Reddit reviews View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack

Why not get the Mattel VR?

It's designed in partnership with Google to the Cardboard VR specs so you know it's good, and for not much more money, its plastic construction is vastly more durable than actual cardboard.

You joke, but this is exactly what View Master has become.

http://www.amazon.com/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2

I've been doing some research as well. It seems like the favorite entry level is the Viewmaster by Mattel. If you want something more higher end, go for the Freefly VR

Wow. I just ordered the Mattel one. I had no idea this existed until your comment. Thanks!

Edit: links.

https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/get-cardboard/

http://www.amazon.com/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2

Oh, they're way ahead of you.

> RITECH Virtual Reality 3D Glasses Ⅱ

Not great for VR, unfortunately: https://www.reddit.com/r/GoogleCardboard/comments/34fcbh/ritech_virtual_reality_3d_glasses_%E2%85%B1disappointment/

The View-Master VR ($21.99) or perhaps I AM Carboard's dscvr ($29.99) are probably your best bet if you want a good quality plastic viewer.

I'm using a 5.2" screen but I just received a Viewmaster VR that works well with my Nexus 5x. I have only had a little while to check it out but for $20, I can't see any problems with that at that price point. I believe it works with most screens between 5" and 6" and mine came with an adapter for the iPhone 5. I looked at reviews and it seems the negative ratings are related to the Viewmaster apps and experience packs that come with it. I had no intention to use those so I can only recommend based on the cardboard experience which is decent so far.

You should try the Mattel view master it's amazing http://www.amazon.com/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2

You can get a View-Master for $25. Much higher quality than any Cardboard that is actually made out of cardboard. No head-strap though (although you might be able to mod one on).

Also the magnet works with the magnetometer (ie compass), not NFC. And Cardboard V2 doesn't use the magnet, instead it uses a lever to tap on the screen.

This will depend on what you want to do. For gaming the Gear VR is best, for a basic headset I bought the Mattel View Master and I like it. No strap, no access to headphone port so you would want Bluetooth headphones, but it's a real nice sturdy head set. It also comes with a little augmented reality disk that's pretty neat.

It's the same price on Amazon delivered via Prime.

https://www.amazon.com/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2/

• I saw a post a while back that the viewmaster fits the 6p perfectly
  
• I have a black cardboard viewer. The magnet doesn't work with the 6p. The phone fits, and I can view about half of the VR apps I download without problems, the other half result in double vision. I cut a small hole in the bottom so I can reach in a tap the screen to select things.
  
  That's all I got for you.

Check out the View-Master. It fits the Nexus 6P perfectly (without a case - doesn't fit it with a case!).

View-Master VR Then figure out a way to diy a headband

edit: Or this one

I can't say much, I have a knockoff cardboard that i got for 3 bucks, but these both look to be decent.

Within your budget:
Viewmaster
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011EG5HJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1XeCxbMKD9AJ9

Slightly over your budget but a better headset:
I AM Cardboard DSCVR Headset
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018G17K52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IYeCxbTAHEVFK

Over budget but the best headset in its price range (button is a bit iffy on iPhones though for some reason)
BOBOVR VR Z4
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CEBKXJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oZeCxb4ZVCA18

I own all of these, they all have the button and work with iPhones. I had to modify the button on the BoboVR to get it to work properly though.
The Viewmaster is ok, the field of view isn't great, and it looks a bit kiddy, but it is robust and has good clarity.
The DSCVR is pretty much just a plastic version of Cardboard 2.0, but sometimes the more straightforward the better, I found it very good, although the strap that holds the phone looks like it will wear overt time.
BoboVR is by far the best though all round, great comfort, great fov, adjustable lenses (which the other 2 don't have) and the headphones are actually really good.

Well.....

Even better deal through Amazon warehouse deals ;-) http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B011EG5HJ2/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Viewmaster worked fine on my 6p so I imagine will with Pixel.

View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011EG5HJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DYJmybT1C0HXB

I'm rather impressed by your home-made cardboard rig, actually!

New to this whole VR thing here, having just been surprised with a [Viewmaster VR] (http://www.amazon.com/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2) starter for X-mas.
What is the rig you mentioned in the video? The ViewMaster is made for kids, and supremely "entry level" with it's lack of headstrap, but similar ones with headstraps are available for around the same price point ...
Edit: spacing

Would have been ever funnier if it was this:


http://www.amazon.com/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2

I have an iPod Touch 6th gen that I used for building and testing a VR app for a client. It is usable, but not ideal. (I'd say /u/amb9800 is a little harsh is saying "it's not worth trying".)

The HMD options are limited. Most will create gaps on the side, because they expect 5"+ phones. In my case I used it with a View Master VR headset with the iPod. (note: I have not tried the Deluxe edition). I've found it works the best, because it was originally designed with kids in mind.

If you just want to start out, using your iPhone, just grab the View Master VR. If you then end up wanting a better VR experience you can grab a refurbished phone, or upgrade your phone, and a higher end headset.

Then, there's the Viewmaster 2.0. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011EG5HJ2

I doubt it comes near the ones I suggested, though. Especially with the smaller lenses and no headstrap.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011EG5HJ2

approx $10 cheaper than buying it from google

I feel like I recommend this one too much but I really like the one I have. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011EG5HJ2/ref=s9_hps_bw_g21_i6

There aren't any magnets. When you press the button it pushes on the screen with a stylus tip lol.

Thanks for the explanation. I ordered this one. I'm guessing that the orange piece on the side is for the button.

You can splurge and get a viewmaster...

http://www.amazon.com/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1449090239&sr=1-1&keywords=viewmaster

http://www.amazon.com/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2

What's the FoV like?


Do you have it?

Is this it - Virtual Reality Starter Pack https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011EG5HJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awd_7j6IwbEKPATXP

Just been looking at it, it looks great. But the lack of headstrap is disappointing though!

Depends. I didn't get an actual Cardboard, but a View-Master, so it's got a lever that presses a little button in the middle of the screen (so it's only got one function, which in Maps is start flying/stop flying). Other than that, I basically just find videos I like and open the case to change them.

http://www.amazon.fr/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2
is it the same product?

If you want to watch a lot of videos on it, you might actually want something more comfortable. Anything will make you somewhat sick, but at least plastic viewers are a bit more high quality. Perhaps look into the view master viewer?
And it's not so much low framerate that makes you sick as it is high frame time. Basically, if you render something at 30fps and just look at it, it seems smooth. If you add VR and head tracking to it, that's up to 33ms of latency you're adding. Bad bad bad. So keeping your head pretty still, you should be okay watching videos in it and not getting that sick.

They're back, in VR Headset form.

There are spaces on the Virtualboy to add a head strap. Nintendo never made a head strap for it, but many collectors have due to the fact that some used Virtualboys no longer have their stand.

And Viewmaster does have a VR product right now.

I ended up getting Mattel's View-Master to hold me over till a nicer one comes out. It is a solid made device that just fits the P6 w/o a case. There is no headphone cutout or straps but it is so cheap I wouldn't feel bad about drilling into it. I wrote a small review on it if you want more info.

Edit: Sorry i forgot to mention it does have a QR code and is supported by the cardboard app.

$13 viewfinder

btw amazon is having crazy sale right now alot of there VR headsets are on sale.