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I don't understand the logic of the custom face fitting step. Sure, it's nerdcool and might get you a slightly better fit to your face, but it makes it much ha
by yodon 4y ago
I don't understand the logic of the custom face fitting step.
Sure, it's nerdcool and might get you a slightly better fit to your face, but it makes it much harder for people to try their friend's headset and say "whoa! I need one too!"
Optimizing for virality as a consumer product designer is pretty much always the right business decision.
- stephc_int13 4y agoThey very likely took that into account. This is a design tradeoff. The few times I tried VR headsets I have to say that I was annoyed by the adjustments and the cheap/weak materials that was used, also I noticed some drift after a very short time (likely due to wear for a demo headset, but still) Not sure if custom made is necessary, but like with any eye wear, the correct size and alignment should probably be built into the device itself, it is more practical and durable.
- theschwa 4y agoI believe they've said that this was a choice to reduce the size and the weight, and it lets them bring the device closer to the users face. It also means that it can stay comfortably with just the one strap.
- peteforde 4y agoIt's not just a custom face fitting; they also take your lens prescription and craft a unit that is specifically for you. I haven't been anywhere near one of these units, yet, but I found this explanation highly compelling: https://youtu.be/mieWJ9vupqw?t=228 https://youtu.be/mieWJ9vupqw?t=228