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Lenovo VR Headset new for $99

Discussion in 'VR Headsets and Sim Gaming - Virtual Reality' started by Javo5, Sep 18, 2018.

  1. Javo5

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    https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...0a20001ww_explorer_mixed_reality_headset.html
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    While it's a great entry level SteamVR headset, just keep in mind that it does have a few shortcomings worth noting.
    I had one of these, but ended up exchanging it for the Samsung Odyssey.

    The LCD screens on this are very dull and washed-out vs the OLED screens of the Rift/Vive/Odyssey.
    The sweet spot in the center is almost pinpoint small, and progressively blurs out towards the edges. (not good for sim racing)
    You'll need to supply your own headphones, not a big deal if you plan on using your own hp's or a speaker setup, but it's not an all-in-one solution.

    As a stepping stone into VR, especially if your only interest is cockpit style games or gamepad ones, then for $99 this really is a stellar deal.
    If on the other hand you wish to also use motion controllers or do full room-scale, then it's probably best to pick up one of the bundles (HMD + Motion Controllers) when they're on sale, or grab a used Rift for roughly the same price.
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    Kranky Pantz, Sep 21, 2018
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    Okay, anyway I think it's a good choice as the first HMD for low budgets
    Javo5, Sep 21, 2018
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