oculus go standalone virtual reality headset

Okay, so I've tinkered with Google Cardboard with my iPhone. But of course, that's pretty limited. It was neat, but no something I'd pay much money for. I spent a good chunk of time reading up on early reviews prior to the official release and decided on the Oculus Go. I had my expectations set appropriately. I wasn't expecting it to blow my mind as if I'd stepped 10-20 years into the future of tech. It's $200, and I understand how much technology you can really fit into that price point.That said, this is pretty darn awesome!! Part of my decision for Go vs. waiting for the Lenovo stand-alone, is that Oculus Go pairs up with the Gear VR store. Soooo many more apps and games in there... some 4-5 times more. And when you're talking 250+ vs. 1000+, that's significant! And while 6dof would have been nice, I can't see paying TWICE the price for it.My initial/primary use for it is to view my home media. I run a plex server at home, and Plex supports this device. It would actually be the only way I currently have to watch a couple 3D videos I have at home (don't you hate when friends/family buy you a gift you can't use yet). The video is not as nice as watching it on a high end TV. But you know what... those cost $600-2000 and is just a TV. Yes, you can see pixels. But after a while, I tune it out. I'm of the generation that remembers growing up with 320x200 TVs. Hell, my college TV was an old 13" VHS/TV combo I'd had since I was 10 years old hooked up to my commodore. So, still WAY better than that!Anyway... I got mine on Friday. The Plex app is good, but needs work (that's on them, not the Oculus Go). I started playing some games as well, and am really enjoying the VR experience. My wife was a little less impressed, but she also expects iPhone OLED reality. I explained the state of the tech to her and she was a little more understanding, but wants her Ready Player One experience already. LOL.My main cons (but not negative enough to take a way a star, for me):- The battery life could be better. 2-3 hours is a lot, but it's amazing how much you lose time when that thing is on your head. They say you're not supposed to have it plugged in to charge while wearing it, but no explanation. I'm not sure if it's about the heat of battery charging while also using it, or if it's a CYA legal disclaimer. But if it takes 3 hours to charge (what claims/reviews say) and 2 hours of play time, that means even if it is pluggged in and charging, it will drain faster than it can charge.- The fabric on the mask is good, but could be a tad softer. I've read some other VR goggles are uncomfortable and can't be worn for more than 30 minutes. This is better than that. But it does have some pressure points and leaves a good indentation on your face after wearing it for an hour or two.- The lenses fog up at first. From what I read, this is a common issue with these headsets. Seems like they would work on some sort of vents or something to promote airflow. But once they warm up (either by warming them [someone suggested a hair dryer for a moment] or after 10-15 minutes of wearing them), the fogging goes away.The $200 is well worth the price! I do hope for improvements with software updates. I think if people have their expectations set appropriately (do some research, watch a few video reviews), they will not be disappointed with the Oculus Go. It's fun and it's priced at a level that I do think will launch VR much more into mainstream. I do hope that more apps/games come out, and that 1000+ app store grows to 10000+ apps. I would love to see more adaptations of mainstream games, although, I suspect processor power wouldn't be able to handle them well with battery life.I'm still exploring the store to find new apps. I want to check out some of the virtual gatherings (wish I had time today to watch the live launch of XSpace rocket for Bangladesh). I don't expect my opinion/review to downgrade, unless I encounter a system failure that Oculus fails to support.If you're new to VR and not expecting a Ready Player One experience just yet, I think the Oculus Go is a good choice.

UPDATE : Two Years LaterStill holding up to three hours charge.Still working well. Its not a high end. But for basic viewing and surfing its good.Allot of reviews are from people streaming and not understanding the pixels are effected by how weak your WIFI is .Bumped to 5 Stars, for longevity.Having tried the Oculus S and the Oculus Quest both for the price were way off the mark with issues.Enter the year old or So Oculus Go.Over View.The Oculus Go. is the simplicity with advancement heading in the right direction. Only a few aspects of this unit make it out of date. It is unknown why oculus is taking so many risks. From having the Oculus S, which had a display port and no HDMI and no adjustable IDP, To Quests terrible resolutions and high cost.Why the Samsung Gear is long expired its lifetime. It got a few things correct. Simplicity and the ability to adapt to many formats as well as using Wi-Fi and other access. The Oculus Go, seems to make this same transition very easily. In fact unlike the Quest that has built-in microphones with no external ability. The Oculus GO does have this intact. It is unknown why they would leave this external port out. That left it in the Oculus GO, which is a lower end unit.Pros:extremely lightweighteasily programmed.Comfortablecomes with one controller that is pretty intuitive and very comparable to the Samsung Gear.Cons:The headset stretchy, but may wear out over time.Battery life on average is about one hour and a half.You cannot use the unit by being charged.Full-length movies are not possible in most caseswith only one controller gaming is difficult.Requires aftermarket software to make it compatible with what the Samsung Gear could do. Making it very much out of date with which you do.Conclusion. The visual effects are awesome. However having a set IDP means it may or may not work for the majority of people to try. These glasses most likely will not work. But it does come with an adapter that may help. Quality is decent and the price range only a few dollars less than other higher-end models does do with it as well. The Achilles' heel is its battery life. Even a smart phone used in the Samsung Gear would last longer. In fact there is no other unit today that is released that will last less time than this. There is no way of upgrading the battery without violating the warranty. The fact that it does not have external cameras means that you have to risk your cameras recording and sending information. This is something that cannot be confirmed or denied by the company, but is a scary contemplation that cameras are recording and sending information when you are connected to other units made by oculus. This particular model does not have that ability making security and privacy of the easier for you.I can only marginally recommend this unit, if you are using it for a short amount of time it's extremely portable and has a very clear screen.. It seems compatible with up to 4K streaming. Which makes it compatible with most modern productions. The hard drive is not necessary if you are local and not needing portability. I was able to access files on my computer and their allowing hard drive to be unused. The 32 GB is substantial for what I am using for. Even though I did purchase the 64 GB, it was not necessary given my use. Keep in mind intends to use about 10 GB or so for average software that's installed. So it's a total of 32, but only about 25 or so available.

Bought this for my grandfather, he loves and so does the whole family. I have to say it very light and comfortable on the face unlike some cheaper ones we tried.

Excellent VR headset. Love the screen quality.

Oculus Go es digamos, un headset mid/high-range, es decir, un punto más arriba de la media, superando las expectativas dado sus especificaciones. Es un headset independiente y de calidad, claramente no es un Rift o un HTC vive pero no necesitas una PC gamer para poder utilizar el headset. Como su nombre lo dice “Go” es para llevártelo a donde quieras y usarlo cuando quieras, es claramente una revolución de VR para poder hacerlo masivo, para su precio está excelente, ahora sin duda alguna abrirá un mercado nuevo para el mundo de la realidad virtual.La resolución digamos que está en un punto medio, para este precio está bien pero quizás si valdría la pena pagar un poco más para tener una mejor resolución, sin embargo, es buena para todo lo que conlleva un producto así.Puntos a favor:- Puedes configurar el Oculus Go sin un teléfono. Mantenga presionado el control de volumen hacia arriba / abajo y se abrirá un menú de configuración.- Independiente y sin cables molestos, es decir, no necesitas una PC poderosa para usarlo, simplemente póntelo y a disfrutar- Diseño moderno y minimalista con materiales de construcción de calidad- Está basado en Gear VR y ya cuenta con un mercado, ya existen muchas aplicaciones para este.- ALVR (más sobre esto abajo) extiende las capacidades. MUY RECOMENDADO.- Cuenta con la aplicación de Netflix para disfrutar todo el contenido como si estuvieras en el cine- Abajo menciono el problema del calentamiento, el punto a favor es que tiene un apagado automático cuando excede cierta temperatura.Puntos en contra:- La batería sin duda es su punto más débil con una duración de 2 hrs para Gaming y 2:30 hrs para películas y contenido multimedia.- NO tiene capacidad para expandir la memoria- 3 grados de libertad (es un headset más que nada para multimedia y algunos que otros juegos)- El calentamiento es un problema y aunque es de esperarse, se calienta muy rápido, hay que tener cuidado con el sobre uso de este.Oculus Go + ALVRALVR es una pantalla de VR remota, es de código abierto (open source) para Gear VR y Oculus Go. Con él, puedes jugar juegos de SteamVR en tu headset.ALVR como menciono, te permite jugar los juegos de Steam VR haciendo streaming desde tu PC a tu Oculus Go, ojo: debes tener una PC buena para esto y opcionalmente, aunque recomendable, un control de Xbox One con bluetooth.

Resolucion buena, estando acostumbrado a la de cualquier smartphone parece poca. Pocos juegos y apps, muy caras ademas. Sin embargo funciona muy bien. El audio muy bueno. El adaptador para lentes algo estorboso. Muy comodos. La bateria les dura muy poco. Buena calidad de materiales. Creo que el unico verdadero contra sin las pocas apps. Por lo demas es muy divertido. Por lo que ofrece deberia costar 3,000 pesos mexicanos.

So Far So Good. Best entry level standalone VR headset. No complaints about the product so far. The only main issue is with the seller (ForeExcel). They tore the package and inserted their own ad cards and papers inside of it.