Virtual reality is the new black, no doubt about that. However, not everyone can afford the to pay the price for the power of something like an HTC Vive or an Oculus Rift. Given the total cost of ownership, most might not even be able to afford a Samsung Gear VR plus the required smartphone to go with it. Despair not, for hope springs eternal with the VR Box Headset, allowing you to experience some of the thrills and joys of virtual reality, for a fraction of the price and with any smartphone model or brand that you have.
We’ll be honest, this isn’t a Cardboard-based headset, which means you might miss out on some of the interactive content and games available on Google’s virtual reality platform. That, however, doesn’t mean you will be missing out on virtual reality and 360 degree videos completely.
There is a lot of content out there especially made for viewing with these stereoscopic headsets. YouTube 360, for example, let’s you stand up and walk around places and scenes, or skydive from a plane, using only your smartphone’s accelerometer for guidance. 360-degree footage and live coverage also becomes more immersive with this headset.
The best part about the VR Box Headset is that it doesn’t play favorites. Any smartphone between 4.7 to 6 inches in screen size can fit inside, so all you really need is the app to view VR and 360-degree content. OK, the best part is the price, as it only costs $18.99, which is a still considering its full $30 price.
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