Virtual reality is a technology that has started to become more popular in recent times and several companies have already begun to manufacture their own devices to experiment with games and applications from another perspective.
despite the advances, this technology is still very new and therefore quite expensive.
Here are the main devices available on the market that allow experiment with virtual reality.
Google Cardboard
The low-cost alternative offered by Google allows phone both iOS and Android can function as platforms for this technology. While it is more basic than the other existing devices, you can experience the virtual reality from the $ 14.99 because it is based on sensors delivering the cell to function.
There are different viewers, from economic versions of cardboard the same user can join up plastic visors made by Mattel (ViewMaster). Being a cheaper technology offers great opportunities for schools to integrate it into the curriculum as an educational learning tool.
Gear VR
the company’s Samsung and Oculus is available Gear VR, device only works with phones Galaxy Note 5 Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge Galaxy S6 Edge + and the next S7 and S7 Edge.
At a price of US $ 100 , the Gear VR has its own motion sensors, unlike Google Cardboard that is based on the phone’s sensors, so immersive experience offered is much higher. The device allows not only play but also watch movies on Netflix or streamings in Twitch in different virtual environments.
With that price, this is one of the most inexpensive devices that offer a good experience virtual reality, although it is limited by the phones it supports.
Oculus Rift
with a price tag of US $ 599 , this device requires a fairly advanced computer which connect to work. The presale began this month , and set includes the display, a device that records the depth to be placed on the desktop, wireless control Xbox One and Oculus Remote. On the site of Oculus Rift also they sell computers Asus, Dell and compatible Alienware with the viewer that leave from the US $ 949.
The Oculus Rift also comes with the game Eve: Valkyrie and Lucky’s Tale, and is one of the devices more support games with Minecraft being launched this year
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to work, it requires equipment with the following specifications:
Nvidia GTX 970 / AMD equivalent or higher 290
Intel Core i5-4590 equivalent or higher
8 GB + RAM
video output HDMI 1.3
Three USB 3.0 ports and a USB 2.0 port
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 ( 64-bit) or higher
with a price tag of $ 399 , the PS VR is a viewer that through the PlayStation 4 console allow you to play with virtual reality. well need controls Move and Playstation Camera to run the PS VR allow not only participate in virtual environments, but also allow users to have the feeling of playing in the same room but are physically located in different parts of the world.
the device also let you experience photos and videos on 360 °.
Launched this year, the HTC Vive is similar to the Oculus Rift since it connects directly to a PC and it does not require a cell to function. Priced at US $ 799 in presale, is one of the virtual reality devices more expensive so far, but offers much more than the competition.
The display is accompanied by two sensors that are placed in the room , this will allow the device to know the limits of place and can create virtual environments in 360 ° based on the place where the user is. It also includes two <"video56e99d6e3c798" span id =>
wireless controllers and games Tilt Brush, Fantastic Contraption and Job Simulator.
So far the specifications are unknown the computer to which you can connect, but are expected to be similar to the requirements of the Oculus Rift.
Live you will be able to support two different software platforms, Steam VR games and experiences in virtual reality, and another created by HTC.
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