View-Master VR Headset is the cooperation result between
Google with a toy manufacturer, Mattel. Just evoke our memories, View-Master
was a toy that's designed for viewing 3D images through a paper disc that's
quite popular in the 90s era, can be said that the View-Master was the
forerunner of a 3D VR headset.
Like the previous version, View-Master VR Headset still
comes with a paper disc. However, to see the 3D content you don't need to
install the paper disc into View-Master. The View-Master can be used such as
using Google Cardboard; it means you still need a smartphone.
Before using it, View-Master VR Headset application must
first be downloaded to a smartphone, after that you have to scan the View
Master Pass Card to your smartphone and then plug the smartphone into
View-Master. To see the 3D content, you only need to direct your view onto
paper disc, and the 3D content will appear in the form of virtual reality. The
View-Master content is produced by NASA and National Geographic with 3 themes:
the wild, aerospace and tourist destination, so it is very suitable for children
learning tool.
View-Master VR Headset has been available in the US market
and is sold for $ 30.00. The View-Master content is sold separately for US $
15.