XG Virtual Reality Headset Has a Kickstarter, Samsung Gear Quakes in Fear

Hong Kong-based XinGear has ramped up a Kickstarter campaign for the follow-up to its I Am Cardboard VR headset, the aptly-named XG Virtual Reality Headset. In case the name doesn’t give it away, the VR Headset is similar to many of the smartphone-based VR sets that are coming to market in the near future.

While there is little differentiate the VR Headset from others, XG has developed a separate Bluetooth clicker that they say solves the common pairing problems other VR headsets have. XG says:

“We find the google cardboard magnet clicker limiting. It only supports limited phone models. Our bluetooth clicker would work like the magnet clicker. It support google [sic] cardboard apps that support the screen touch events.”

While XR states the headset is designed to fit any phone from an iPhone 5S to a Nexus 6, it mentions that the Bluetooth clicker is Android-only.

Kickstarter backers are privy to certain perks. For example, if you pledge $250 or more, you can have the VR Headset painted in “your choice of pantone color,” as well as having a logo or name printed on the headset. (Standard models come in either black or white.)

The highest pledge level – $10,000 – will have the honor of flying to Hong Kong, receiving two nights of first class accommodation, meeting the development team, and receiving a VIP tour of the city. Oddly, this level makes no mention of receiving an actual VR Headset. This is definitely for true believers, as one can easily find airfare to Hong Kong for under $1000, and two nights in a swanky hotel isn’t going to set you back the leftover $9000. But hey, it’s about backing a company without actually owning part of it, right?

Smaller pledges will receive a free I Am Cardboard headset or the Bluetooth clicker.

Considering the similar Samsung Gear will cost a cool $199, perhaps your money is better spent pledging $49 to XR and receiving what is more or less the same product. Hit the link below to learn more.

Source: Kickstarter

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