Virtual Reality is one of the hottest new markets in the tech world and has become a technology millions of consumers will get to interact with in real time. It is a fantastic innovation which can demonstrate the cutting edge of what technology is capable of today. Deloitte Global's 2016 TMT predicts that virtual reality (VR) will have its first billion-dollar year in 2016 and, with a vast number of smartphones sales in India, virtual reality headset would become the future of how we engage with media.
Therefore, many companies, small and large have been working to bring VR to the masses, and there have never been so many ways to fully immerse yourself in games and entertainment as there are now. Today, the market is flooded with VR devices that are affordable, impressive, fun, and phone-powered. So here are a few pocket friendly virtual reality headsets available in the country.
PTron VR Headset
The skillfully crafted PTron VR headset comes with spectacular features and an elegant design that will give you an impressive viewing experience. You can indulge in high definition gaming with eye-tracking that uses your glances as a type of controller. You can even build your own private cinema from your smart phone by connecting this lightweight device to your phone screen. The PTron virtual reality headset comes at an attractive price of Rs 1,499 and will be exclusively available on LatestOne.com.
Zebronics VR Headset
Zebronics has made it’s VR hardware universal, making its headset compatible with Google Cardboard apps -- and being the giant in this business Google is seeing a growing collection of free 3D and VR-friendly apps available. The Chennai-based Zebronics has launched the Zeb VR, with its thick foam padding and pair of focus-adjusting lenses making for a comfortable headset that, at Rs 1,400, is as good a &it as global brands costing Rs 10,000 and more. Zebronics has also removed one pain point: the Zeb VR can be used with any make of smart phone up to 6 inches in size. The headset is available on Snapdeal.
Agnus VR Headset
Beautifully designed, providing comfort to the eyes while not bulging on the budget front is what makes Agnus VR one of the most viable Virtual Reality headsets in the market right now. With a price of Rs 2,499 Agnus VR has soft faux-leather padding, focus adjustments, a headphone jack and high-quality optical lenses. Again, being in a range of its own, Agnus VR could be a viable alternative to Google Cardboard. It’s available directly from the company website or on Amazon India.
Irusu PlayVR Headset
Irusu uses Advanced Production Technology Lenses with Vacuum Ion Plating refining. The PlayVR headset has a comfortable headband and adjustable super foam protector. It has an adjustable focus, so even myopic users shouldn’t have a problem. The product is priced at Rs 2499 and is available from the company website and Amazon India.
DOMO nHance VR Headset
Priced at Rs 1,290, The DOMO nHance VR2 is 3D Virtual Reality Headset that works with your smartphone. It allows you to view in true 3D and explore the Virtual 3D world with head tracking. Just place your Android or iOS powered smartphone in the headset and launch a VR-Headset compatible app and lose yourself in the experience. The nHance VR2 uses the sensors in your phone for the head tracking technology. The VR2 is inspired by the Google Cardboard and works with all the cardboard apps and it is compatible with most phones. While it’s available on Flipkart for the above price, Amazon India has it for Rs 745.
