Zeiss is expected to release its Zeiss VR One Connect product in May, which enables interactive gaming using a mobile VR headset. Compatible with SteamVR, a large number of VR games will be immediately available on the platform. The device bridges the gap between PC-connected VR gaming and mobile VR by connecting the smartphone in the mobile VR headset to a gaming PC.
The system allows users to connect and play games through SteamVR. Zeiss VR One Connect allows more interactive gaming possibilities than ever before through a mobile VR headset. The product may be used with iOS and Android smartphones.
A current iOS or Android smartphone, VR-ready PC and a mobile VR headset is required for operation. The smartphone is slid into the Zeiss VR One Plus headset, or another mobile VR headset unit. A USB cable connects the smartphone to a VR-capable computer, allowing the use of games and other content from the SteamVR platform.
The two wireless 3DoF controllers and the smartphone are linked via Bluetooth. Built-in sensors in the controllers, together with the three sensors of the smartphone, allow interaction with the VR environment.
Zeiss has announced that the VR One Connect device will retail for $129.
