12 gadgets that will immerse you in a virtual reality

Game VR-helmets

Sony PlayStation VR

This head-mounted display with OLED-screen, video resolution of 1080 pixels and the transfer of 120 frames per second, a viewing angle of 360 degrees-and 3D-sound. The helmet works with a PlayStation 4.

Unlike competitors, Sony PlayStation VR does not require the placement of infrared cameras in the corners of the room. Instead, the built-in PlayStation Camera track the position of the nine LEDs in space and corrects the picture.

Separately, you can buy Dualshock controllers with 4 PlayStation Camera for intuitive games and PS Move for manual control.

Sony PlayStation VR will go on sale in October 2016 and will cost $ 500. On the day of release, users will be available to 15 games. In general, in development there are about 160 games to virtual reality.

Pre-order and see the PlayStation VR in action at the official site.

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HTC Vive

HTC Vive headset designed for deep immersion in virtual reality. The kit includes a helmet, two wireless headphones controller and two base stations Steam VR, tracking the movement in the virtual space.

Two HTC display show video at 90 frames per second and a resolution of 1920 to 1080 points. Is controlled by the two handles with a touch panel and buttons.

HTC Vive also has a front camera that allows you to supplement the details of the virtual reality of the real world. As a result, players will not have to remove the helmet to move around the room without bumping into objects of interior.

HTC headset is already available on the official website for $ 799.

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Oculus Rift

Delivery headset Oculus Rift began in late March 2016. Easy adjustment system enables perfect fit helmet under his head and even wear his glasses.

In addition to the headset, sensors and cables, set Oculus Rift enters the joystick Xbox One. As for the controller Oculus Touch with two joysticks, its release is planned for early next year.

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VR-gadgets for smartphone

Samsung Gear VR

Samsung Gear VR is used with smartphones Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge +, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, providing a viewing angle of 360 degrees during the games and watching videos.

At points there is no front-facing camera, but there is an accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor, thanks to which the headset tracks changes in head position. Is controlled by the central panel.

The headset has already appeared in the Russian market and is worth in the region of 5000 rubles.

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Zeiss VR One

This model is similar to the Samsung headset, but it can be used with any smartphone on Android 4.7 with a diagonal of 5.5 inches that supports Google Cardboard app.

The Zeiss VR One has a sliding adapter for a smartphone, an opening for audio connectors and vents to prevent fogging of the lenses.

While the headset Zeiss VR One is only available for pre-order. Cost - $ 129.

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Fibrum

Domestic technology to create a virtual reality - the helmet with special lenses that do not require adjusting the focus.

Points Fibrum compatible with smartphones iOS or Android with screen sizes from 4 to 6.5 inches. Games and applications can be found Fibrum here. The value of Russian VR-helmet is only 6490 rubles.

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google Cardboard

The cheapest device of virtual reality. Cardboard headset with a pair of lenses and a place for a smartphone costs about 15 dollars. It appeared on the market a bunch of Google Cardboard from different manufacturers. There are even plastic and metal.

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Cinema and holograms

microsoft HoloLens

Microsoft HoloLens technically not a virtual reality headset. It creates augmented reality around its owner, combining real objects and virtual interface.

Unlike conventional VR-headset connected to a computer or smartphone, HoloLens is essentially a small computer, shaped like glasses. Surrounding reality is read via two conventional two infrared cameras, and then processed by two processors - holographic and central. HoloLens also includes a gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer. The device supports gestures and voice control.

HoloLens embodiments use a great many, but prototype device are still far from ideal as shown in rollers. In March 2016 the first versions HoloLens were sold to developers in the US and Canada for 3000 dollars. Released ready device for users is unknown.

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Vuzix iWear Video Headphones

This device is mainly positioned as a mini-theater for watching videos in 3D on a virtual 125-inch screen. Also Vuzix iWear Video Headphones tracks head movements, the user can watch the video at different angles.

Vuzix iWear Video Headphones will play video from any gadget - computer, smartphone, tablet, console or 3D-Blu-ray player.

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Chamber to create VR-video

nokia Ozo

Expensive professional camera to shoot video with virtual reality. Eight microphones and eight Nokia Ozo cameras allow you to shoot videos with a viewing angle of 360 degrees, and surround sound. Thus spherical chamber does not weigh more than 2.5 kg, and has only a single memory card.

Nokia Ozo focused on professional photography for movie studios and costs about 60 thousand dollars.

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Vuze VR Camera

Vuze VR Camera - the eight cameras in a single package, at the same time shoot in Full HD format. In contrast to the professional models, Vuze is available for normal users, since the camera price will not exceed 1000 dollars.

In terms of management, any person who does not have the professional skills of shooting a movie, can easily Vuze master and videos with a viewing angle of 360 degrees, and then quickly to process it in the program Vuze Studio.

The camera is controlled via the app for iOS or Android, and you can view the videos by any device to create a virtual reality on a regular TV or glasses.

The creators plan to release Vuze on sale in August 2016.

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Samsung Gear 360

The camera takes a video with a resolution of 3840 × 1920 and 30 frames per second. At the same time it is very light and compact (weighs only 300 grams), is protected against water and dust, which is a perfect combination for travelers.

The cost of the camera is about 30 000 rubles.

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