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[Eddie-Griffin]

https://skarredghost.com/2022/12/27/somnium-vr-1-wireless-psvr/

The headset that was in the beginning advertised as a hybrid standalone+tethered device has just become a SteamVR HMD. Its specifications are actually quite cool:

• Display: 2x 3.2″ 2880 x 2880 Fast LCD.
• Horizontal FOV 120°, Vertical FOV 100°
• Pass-through cameras: 2x 3864 x 2192, 90 FPS (foveated transport), FOV 120° x 100°
• Ultraleap hand tracking
• Custom made eye tracking
• Wireless PC VR Streaming
• Integrated high quality stereo microphones
• 3 modular customizable and 3D printable anchor points

The Somnium VR1 headset (this is its name) gains even more value if we consider that it is thought to be as open and modular as possible. For instance, the partnership with 3D printing company Prusa Research may be exploited to create an entire ecosystem of accessories for the device that can be 3D printed. As for the price, a friend of mine told me that the goal is to make it quite affordable (so not to sell it at Valve Index prices).

Looks like they are aiming to be relatively affordable compared to other headsets, we won't know the price until CES but there are several headsets aiming for Quest 2 to PSVR2 price ranges 3 of which are showing at CES or elsewhere early next year. It's going to be a big year for VR for those who are interested and keeping track of the industry.

The features they put out, at least what they want us to know before CES, is actually pretty impressive, and the specs are better than expected. The headset size isn't very large either, an Iphone 14 pro max sideways may be a bit longer than it from the front. It also has the option to be standalone or tethered.

The thing that stand out with this one, assuming they will actually implement this feature as promised, is the headsets ability to be expanded as it's designed to be modular. This may make the headset a more viable long-term investment IF they can actually make good use of that feature. It also assumes that whatever expandability the headset receives, it won't make the headset more uncomfortable to sue or make the headset 2x heavier.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Do these headsets work with steam and the quest store etc though? I've not really looked into them.

 

[Kuranghi]

You definitely won't look like a total wally wearing this one, like literally a wall-e.

 

[Insane Metal]

LCD, eww.

 

[Sleepwalker]

The front will make you look like you have a pair of titties strapped to your forehead

 

[Crayon]

Yes, more headsets. I want as many options as possible that aren't meta.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Do these headsets work with steam and the quest store etc though? I've not really looked into them.

The quest store is a closed garden like XBL and PSN, but yes these headsets will work with Steam.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

So, can this be considered like a new wave of VR (Hardware/Software)?.

 

[Hendrick's]

Glad to see more wireless high end headsets.

 

[feynoob]

Spoiler: It looks like something like this

The eyes of that VR is weird.

 

[Crayon]

So, can this be considered like a new wave of VR (Hardware/Software)?.

Probably yeah. I'd almost call it post-quest as the huge success of quest 2 probably had a big influence on all the new sets being made. And even ones like psvr2 that were going to be made anyway are launching into a world where one line of headsets has sold 20 million.

 

[64bitmodels]

more vr more headsets give us as much options as possible
especially for the affordable sector which is dominated by meta

 

[mckmas8808]

So lets guess how much this will cost? I say $800.

 

[64bitmodels]

So lets guess how much this will cost? I say $800.

they said affordable.

 

[feynoob]

Just went to their website now.
https://somniumspace.com/

Dont expect that much from them.

 

[midnightAI]

Yes, more headsets. I want as many options as possible that aren't meta.

Oh, you are going to love this one then, their VR app Somnium Space VR allows you to sell and purchase land via NFT's

 

[UltimaKilo]

Horrible FOV, LCD, bad design, seems uncomfortable and heavy… a real winner here!

 

[Putonahappyface]

LCD?

 

[Crayon]

Oh, you are going to love this one then, their VR app Somnium Space VR allows you to sell and purchase land via NFT's

 

[64bitmodels]

Oh, you are going to love this one then, their VR app Somnium Space VR allows you to sell and purchase land via NFT's

oh my god thats so terrible! its so sad that you HAVE to interact with the vr headset via this app and that you don't have the option of just hooking it up to your PC with SteamVR and foregoing the dumb NFT scam app entirely, this is a tragedy!!!

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Cool. I'm down for whatever increases VR support. 2023 should be a big year.

 

[gundalf]

Looks like a Varjo-XR3 clone which I btw hate with a passion.

 

[Mercador]

Wired headsets are a thing of the past forever I think.

 

[thuGG_pl]

Wired headsets are a thing of the past forever I think.

Depends what you do with them. I bought Reverb G2 mainly because it's on cable. I use it for simracing and I don't want to deal with all the WIFI connectivity and problems it brings.

 

[midnightAI]

oh my god thats so terrible! its so sad that you HAVE to interact with the vr headset via this app and that you don't have the option of just hooking it up to your PC with SteamVR and foregoing the dumb NFT scam app entirely, this is a tragedy!!!

I would just have thought that someone who does not want to deal with Meta due to their business practices may want to know about the business practices of this company. YOU may not care but the person I was replying to might.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[mckmas8808]

Wired headsets are a thing of the past forever I think.

Nah.

 

[Eddie-Griffin]

So, can this be considered like a new wave of VR (Hardware/Software)?.

What software?

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

What software?

The one that is going to be announced in the next year.

 

[Mercador]

Nah.

Sorry, I should have said on PC. I got an old wired one, barely use it after 3-4 years. Novelty wears fast unfortunately.

 

[sendit]

VR is just a gimmick, I'm not sure why companies budget this failed investment YOY.


/s

 

[E-Cat]

I see this as the closest (and perhaps only) competitor to the Pimax Crystal, hoping for a launch by Q3.

 

[E-Cat]

Horrible FOV, LCD, bad design, seems uncomfortable and heavy… a real winner here!

120 degrees horizontal is ”horrible”? Wtf. The only ones that have more are Pimax.