Iriun VR

Virtual Reality has become a somewhat accessible technology, yet the interest for it seems to be declining. Whether it's the expensive and pretty rare devices needed for operating this type of functionality, or the fact that it requires a lot of PC firepower to perform decently, there could be cheap VR alternatives that don't require such a huge compromise. Take for example Iriun VR, an application that can display SteamVR games by using your phone and a pair of cheap VR glasses.

The process, even though you might think it is difficult, does not require much knowledge about computers. You'll have to install the corresponding apps both on your PC and on your iOS or Android device. After doing that, the only thing that remains to be set up is the driver for your PC, which in all cases will be automatically installed when actually running SteamVR form the Steam app. This will, in turn, bring up a setup menu for calibrating your glasses.

When compared to more expansive headsets like the HTC Vive or the Oculus Rift, there's no doubt a noticeable difference, yet if you compare the investment needed for the various VR setups when paired with the resulting quality, you might just notice that Iriun VR actually provides a balanced and affordable VR solution. Don't be fooled though, this VR feature will work better or worse depending on the hardware you use, most importantly depending on your phone's specs.

While you shouldn't be expecting miracles to happen, provided you have a decent handheld device and a pair of cheap VR glasses, you could enjoy VR in a cheap and not devoid of quality way, all with the help of Iriun VR, an application that manages to reach its goal of offering a cheap VR solution to all smartphone holders.