preface

2016 can be said to be the first year of VR. All kinds of technology giants announced to enter the VR field. As a well-known domestic technology company, Xiaomi officially announced and launched the public beta version of Xiaomi VR (toy version) in August this year.

There are two trends in the development of VR: one is that technology giants like HTC, Sony and others develop a complete set of VR devices and invest in the R&D of VR resources. These technology giants also deeply realize that what restricts the development of VR is that VR resources are not rich enough; The other is an experiential product like Xiaomi Technology, which is relatively cheap. First, let users experience what VR is. This VR (toy version) produced by Xiaomi is a trial work to enter the VR field.

Unpacking

Let's open the box and have a look at this Xiaomi VR (toy version). Before unpacking, we can't avoid the custom of looking at the outer packaging. Xiaomi VR is packed in full black hard paper, and the three characters "Go to explore" written in red on the front of the box indicate that this is Xiaomi's water trial, and a heavyweight VR product will be released later. At the same time, the millet logo is impressively printed on the top of the box, and the whole body packaging is simple. Red and black are also classic matches.

Officially unpacking, after opening the package, you can see Xiaomi VR (toy version), headwear, instructions, and a letter written by Xiaomi to the new explorer. We can see that Xiaomi is still very attentive to users, and a simple VR toy version is also very considerate.

Detail display

After unpacking, let's take a look at the details of Xiaomi VR (toy version).

Xiaomi VR (toy version) adopts Lycra cotton material design and zipper design. There is a physical button, and the associated mobile phone will display relevant information after triggering. Xiaomi VR (toy version) can be adapted to 4.7 inch to 5.7 inch mobile phones, and provides Xiaomi VR APP, panoramic video, 3D movies and game applications.

APP experience

The instructions for using Xiaomi VR contain the QR code for downloading the APP. Scan it with your mobile phone and download the Xiaomi VR APP.

Xiaomi VR APP provides many panoramic video resources and game applications, allowing users to enjoy the world of science fiction.

Let's have a concrete experience.

Since Xiaobian's Xiaomi mobile phone has been used by the elderly at home, the mobile phone with Xiaomi VR (toy version) cannot be used this time. During the experience, a partner mentioned that using a brand of mobile phone to use the Xiaomi VR APP could not focus, but only using the Xiaomi mobile phone, while using other apps would be OK. However, Xiaobian did not encounter such problems in use. Xiaobian also specially downloaded the Orange VR APP to experience it. There is no difference.

Use Summary

Advantages: 1. Low price;

2. 3D effect is good during use;

3. Simple operation and rich resources.

Disadvantages: 1. There is no joystick, so many functions cannot be experienced;

Personal experience: Xiaobian's experience of Xiaomi VR is relatively simple, and there is still much room for improvement in APP resources. Without a joystick, many game applications cannot be used. This is a small shortcoming. After all, this is a toy version that only allows users to experience 3D. At the same time, if you experience VR with mobile phones, you really feel that it can be 2K or even 4K. Otherwise, you will find many small square noise points, which is very uncomfortable. In general, this Xiaomi VR (toy version) is a good choice for users who want to experience VR with limited budget.