Google is ramping up its effort in promoting its Cardboard Virtual Reality headsets as it adds a VR section that now features Google Cardboard, View-Master and C1-Glass VR.
The page talks about the details you need to know about the Cardboard and incorporates links to some standout VR products.
The dedicated VR section lists that consumers can buy a Google Cardboard viewer for $15. Once they buy two viewers, they will get a slight discount – $25 for two. The viewer is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems. It also supports phones with 4- to 6-inch displays.
The C1-Glass VR viewer costs $14.99. This viewer looks very much like a pair of glasses and is the lightest of the bunch. On top of that, the product comes with a carrying pouch.
The Mattel View-Master, in the meantime, which was unveiled last year carries a price tag of $30. This viewer comes packed with a reel of content and is aimed for children. With its price, it's obviously the most durable among the three options. The most recent version of Mattel VR viewer comes fitted with an audio jack, plus amped up optics and will be available this coming fall.
At the moment, the page does not include a link in the store's top navigation row. Google, however, has placed a huge banner image on the store's home page.
While the list is limited right now, there's a good chance that this section could turn into a hub for more VR headsets and contents down the road.
Last month, Tech Times reported that the Mountain View-based company is allegedly working on a wireless VR headset that will not rely on a gaming console, smartphone or PC to make it work. If the rumor is true, this all-in-one VR headset could be the first of its kind. Moreover, the VR is pegged to come out later this year.
The news was initially reported by Wall Street Journal, citing its unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
The WSJ says the standalone VR headset is built for "a middle ground." It is believed that this wearable device will offer a quality experience, yet will not be connected to an expensive gaming console nor a computer.
