This VR Set is Bringing Nostalgia Back! Will People Buy it?

Virtual Reality or VR set helps the once-unbeatable mammoth of games relive its glorious past

VR Set is the perfect piece of gear to relive absolute classics like Space Invaders, Unreal Tournament, and Rollercoaster Tycoon. Designed by SF-based Transparent House and Eduard Zhikharev, the Atari VR set helps the once-unbeatable mammoth of games relive its glorious past. The VR set sports a familiar design that most enthusiasts would instantly recognize, and comes equipped with sensors, cameras, and even headphones, to help immerse you in the game.

For the designers, the Atari VR set presented the perfect opportunity to build out a device that represented all their wishes and dreams. To that end, the headset doesn't come with any controllers. It uses a series of fisheye cameras on the front to 'see', putting the wearer in a virtual space that corresponds with the physical world. Moving around in real life translates to moving in VR too, thanks to Atari VR's 6dof abilities.

Does the Metaverse Need AR/VR?

Technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) are all strongly tied to the concept of the metaverse (VR). With the use of augmented reality technology, you may incorporate virtual objects into the actual environment. To fully immerse yourself in a 3D virtual environment, VR uses 3D computer modeling, one of the most fascinating sorts of visual designs. Although wearing a VR headset or other attachments isn't strictly necessary in the metaverse, experts are sure that virtual reality technology will become a crucial part of the new environment. For instance, the Facebook metaverse may be accessible through augmented reality glasses, virtual reality headsets, and in certain restricted ways through desktop and mobile applications.

The corporation has already disclosed that it is developing a high-end virtual and augmented reality headset with the working title of "Project Cambria." According to Meta, the gadget will support mixed reality and have new sensors that enable the virtual avatar to maintain eye contact and replicate the facial emotions of actual people. With the aid of more advanced technology, avatars will be able to better express human emotions and employ body language, giving the impression of real dialogue in virtual environments. The combined market for AR and VR is anticipated to be worth up to $300 billion by 2024 and $100 billion by 2030, as estimated by Morgan Stanley, according to Statista.