I have tried about 4 inexpensive VR headsets ever since the Samsung Gear VR stopped working with my Samsung Galaxy S7 phone. The Gear VR was developed by Oculus and presented a great value for Samsung phone owners, but alas, the company stopped further production. Short of purchasing a $300+ Oculus/Meta 2 VR system, I did not want to invest that amount of money for occasional VR use. I just wanted something to be able to watch movies in "big screen" with, run the occasional VR title from YouTube or other services, or have my kid experience foreign places via Google Street View.
Past purchases were riddled with interface and usability issues. I did eventually settle on one device, but it still fogs up and the field-of-view was not particular great, distorting images around the fringe edges.
This VR Shinecon one looked promising with several features and came at a decent price. In hindsight, considering how much I had already spent on trying to find "cheaper" VR headsets, I probably could have bought an Oculus 2 by now, but what happened has happened.
PROS
- Did not fog up
- Vision had nearly no distortion (for its price point)
- Independent lens control for left/right eyes and spacing between the eyes
- "Touch" button on the headset itself to simulate you touching the screen. Some apps take that as a request to center the image, which is great
- Multi-functional controls on the headset: I did not use them. No idea how to utilize them on my Samsung Galaxy S21+, actually
- Bluetooth remote control
-- Works REALLY well in controlling most of the games and apps I had been using, including volume, centering, start/pause
- Earphones (3.5mm jack)
-- Can be partially swivelled up so the ears are not entirely covered
- Headphone cable included free as a surprise, but it's only for Apple Lightning-to-3.5mm (not USB-to-3.5mm)
- Securely holds phone in place
CONS
- Phone's volume controls are completely inaccessible
-- You will need to use the Bluetooth remote control with supported apps (moving the directional joystick up/down controls volume on the "VR Theater" Android app)
- Earphones are only 3.5mm and not Bluetooth
-- Included headphone cable is only for Apple Lightning-to-3.5mm and not USB-to-3.5mm
-- My phone does not have a 3.5mm jack any more, and since the earphones cannot be removed to make the headset less bulky, I might just break them off through the removal of whatever parts that are holding them together
- Bulky
This is perhaps one of the better, inexpensive VR headsets I have used.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 24, 2022
I'm new to VR headsets and would love to learn more. From unpacking and trying this out, to teaching my nephew how it worked- it was easy enough to manage without googling anything on the side. I would be interested if other reviewers specified what VR apps they use on the phone. I made a video to show you how the headset requires you to pop in (and plug audio in) the phone for viewing. Then, adjust the viewers to your eyes and give a moment for your mind to adjust.. wa-la! Vuoala? Meh. Boom! Then you have yourself an affordable VR headset. I couldn't easily figure out the remote which connects to your phone via Bluetooth, but it was all a learning curve for me since it was my first time. It'll be simple for someone already experienced! My nephew enjoyed it and is looking forward to finding VR specific games.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 22, 2023
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 25, 2023
My kids love this thing. I love that it brought remote and everything. I downloaded the app on my phone and was amazed at how cool it looked. From games to videos it has everything. When you plug ur phone the headset really makes it feel like ur part of that video or game. Two thumbs up.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 10, 2022
The focal adjustments are okay, but the pupil adjustmemt that spreads the eyes apart doesnt go far enough.. im seeing double vision because it doesnt adjust enough. MAYBE if i had the head the size of a young adult or a child?
Very cheap design. Buttons dont work for my oneplus 6t. Theres nothing digital about this headset besides the bluetooth remote, its just a lump of plastic with two poorly adjustable lenses.
However, i can still make use of it for turning my flir one pro into a goggle design, by cutting out those pitifully designed eye lenses and dividers.. ill just look at the whole phone. The lenses are just a gimmick anyways. This isnt vr.
This is not worth more than 10-15$ in my opinion, as all you are buying is the cheap housing and the limited function remote.
Very cheap design. Buttons dont work for my oneplus 6t. Theres nothing digital about this headset besides the bluetooth remote, its just a lump of plastic with two poorly adjustable lenses.
However, i can still make use of it for turning my flir one pro into a goggle design, by cutting out those pitifully designed eye lenses and dividers.. ill just look at the whole phone. The lenses are just a gimmick anyways. This isnt vr.
This is not worth more than 10-15$ in my opinion, as all you are buying is the cheap housing and the limited function remote.
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