Microsoft Store discounts Mixed Reality Headsets by up to $200
AR and VR keep getting cheaper and cheaper. The latest discount is applied to the Mixed Reality Headsets by a variety of makers and with a wide spectrum of features.
The Acer and Lenovo headsets cost $200 (both down from $400). Both feature 1440p (square) displays, 2.89” in size with 105° field of view and 90Hz refresh rate.
Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset • Lenovo Explorer Windows Mixed Reality Headset
The HP headset is $250 with Similar specs. The Dell Visor is also $250, but the Microsoft Store currently shows it as out of stock.
HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset • Dell Visor Windows Mixed Reality Headset
Finally, the Samsung Odyssey costs a good deal more - $450 – but upgrades to AMOLED displays with 2,880 x 1,600px resolution (110° FoV, 90Hz refresh). The headset has integrated AKG headphones and a dual mic system, the others leave it to you to provide audio and mics.
Samsung HMD Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality
All of these headsets come with a pair of motion controllers included. Don’t forget to check your PC’s compatibility before you hit Buy.
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Reader comments
- Anonymous
- 14 Dec 2017
- pVM
Haha failed idea
- Kangal
- 13 Dec 2017
- uCX
Don't get it, unless you are going to be using a eGPU. Most Yoga 720's come with an Intel Iris iGPU, and its too weak. And even the highest-end GTX 1050 are not that powerful, and sort of too weak for VR/AR. Connecting externalGPU from a ban...
- Anonymous
- 13 Dec 2017
- 81L
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