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Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset Model VD R05AP 002
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
91
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
13
Spam Test
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90 Hz
REFRESH RATE
Yes
HDMI
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
156 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 78 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Gaming
24vive, steam, rift, wmr, vr
+92%
-8%
" ... - good and precise controllers ... "
" ... I have a high-end gaming pc. ... It works perfect for any type of VR game I am interested in. ... "
" ... The headset comes with the Ghostbusters VR games that you redeem in the Windows Store. ... Vive compatible games on Steam. ... "
" ... this entertained me for 2 days then i installed recroom & The Lab ( a really fun game) ... "
" ... I am able to play all the games I want on Steam VR even though they technically are not compatible. ... "
" ... There are many great free games available on the Windows Store and on Steam. ... It even included a free Ghostbusters game! ... It works very well for me for most games I try to play. ... "
" ... pretty fantastic product, competitve with other gaming vr, including at roomscale, at a fraction of the price (at least when I bought it). ... "
" ... Work very well with most SteamVR games, even in games that don't officially support them. ... "
Software Platform
12hardware, windows, portal, microsoft, apps
+42%
-58%
" ... Also, the WMR portal is stupid. ... "
" ... Now my setup is fine but it's being a pain aond wouldn't let me download the software to try and run it. ... "
" ... I called Acer to see if maybe it was user error or a software issue that they could resolve so I didn't have to return it. ... "
" ... The Microsoft Virtual Reality Portal in Win 10 has issues & giving me Error codes I need to look into. ... Trying to get help from Microsoft Tech Support is another problem, & unless they can fix the issues with Portal Recognition for me, I'll probably return it for a full refund. ... "
" ... Microsoft forces you to use their version of your chipset's usb3 driver or the software won't even start, you get an error message. ... but given that this is a microsoft driver and minimum requirement issue and has nothing to do with the hardware, I've given up and am returning it. ... "
Comfort
12nose, controllers, comfortable, wear, vive
+67%
-33%
" ... and the hinge is fast to wear out. ... "
" ... - quite comfortable, light and seems to be quite robust ... "
" ... It's amazing, totally immersive, the tracking is spot on, but only when the controllers are not behind your head. ... "
" ... First off, the headset is light and comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... The controllers themselves feel thin and a little cheap, but work fine. ... "
" ... it's comfortable and easy to take on and off. ... "
" ... I removed the Acer velco'd face cushion and used the Vive cushions. ... Cons: The foam surround on the headset feels cheap and compresses easy putting pressure on the bridge of the nose. ... "
" ... It is very light, flexible and a little bit cheap feeling as the flex is not there on the rift and vive. ... "
Setup
11setup, super, time, installation, install
+82%
-18%
" ... I really like it and it was quite easy to install ... "
" ... WMR is easy to set up, and despite some hiccups from time to time works pretty well. ... "
" ... Super definition, and easy to set up . ... "
" ... To me it was plug and play and the setup is super easy. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and to install! ... "
" ... Installation was super easy! ... "
" ... Set up is easy enough once you figure out the hardware issues. ... "
" ... My previous experience from seeing similar setups at trade shows did not prepare me for how great this would work in my house on my laptop. ... "
Product Reliability
11work, got, years, pc, later
+45%
-55%
" ... Left eye has stopped working ... "
" ... Can be difficult to get working. ... Here's the bad: It's designed by Microsoft, so expect nothing to work 100% right the first time. ... It took me a few hours of effort to get this thing working, but because each time it didn't work I had to order more parts, those few hours turned into several days of waiting. ... "
" ... Some odd years later I got a fully decked out PC built. ... "
" ... What are the odds that it's broken or defective? ... "
" ... Only because I've been building & dealing with My Gaming PC's for over 30 years did I get this. ... "
Price
11worth, 200, tag, pass, current
+100%
" ... Very good quality VR for the price. ... It makes the cost and the setup time all worth it. ... "
" ... Very cool product and at a great price! ... "
" ... Totally worth the price. ... "
" ... Great for the price! ... "
" ... For the $200 I got it for, and even with the current $289 price tag, it is well worth it and equivalent to the experience that I have in HTC Vive 100%. ... "
" ... For the price, you really can't pass it up. ... "
" ... I could not pass up the $218 price tag for something that could do so much! ... "
" ... The quality is good at the current price point. ... "
VR Box
11headset, experience, vive, oculus, fantastic
+100%
" ... Here's the good: This thing is cheap, and gives you an experience that competes with the $500+ VR rigs out there. ... If you're not a "computer person" and you want to get into VR, this may not be for you. ... "
" ... If you are trying to get into VR but the price of the Vive or Oculus is just too darn much, this is a great alternative. ... "
" ... Ever since VR came out, I wanted one. ... And I got my first VR. ... "
" ... Great VR headset and controllers. ... "
" ... Very nice VR! ... "
" ... Excellent steam VR compatibility ... "
" ... WMR for now though is really just VR. ... Pros: The new price has this unbeatable for anyone getting into VR ... This is slightly new to market, nice to see lower prices for those wanting to try VR. ... The Wave VR ... Guided mediation VR ... "
" ... It came with a free ghostbuster VR game. ... This is easily on par with any other VR headset that I have tried. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 156 meters
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes
Display
Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
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