didn't have the issue with the one from Walgreens.

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I'm sure it is all about the button placement on the phone. I picked up the $10 Art+Vision from Walgreens and the $9 Evo VR from Boscovs. The way the phone mounts looks very similar. But with the Evo VR the way it sits it either hits the volume buttons or power button on my iPhone 7 Plus. Didn't have the issue with the one from Walgreens.

 

You're holding out on us!  How do they work?

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You're holding out on us!  How do they work?

 

Nothing to write home about. Found an iOS app with some videos and while it was neat, the novelty wore off in minutes. Video was blurry. Sometimes it was not centered. I imagine this will be pretty cool for kids playing games. I didn't have the desire to explore it any further.

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