This is your Future. - Shiftall VR
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Learn more about be quiet! at: lmg.gg The future of VR looks a little... weird, but Adam's here to show you why this cyberpunk aesthetic actually makes sense for the average person. With tiny headsets, flipping controllers, and what's effectively a muzzle, Shiftall VR has it all. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 It looks weird, but it's very functional 0:30 The Flip VR controller 2:46 Sponsor - bequiet! 3:20 MeganeX Superlight Headset 6:36 Controller and headset pricing 7:26 The Mutalk 8:10 Final thoughts 8:31 Outro
This video provides a deep dive into Shiftall's CES VR lineup, focusing on two bold innovations that aim to change how users interact with virtual reality: the Flip VR controller and the MeganeX Superlight headset. The presenter explains that traditional VR setups often burden users with cumbersome controllers and setup frictions, and he demonstrates how the Flip VR controller can rotate outward, freeing the hands quickly for grabbing or interacting with the real world without removing the headset. He notes the ergonomic design, adjustable hand size, capacitive inputs, and outside-in tracking elements, comparing it to other motion controllers while highlighting its durability claims and potential to reduce the hassle of putting on or taking off a VR headset. Halfway through, the segment shifts to a sponsor message for be quiet! before returning to the MeganeX device. The MeganeX Superlight is described as a remarkably small, lightweight standalone headset with adjustable IPD and diopter support, designed to be shared among multiple users, a significant departure from the Big Screen Beyond’s more user-specific fit. The narrator details the trade-offs involved in achieving such a compact form factor, including the use of stick-on lenses and a swappable gasket, and then delves into display performance, addressing field of view, brightness, and optical considerations like chromatic aberration and color fringing. Concluding thoughts emphasize the potential for practical VR breakthroughs in comfort, portability, and social use, while noting the price points and the relative premium positioning of both the Flip controller and the MeganeX headset as hurdles for mass adoption. The host expresses genuine excitement about the direction VR is heading, praising the incremental improvements in convenience and performance that could broaden mainstream adoption, and he ends with a call to subscribe for more future CES coverage.
Topics · technology · virtual reality · consumer electronics · gadgets
Questions answered
- What makes the Flip VR controller different from traditional VR controllers?
- The Flip VR controller pivots out of the way, allowing easy access to real-world interactions without removing the headset, and it uses outside-in tracking with adjustable sizing for comfort.
- What is notable about the MeganeX Superlight headset in terms of sharing and fit?
- MeganeX introduces swappable gaskets, diopter adjustment, and IPD adjustability to enable sharing among multiple users, addressing a key limitation of earlier ultra-small headsets.
- What is Mutalk and what problem does it aim to solve during VR use?
- Mutalk is a noise muffling microphone worn with a foam and silicone seal to keep mic input functional while reducing sound leakage, helping users chat privately in loud environments.