The original version of the headset raised over $2 million on the project. At least when it comes to futuristic gaming, there is a new name in town.
The Viture One mixed reality (XR) glasses allow you to play games or watch movies from basically anywhere, and it just surpassed the original funding effort on the project.
Viture, a San Francisco-based startup, was founded by Google and Apple veterans, and it managed to raise over $2.4 million on Kickstarter in just a month and a half, greatly exceeding the original $20,000 funding goal.
Over 4,000 people are backing the new augmented reality glasses, a far cry from the 9,522 who supported the original campaign. Why is the difference different? There were many tiers of backing that started at just$15 and included a poster. Viture's campaign starts with pledges of $429.
The Viture One was designed to look like a pair of sunglasses. It's supposed to be something people would want to wear daily, unlike a virtual reality headset. Viture and Layer collaborated to create the actual look of the glasses, which come in black, blue, and white.
A 120-inch virtual screen is created by combining the two lenses. According to Viture, the image quality is better than any virtual reality headset and that the display's density is comparable to a Mac retina display.
The film that adjusts depends on the environment. Immersive and ambient are the modes of the film. Most of your field of vision is occupied by the virtual screen. You can see the real world in Ambient mode.
The dial on the Viture One can be used to adjust the prescription of the glasses.
The glasses can be combined with a special neckband that powers them and a control pad for the operating system. The neckband is 170 grams lighter than the Bose Soundwear and Sony SRS-NS7.
Private audio can be provided by the embedded speakers in the stems of the glasses. The audio was designed by a prestigious speaker company, though it didn't specify the name of the company.
Outside of the hardware, the Viture One's greatest achievement is being able to stream games and media from anywhere.
The console games can be streamed using remote play apps. The Viture One has support for both controllers. PC games can also be streamed using apps.
Apple TV +, Disney+, and HBO Max are some of the popular streaming apps that come pre-installed. 3D movies are supported by the company.
There is a separate attachment for the Switch that can be used as both an HDMI dock and battery pack. There is a multi player mode that allows two pairs of Viture One glasses to play on the same switch.
The Viture One is compatible with any device that has a video output. It would include all of the above, as well as the Steam Deck.
The Early Bird pledges start at $429 and include the glasses. To get the neckband included, you have to move up to $529. Those who want everything will have to pay at least $629. The headset will cost $549.
The first units will be shipped to backers in October.
The idea and concept is exciting, but the claims are just that. There are claims. We will have to see if the Viture One lives up to its claims.
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