Modern technologies today are available to all people; to immerse yourself in the world of entertainment and get maximum positive emotions, it is enough to purchase a practical gadget - virtual reality glasses. In order to avoid disappointment after making a purchase, it is necessary to identify in advance the criteria that the device must meet, which is greatly helped by rating models with detailed descriptions. You need to start by getting acquainted with the new technology, as well as the principle of its operation, and then move on to the issues of selecting copies; video materials will be presented at this point. Additionally, it is worth paying attention to the general system requirements of the PC, because without them it is impossible to enjoy high-quality viewing.
- What are VR glasses
- How devices work
- How to use VR glasses at home and what you can view with them today
- Video about VR eye safety
- Selecting VR glasses for individual use
- Review of the best models of last year: top 5
- HTC Vive
- Lenovo Explorer
- Samsung Odyssey line
- DJI Goggles
- Oculus Go
- Modern virtual reality glasses: a review of today's new products
- OCULUS QUEST 2
- Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3
- Gear VR with joystick
- Windows Mixed Reality
- General system requirements for the operation of VR glasses
- Video materials and manuals: how to choose virtual reality glasses
Helmets vs glasses
Virtual reality devices are divided into two types: helmets and glasses. The VR helmet is designed for PC and consoles and requires additional accessories. They can be included in the kit or sold separately. Helmets allow you to play heavy multi-gigabyte games.
VR glasses work with smartphones. The games will be easier and the graphics will be simpler. The impressions are also not so exciting.
Photo: oculus.com
According to data for 2021, the best-selling helmets in the world were PS VR, HTC Vive, Valve Index and Oculus Rift.
Vive and Rift work with computers, as does Valve Index, but the latter is not only firmly tied to Steam, but is also not available for purchase in Russia.
PS VR is intended exclusively for the PlayStation 4 console, with support on the announced PS 5. It has been around for three years, but is still relevant to this day.
Oculus Quest is a standalone wireless headset that works both standalone and with a PC. The downside is that you need a Facebook account to use it.
Top best applications for working with VR Box
After connecting, a rating of the best virtual reality applications will come to the rescue; it will help you quickly select the necessary program.
Cardboard correct setup of VR box
The first application you should install before using virtual reality. In addition to settings, it virtually transports the user to anywhere in the world, allows you to play vray video and performs the functions of a catalog.
AAA VR Cinema convenient 3D video player
A free application for watching movies with wide functionality. Gaze control, support for stereo formats, and the ability to set the desired screen magnification are available. A PRO version with slightly expanded functionality is also available.
Apollo 15 Moon Landing VR walking on the moon
You can get to the moon from anywhere in the world. Of course, only virtually, but you can see not a drawn Earth satellite, but real images from NASA satellites. Everything that is available to astronauts is also available to owners of a Samsung or PS4 smartphone.
Expeditions dive into expeditions
The program includes more than 200 expeditions available for 360-degree viewing. Suitable not only for home use, but also for educational purposes.
Google Street View explore cities and areas
You can now explore the streets using the Google service in virtual reality format. The application is often used for “travel”.
VR-Chat game for communication
The user becomes a 3D model and finds himself in a world where there are other similar models from different countries. This is a popular VrChat application.
Fulldive VR a sea of content for VR Box
A kind of navigator in the world of Viar content. The program comes with a pre-installed browser, video player, search, and even the ability to play VR from YouTube.
Titans of space cardboard VR view galaxies and planets
Study the planets in detail, compare their sizes and travel around the solar system. And all this is free. The only thing offered for money is additional functions in the form of a voice-over speaker.
Is your computer ready for VR?
The first thing you need to consider before connecting a VR headset is your computer configuration. Virtual reality is very demanding on resources, especially graphics.
The minimum requirements are:
- Video card: NVIDIA GTX 1070
- Processor: Intel i7-6700
- RAM: 16GB+ RAM
- Video Output: HDMI 1.3 Compatible
- USB: USB 3.0 (for models with base stations), 1x USB 2.0
- Operating system: Windows 8 SP1 64 bit
Recommended Requirements
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- Processor: Intel i7-7700
- RAM: 32GB+ RAM
- Video Output: HDMI 1.3 Compatible
- USB: USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
- Operating system: Windows 10 64 bit
For laptops there are also recommended requirements:
- Video card: GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
- Processor: 8th Gen Intel Core i7
- 3x USB 3.0 ports, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI
- Memory: 32GB+ RAM
Special requirements for HTC Vive
Those planning to purchase an HTC Vive helmet will have to take into account several features. Optimus technology on laptops, which uses the built-in graphics card for light tasks and connects a discrete one for demanding ones, is not compatible with the Vive. The Asus ROG G752 laptop, which was advertised as VR-ready, does not recognize Vive headsets. This is a bug with such laptops. In order for them to work together, you need a mini display port and an hdmi adapter with support for 4K at 60Hz.
Additionally, you need to take into account that HTC Vive Pro is connected via DisplayPort, not HDMI, so first make sure that the corresponding input is available on your PC.
Photo: htc.com
HTC VIVE Pro
Each helmet in the HTC model line requires its own settings. The company made sure that the software installation process was as simple as possible. The Vive website has a separate page for customizing the headset and accessories. To begin with, you will need to download the VIVE application, after which, already in it, you will need to select a specific device.
Next you need to do the following:
- Select a location to install base stations. The stations help the helmet and controllers track the player's location. They need to be mounted on the wall, on racks or clothespins, in opposite corners at an optimal height of 2 meters. The viewing angle of the base stations should cover the entire playing area. Considering that the angle is 120°, it is better to place the stations at a distance of about 5 meters. And be sure to make sure that the base stations can see each other without obstacles or connect them with a wire.
- Read the instructions and download software for Vive and Steam from the official website.
- The SteamVR app itself will show you how much you can move around the room: step right and left, back and forth, or just stand.
- That's it, Vive headsets require no additional calibration and controllers come pre-charged. It is recommended to play with your back to the PC so that the wires do not get in the way.
Vive Wireless Adapter
The adapter connects to the helmet, receiving data from the PC via a radio channel. It consists of a PCIe WiGig card and a special module. They need to be installed on the computer and helmet.
PCIe WiGig requires careful handling because it contains fragile components. Installation is performed on the PC unplugged. If the computer was running before, it needs to be allowed to cool. It is advisable to carry out installation while wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap.
Holding the board by its edges, you need to insert it into the PCI slot on the motherboard, then put on the system unit cover and connect the PC to the network.
After installing the board, the cable of the wireless communication module is connected to it. It is inserted into the hole on the board, then you need to turn the connector clockwise. A special clamp allows you to secure the communication module; most often it is placed on a computer monitor. The height must be at least 125 cm, and the distance from the playing area must be at least 150 cm.
Before putting on the HTC Vive Pro helmet, you need to remove the protective film from the eyepieces and loosen the headphones by turning the adjuster counterclockwise. The helmet is pressed against the eyes so that there are no gaps left, and then the mount is moved and adjusted to size using the same adjusters. The headphones need to be positioned in a way that is convenient for you, then pressed and secured. The cable should pass through the clamp and hang exactly along the back.
The helmet can be worn with glasses, the main thing is to make sure that the glasses do not scratch the lens, and vice versa.
Photo: htc.com
How to use VR BOX2?
Let's look at what the instructions for vr box 2 are. Virtual life is increasingly encroaching on real life. This development allows not only gamers, but also fans of 3D films to immerse themselves in the virtual world.
There is an amazing opportunity to watch videos with an immersive effect at three hundred and sixty degrees. Can be used to play on PC and smartphone. In addition, there is a joystick for manual control. The glasses connect to any smartphone running iOS or Android.
So, what is a vr box instruction in Russian ?
Downloading applications
To start using your device, you need to complete the following three steps:
- Go to the application store to download the games you want.
- Launch the application. It should have a split screen format.
- Installing a phone into virtual reality glasses. Now you can start using them.
QR code for VR BOX2.0
To correctly display VR content on the device you are using, it is important to know how to connect virtual reality glasses to your phone . The first step is calibration. It is performed using the Carboard application and a special QR code. It includes all the required information (for example, viewing angle, lens distortion, distance between screen and lens, distance to lens, etc.). If you do not want to use the code, the image may appear double, blurry or distorted.
Action plan:
- First, the CarBoard application is installed. It is available for Android in the Play Market in the appropriate section.
- Then you need to scan the following QR code: QR CODE FOR VR BOX II.
It is worth noting that this code is only suitable for the VR BOX 2.0 version.
All applications are divided into three categories:
- 3D cinema. The user can watch online movies, online 3D movies or download them to their smartphone. There are more resources to download.
- Panoramic videos at 360⁰. There is an opportunity to download good videos. When viewing them, the effect of reality and perspective will be automatically created.
- Mobile games with VR effect. When a special Endrninto product is put on, the user is able to feel the effect of presence.
Download method 1:
- Android. You should go to the Play Market, select search, then VR and download.
- iPhone. Login to App Store, search, select VR and download.
Download method 2:
- The user can search for content based on titles. This will allow you to download a large number of entertaining and interesting applications.
Glasses adjustment functions
If the user suffers from myopia, individual adjustments may be required.
IPD setting
If the glasses are used by several users, individual settings may be required for each of them.
On the left side is a headphone jack
The user can connect an external drive or headphones.
Sliding panel
The front panel can move in a circle, allowing you to open the camera.
Phone installation
You can start using the glasses after installing the phone.
On the right side is a headphone jack
You can also connect an external drive or headphones here.
HTC Vive Cosmos
HTC Vive Cosmos is put on in almost the same way: first you need to completely loosen the fastening belt by rotating the disk counterclockwise, you need to remove the protective film from it. You need to pull the strap up, then press the eyepieces to your eyes until the image becomes clear. Then pull the strap down until you hear a click, but make sure the cable is not caught between the strap and your head. The eyepieces should be pointed straight ahead.
Oculus
The latest headset from Oculus, Quest 2, is activated using a mobile application that can be downloaded from the company's website. Through the application, the helmet can be connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Oculus Rift and Quest connect to your PC using an Oculus Link cable or USB 3 equivalent. The helmet is subject to the same safety guidelines as HTC.
What to play: Star Wars Squadrons, Beat Saber, Half-Life Alyx, Star Trek Bridge Crew, Skyrim VR.
Photo: oculus.com
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Let me remind you that Fibrum Pro, which I reviewed recently, supports any modern smartphone if its screen has a diagonal of 4 to 6 inches. You also need to have accelerometer and gyroscope sensors on your phone. The OS version also plays a significant role. If you don’t know or don’t remember the characteristics of your mobile phone, it doesn’t matter. Finding out whether your phone is suitable for virtual reality headsets, be it Fibrum, Google Cardboard or another headset without a screen, is quite simple. Let's go through all the steps together.
Due to a lot of questions, I wrote a special application that will test your phone for use in virtual reality. Download and find out the result. And if something remains unclear, then additional explanations on the parameters remain in the article below.
QR Code
VR Test
Developer: Dernogard
Price: Free
If your phone is cool and expensive enough, if it was purchased at the turn of 2021 and 2021 and later, I advise you to read about whether your phone is suitable for Daydream VR. Let's see if it's on this list: iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus . Eat? Congratulations, your phone is perfect for a virtual reality headset. Let's look at the following list. If there is a phone in it, great, your smartphone is suitable. If not, don’t despair, it’s not complete. Scroll further through the article.
- Asus : Padfone S
- HTC : Butterfly 2, Evo 3d, One, One (M8), One mini, One S, One X, One X+, Sensation, Sensation XE, Velocity 4G
- Huawei : Ascend G 615, Ascend P1, Ascend P2, Ascend P6, Honor 6
- LG : G2, G3, Optimus 3D Max (P720), Optimus 4X HD (P880), Optimus G (E975), Optimus G Pro, P940 Prada 3
- Nexus : Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6
- Nokia : Lumia 1020, Lumia 920, Lumia 925, Lumia 930
- Oppo : N3
- Oneplus : One
- Samsung : Aktiv S, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy Beam, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Zoom, Galaxy S5 Mini, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6
- Sony : Xperia S, Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z, Xperia Z1
- Wiko :Highway
- ZTE : Nubia Z5S, Redbull V5 V9180
- iOcean : X7
- Yota Phone 2
So, the phone is not on the list, which means the easy way is not for us. Well, we are not afraid of difficulties. Let's determine whether our phone can be inserted into a virtual reality helmet. The second easiest step is to try to set up your phone for a Google Cardboard profile . Use the QR code recognition program and follow the link. If the test is passed, the phone is suitable.
The third verification option is test. Download some application or game for virtual reality and see if it starts? Rotating the smartphone - does the “world” rotate on the screen and how responsively. This catalog program from Fibrum will make it easier to select applications.
Well, if something went wrong, you want to be 100% sure (if the test run did not produce results) or a masochist is reading this, then read on - let's take the hard path =)
PlayStation VR
Since PS VR was originally created as a kit, its installation does not pose any particular difficulties.
First you need to turn off your TV and PS4 console. Then you have to remove the HDMI cable from the set-top box and plug it into a similar port on the processor unit.
The PlayStation camera plugs into the AUX port on the PS4. The PS VR HDMI cable is plugged into one end into the HDMI port on PS4 and the other into a similar connector on the processor unit. The cable must be at least version 1.4 if you are not using the one included in the kit. The processing unit is connected to the PS4 using a micro USB cable, and the power cable connects it to the network.
The last step is to connect the helmet to the processor unit, after which you can turn on the TV and set-top box and the helmet itself.
The camera should be at a height of 1.4 meters and 2 meters from the place where you will be during the game.
Since the PS VR helmet does not have built-in headphones, you will have to use external ones.
What to play: Beat Saber, Blood & Truth, Iron Man VR, PlayStation VR worlds, Skyrim VR.
What is virtual reality
The term “viar” defines an artificial world into which a person can plunge with the help of special equipment. For this purpose, mainly visual and auditory channels are used. In this case, the technology is synchronized with the user’s actions. If, for example, he bows his head in reality, then his hero will perform a similar action in VR.
