Archos is getting into the busy virtual reality hardware business in November with the just announced Archos VR glasses, which will have a rock bottom price of $29.99.
Archos says its glasses are designed to work in combination with any smartphone, including all iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices, up to six inches in size. It also claim it is compatible with over 100 VR app. It added:
With the upcoming ARCHOS Video Player update, users will also enjoy 3D videos in a stereoscopic mode on their mobile, creating the illusion of seating in a 3D movie theatre. Optimum requirements for an immersive experience are a full HD 5" smartphone with quad core processors (or higher) and motion sensors such as an accelerometer and a gyroscope.
The concept sounds similar to the Samsung Gear VR, but with a much lower price point. What is your opinion of the Archos VR Glasses?
Source: Archos
Reader comments
Archos VR Glasses are cheap and will work with most Windows Phones
Hmmm what about my 8XT its 720P well hopefully its supported I would like to try the VR thing
Will you do a video review of this device? It'll be really usefull for the ones (like me) that cannot "test it before buy it"
Good for watching movies I bet
Sounds top great news for windows phone users. The only trouble is there are far too many things on my wish list these days.
Sounds good but I bet those 100 apps aren't on WP
It sounds ok but the problem is that 1. it's archos and 2. it's 29 bucks.
Archos is not known for high quality electronics, every single archos device that I have personally used was a very poor execution of their vision for the device.
Where is Archos video player for WP?
Is that 6" screen or device? Will my 1520 fit?
Sounds cool. I'm in.
Sweet
Is it for games or videos or just the whole WP in general?
635?
Will buy
Phones with quad core or higher what abou dual core?
Do you understand what dual and quad means?
Yes very much dual core...2cores....quad core....4cores
Hooray an accessory for the Lumia 1520.
529
Yeah! That sounds like an awesome concept. I am down and ready to buy.
So my 920 wont be compatible?? :(
Another lame click bait
Would not take it even if it were free. Waste of space and time.
Going to take a lot more than a plastic box, lenses, and a headstrap to get an 'immersive' experience.
At least the device supports Windows Phone OS....
Could someone list and explain the possibilities offered with this device?
Yeah great, another archos product that will probably never see the light of day... Where are the Archos windows phones we wet promised, stick them on amazon and watch them fly
What my 1520 was made for heh
I'll take it for the price
Loll, when I read the article title, I thought this was going to leverage Miracast
Yes! Want it for my 930!
Street view+OR, just it
Say recommended requirements is user a Lumia 830 or higher
830 wouldnt be supported
What apps are there? This is useless without apps made to work in stereoscopic view.
For 30$ I'd buy it
Damn, says needs a quad core processor. I was hoping the iPhones wouldn't get it. Haha
iPhones dont have quad core chips.
they're still back in 2012 with ALL of their hardware.
The new dual-core chips in iPhones benchmark as fast or faster than current Snapdragon cpu's. I don't like iPhones, but comparing them to 2012 cpu's isn't realistic.
Yes, but I will Snapdragon 800 series you.
Can you play mobile games with these also? Hmm how ever that would happen. Maybe with Mooga controller?
Most windows phones ? , its just the 930 , 1520 , HTC one m8 , count them
And ICON
Just fyi .. Icon=930
Icon is 929*
Yeah I don't think they know what most means.
Optimum requirements is not the same as minimum requirements
Thank you... People don't seem to grasp that is basically a pair of goggles that just holds your phone for you. Don't get me wrong: It's cool and can simulate VR by blocking around other light, but nonetheless: no actually connection to interface with the phone, hence why it's so cheap.
For $30 this will make an awesome gift. Wonder if it will work with older Windows Phones like my 925? But still this is really cool.
It doesn't have a 5" 1080p screen I'm afraid. Only the big boys 930/Icon and 1520 are currently supported.
And 830...
I guess not it says full HD the 830 is HD 720p, not even the iPhone 6 is compatible.
720p *is* HD... as is 1080i... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_video
Either way, this device is just something to hold the phone and force each eye to only see the image meant for that eye without the eye strain of directing your gaze in unnatural ways. For optimal results, the higher the resolution, the better, since you'll be looking at your phone up close. It's good, though, that someone has done the legwork to produce a cheap head mount like this so we can stop the DIY plastic and duct tape madness.
I know but the article says full HD not just HD and the 830 is HD and so is the iPhone 6.
Wait... You're saying is just a high tech ViewMaster? Lol. Totally need one now.
Guys, read clearly. It sais "optimum requirements" not minimal. It wouldn't look that good but it would work on lower screens. This has no electrical connection to the phone, it's just a mount. Therefor it depends on the Apps which phone is supported.
No, it says optimum requirements... Therefore the title says compatible with most WP... And anyways, it would work even with 320x240 I guess...
720p screen does not = HD
It is stupid!!!!
Yes, it does.
Read the definition of high definition video: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_video
I'll quote it for you: "Generally any video image with more than 480 horizontal lines (North America) or 576 lines (Europe) is considered high-definition."
Wiki is not always right
480 = SD
720= HD
1080= full HD
There is a difference between HD and full HD
It simply requires physically larger phones else they won't fit in the holder. Also smaller screens won't cover your eyes enough to see the 3d
No ty I don't believe in vr
Cool.
It is just a plastic box with lences and straps. How would you control it? You need an external controller, or very limited UI.
Do want
From the source article: "Transform gaming and more with the upcoming ARCHOS Bluetooth game controller"
Wait... did it reply to the right person... Weird... I hit reply to the comment above and somehow my reply got attach to your "Do want" comment... sorry...
From the source article: "Transform gaming and more with the upcoming ARCHOS Bluetooth game controller"
Ok.... WPCentral has a big bug... It keeps sending my replies to the wrong people... GRRRR..
Test
Although I got email that you replied to my comment. About the controller I probably missed that part. However this is exactly my point, it is just a plastic box which does nothing for VR, just holds your phone in front of your eyes. Thus the price obviously.
Don't Jinx it, lets see nearer time!
What about a app?
Where is the Archos Video Player for Windows Phone?
This
Yayay we are being supported! So nice when we're not left behind :D
This makes me feel bad for BlackBerry users
They had their time. Now it's ours
Indeed. But I guess they might be able to get support, even though it won't be optimal, by side loading the Android app. :/
That sounds good!
Hell yeah ready with my 930!
My 930 too!!
Ooh yuh!!!!!