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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Necromancer on October 16, 2007, 09:45:08 AM

Title: Video Eyewear
Post by: Necromancer on October 16, 2007, 09:45:08 AM
Nintendo's Virtual Boy wishes it could be as cool as this thing (http://www.vuzix.com/iwear/products_vr920.html).  The specs say that it's the equivalent of a 62" screen viewed from 9' away and it only weighs 3.2 ounces, but the cool part is the head tracking.  There aren't many games that support it yet, but it certainly looks promising (though the $400 price tag sucks).
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Kitsunexus on October 16, 2007, 10:03:18 AM
Hello, and welcome to the 1990s! (http://www.i-glassesstore.com/)
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Turbo D on October 16, 2007, 11:17:04 AM
All of those things are bad-ass  8)
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Joe Redifer on October 16, 2007, 11:58:39 AM
I had a pair of Sony glasses like that which I sold on eBay awhile back.  They worked, but were completely impractical.
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: WoodyXP on October 16, 2007, 09:04:27 PM

If it supported more games I'd probably buy one.
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Kitsunexus on October 16, 2007, 09:16:56 PM
I had a pair of Sony glasses like that which I sold on eBay awhile back.  They worked, but were completely impractical.


Ah the Sony Glasstron. I used to want a pair when I was younger. At least I can still get a great deal (http://www.vrealities.com/sony.html) on them.   :roll:
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Turbo D on October 16, 2007, 09:36:36 PM
dang, Joe must be rich to have owned those  :)
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Joe Redifer on October 16, 2007, 09:43:05 PM
NOt really.  I think I paid close to $100, but they weren't brand new.

This is what I had, the Sony Glasstrons (http://www.gamesfirst.com/articles/shawn/glasstron/glasstron.htm).
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Necromancer on October 17, 2007, 02:28:46 AM
Hello, and welcome to the 1990s! (http://www.i-glassesstore.com/)


None of these has head tracking, which is the only reason that I'd want to buy one.  Thanks for playing, but you can have your two cents back.
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Kitsunexus on October 17, 2007, 01:16:44 PM
Hello, and welcome to the 1990s! (http://www.i-glassesstore.com/)


None of these has head tracking, which is the only reason that I'd want to buy one.  Thanks for playing, but you can have your two cents back.


There is a headtracker, some of them come with them.

Here is a review from the 90's:
http://graphics.stanford.edu/infrastructure/gamma-corrected/iglasses.html

As you can see, there is headtracking instructions.

Crow gets kind of messy, I reccomend you use a spork.
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Necromancer on October 18, 2007, 05:14:01 AM
I don't see any head tracking capability mentioned in your original post, other than a separate head tracking device ($2800!).  It and the glasses in your second link are apparently compatible with a sum total of zero games, so I'm afraid that I'm missing your point.  I never meant to imply that this thing is the first device of its kind, but they are the first consumer level product with practical gaming abilities.

Perhaps you'd care for a few bites of crow yourself.  It tastes a bit like chicken.
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Joe Redifer on October 18, 2007, 05:50:40 AM
Pigeon is far more delicious than crow... but every bit as annoying.
Title: Re: Video Eyewear
Post by: Turbo D on October 18, 2007, 10:42:18 AM
Lets throw some squab on the grill  :)