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VR-Tek 2560x1440 Virtual Reality Headset w/ $20 Steam Gift Card Expired
$30
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Walmart.com has VR-Tek Virtual Reality Headset w/ $20 Steam Gift Card on sale from $29.99. Select free in-store pickup to save on shipping, otherwise, free shipping on orders $35 or more. Thanks cyciumx
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Available Options
- VR-Tek Virtual Reality Headset + $20 Steam Gift Card (2560x1440) $29.99
- VR-Tek Virtual Reality Headset + $20 Steam Gift Card (1440x1400) $44.99
- VR-Tek Virtual Reality Headset w/ Built-In Controls
- Wireless Controller
- Adjustable Memory Foam Head Strap
- $20 Steam Gift Card
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Be sure your item is sold/shipped by Walmart. This headset features a wireless controller w/ a comfortable memory foam face guard. Hundreds of games and other interactive VR content are available to choose from on Steam VR. Offer valid while promotion last - Discombobulated
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Edited February 27, 2019
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VR-Tek Windows VR Glasses, FHD Resolution - 2560x1440 + $20 Steam GC
$29.99
VR-Tek Windows VR Glasses, Ultra HD Resolution 1440x1400 + $20 Steam GC
$44.99
There was a previous thread HERE.
The difference is the cheaper one shares a screen so its less resolution and no IPD adjustment since it is only one screen. The advantage is its only $10 bucks effectively since you get a $20 Steam Giftcard. Even the better headset only comes out to $25. Both come with a BlueTooth controller as well...heh
True, these were cheaper two months ago, but really... if you even a slight curiosity to VR, this is the cheapest price of admission. Reviews sway from horrible to worth it for the price.
I own a Rift and Odyssey+, but I still bought one. If its good enough for Elite: Dangerous, its an insane value.
https://www.walmart.com/co/VR-Tek.../903059996
Oddly enough Walmart reduces the price of the headset when tabulating the total so you pay less in tax and thus less overall with the extra Steam GC than with just the headset itself.
$29.99
VR-Tek Windows VR Glasses, Ultra HD Resolution 1440x1400 + $20 Steam GC
$44.99
There was a previous thread HERE.
The difference is the cheaper one shares a screen so its less resolution and no IPD adjustment since it is only one screen. The advantage is its only $10 bucks effectively since you get a $20 Steam Giftcard. Even the better headset only comes out to $25. Both come with a BlueTooth controller as well...heh
True, these were cheaper two months ago, but really... if you even a slight curiosity to VR, this is the cheapest price of admission. Reviews sway from horrible to worth it for the price.
I own a Rift and Odyssey+, but I still bought one. If its good enough for Elite: Dangerous, its an insane value.
https://www.walmart.com/co/VR-Tek.../903059996
Oddly enough Walmart reduces the price of the headset when tabulating the total so you pay less in tax and thus less overall with the extra Steam GC than with just the headset itself.
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To add a bit of an index to some of the great work in this thread, I'm just linking to some posts within it. There isn't a chance I've gotten everything good in the thread, just some highlights I'm squeezing out in a half hour or so of rare downtime. Please forgive if your contribution was missed, and add it!
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- Quick Install Guide
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- Lens replacement on WVR3 w/teardown pics.
- How to manually adjust for color aberration and distortions.
- Getting Dirt Rally running via Revive
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Is this an actual VR headset or do I need a phone to put in it?
It is an actual VR headset with all the electronics built in.
Does it have motion controllers and what about the sensors?
It has no motion controllers and it has no sensors other than the ones built into the headset themselves. You must play stationary either standing or sitting, but you dont need to physically move your body.
So then how is this VR?
Its VR as much as Oculus GO and DayDream and GearVR are concerned though using your PC should have way better graphics.
What games can it play?
You can use SteamVR natively. But really you should only be playing games that can be played with a controller, or external device like a racing wheel or flight hotas. So should be perfect for racing games and flight sims.
What about movies and ...stuff?
Yes.
I heard its got bad motion blur, only runs at 60hz and makes users wanna throw up?
Could be, spend the 10 or 25 dollars and find out yourselves... but you should know a new software update was released recently and at least in the case of the 1440 version the frame-rate goes to 90-120hz now.
I do use Steam so the gift card will be used, but I don't know if I should risk getting this for $10 or $25?
Then don't and stop burying this thread because you're too chicken to spend the price of a lunch on something potentially awesome.
Additional questions:
So what it the difference between the two - why is the power spec'd version more expensive?
It isn't. The 1440 x 1440 version is per eyeball, 2 times 1440 x 1440. The single 2560 x 1440 is a single screen split into two. Effectively 1280 x 1440 per eye, but since its the same physical screen you can't adjust for IPD which is how far apart your eyes are.
Okay, so what is IPD and why is it worth $15 more here?
IPD is the distance from your eye to your other eye. In the low-end model you cannot adjust this as they share the same screen. You will still be able to see, but depending on how far off your eyes are dead center from the default position it can cause various degrees of irritation and fatigue. Having dual screen in the pricier version allows this IPD adjustment making it literally easier on the eyes.
Back to the controls and games... what exactly can I play?
This comes with a wireless adapter as well as a wireless controller. Go into Steam and search for all their VR games. Go to the filters and check "Full Controller Support". You'll get a list of games you can use with a controller - those are the ones you can use with this system. Along with any game that can use custom controls like a Hotas for flight sims or a racing wheel for racing games - those should all work great too.
examples include: Elite: Dangerous, Resident Evil 7, Lucky Tales, Skyrim VR, Dirt Rally
What about support, I'm not much a techno-geek and might need help.
Sorry... It sucks, but part of the cheap cost is the lack of premium stuff like proper support. I hate to say it, but if you need more help than what Google can provide, and/or have high expectations for a flawless setup... its best you just skip this.
Are you a shill?
I could be if this product turns out to be good for what I expect... if not, this will get flamed to hell from me any time someone else posts it
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Is this an actual VR headset or do I need a phone to put in it?
It is an actual VR headset with all the electronics built in.
Does it have motion controllers and what about the sensors?
It has no motion controllers and it has no sensors other than the ones built into the headset themselves. You must play stationary either standing or sitting, but you dont need to physically move your body.
So then how is this VR?
Its VR as much as Oculus GO and DayDream and GearVR are concerned though using your PC should have way better graphics.
What games can it play?
You can use SteamVR natively. But really you should only be playing games that can be played with a controller, or external device like a racing wheel or flight hotas. So should be perfect for racing games and flight sims.
What about movies and ...stuff?
Yes.
I heard its got bad motion blur, only runs at 60hz and makes users wanna throw up?
Could be, spend the 10 or 25 dollars and find out yourselves... but you should know a new software update was released recently and at least in the case of the 1440 version the frame-rate goes to 90-120hz now.
I do use Steam so the gift card will be used, but I don't know if I should risk getting this for $10 or $25?
Then don't and stop burying this thread because you're too chicken to spend the price of a lunch on something potentially awesome.
Additional questions:
So what it the difference between the two - why is the power spec'd version more expensive?
It isn't. The 1440 x 1440 version is per eyeball, 2 times 1440 x 1440. The single 2560 x 1440 is a single screen split into two. Effectively 1280 x 1440 per eye, but since its the same physical screen you can't adjust for IPD which is how far apart your eyes are.
Okay, so what is IPD and why is it worth $15 more here?
IPD is the distance from your eye to your other eye. In the low-end model you cannot adjust this as they share the same screen. You will still be able to see, but depending on how far off your eyes are dead center from the default position it can cause various degrees of irritation and fatigue. Having dual screen in the pricier version allows this IPD adjustment making it literally easier on the eyes.
Back to the controls and games... what exactly can I play?
This comes with a wireless adapter as well as a wireless controller. Go into Steam and search for all their VR games. Go to the filters and check "Full Controller Support". You'll get a list of games you can use with a controller - those are the ones you can use with this system. Along with any game that can use custom controls like a Hotas for flight sims or a racing wheel for racing games - those should all work great too.
examples include: Elite: Dangerous, Resident Evil 7, Lucky Tales, Skyrim VR, Dirt Rally
What about support, I'm not much a techno-geek and might need help.
Sorry... It sucks, but part of the cheap cost is the lack of premium stuff like proper support. I hate to say it, but if you need more help than what Google can provide, and/or have high expectations for a flawless setup... its best you just skip this.
Are you a shill?
I could be if this product turns out to be good for what I expect... if not, this will get flamed to hell from me any time someone else posts it
You'll quickly find that it's somewhat limited due to the controller not having any kind of motion tracking. I also had some crashing problems with the app but eventually it sort of works mostly. On the plus side it works with Windows 7 and doesn't require Windows 10 if you're still using that.
The 1440x1400 model (one I bought) is actually fairly decent quality. I'd have to dust off the acer WMR I have to confirm but I'd say the VR-Tek optics are on par. I had more problems with the Acer WMR due to the lack of hardware ipd adjustment as I think I need to adjust to one extreme fully for the clearest view.
These are pretty much only good for things that work sitting still as they are only 3-DOF, so stick to Elite Dangerous, Subnautica, racing games or video playback. But is a great introductory into VR at this price. Definitely better than mobile VR boxes that go for around the same price. Resolution is great but colors are just okay, similar to the lower end WMR headsets.
Video Review [youtu.be]
These are pretty much only good for things that work sitting still as they are only 3-DOF, so stick to Elite Dangerous, Subnautica, racing games or video playback. But is a great introductory into VR at this price. Definitely better than mobile VR boxes that go for around the same price. Resolution is great but colors are just okay, similar to the lower end WMR headsets.
Video Review [youtu.be]
I didn't want to wait until I personally tested as its not expensive and reading some stuff it looked like the price had gone all the way back up shortly after the last post so I didn't want to wait....
I mean the absolute worst thing is you return the headset so why not?
Guess I'll find out for myself in a week.
Funny, I have the same two primary headsets as you (Rift and Odyssey+), along with a bunch of other WMR headsets. But I think the Rift will be going to make room for Quest and inevitable Rift update.
Funny, I have the same two primary headsets as you (Rift and Odyssey+), along with a bunch of other WMR headsets. But I think the Rift will be going to make room for Quest and inevitable Rift update.
Really I wish I could use my Rift controllers with the O+... then id sell everything else.
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