Reddit reviews DSCVR Headset Inspired by Google Cardboard v2 IO 2015 VR Gear for Apple iPhone and Android Smartphones - Google WWGC Certified Virtual Reality Viewer (Black)
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> Also, where are the headsets that come with straps? I couldnt find any on this Google Cardboard page here[https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/get-cardboard/]
That's because Google's official Cardboard specs require users to hold the viewers in place. This is because head-mounted viewers encourage users to turn too quickly, leading to nausea.
Of the official Cardboard viewers approved by Google, these look like the best:
I have the Mattel View-Master VR and it works well with the Nexus 5, though I have to use a Bluetooth headset if I want stereo sound (since there isn't an opening for wired headphones).
If you want a headstrap, you'll either have to modify one of the official viewers or buy an unofficial headset (just beware that many of the unapproved plastic viewers have narrow field-of-view).
Within your budget:
Viewmaster
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011EG5HJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1XeCxbMKD9AJ9
Slightly over your budget but a better headset:
I AM Cardboard DSCVR Headset
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018G17K52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IYeCxbTAHEVFK
Over budget but the best headset in its price range (button is a bit iffy on iPhones though for some reason)
BOBOVR VR Z4
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CEBKXJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oZeCxb4ZVCA18
I own all of these, they all have the button and work with iPhones. I had to modify the button on the BoboVR to get it to work properly though.
The Viewmaster is ok, the field of view isn't great, and it looks a bit kiddy, but it is robust and has good clarity.
The DSCVR is pretty much just a plastic version of Cardboard 2.0, but sometimes the more straightforward the better, I found it very good, although the strap that holds the phone looks like it will wear overt time.
BoboVR is by far the best though all round, great comfort, great fov, adjustable lenses (which the other 2 don't have) and the headphones are actually really good.
http://www.amazon.com/Headset-inspired-Cardboard-Android-Smartphones/dp/B018G17K52/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453059730&sr=8-1&keywords=dscvr
I forgot a C.... I always do that... xD
Bit downside is that this doesn't come with strap so you have to hold it... and the fact that there are no padding doesn't make it ideal for long term use
Ok I'm pretty into VR stuff so I've treid pretty much everything. Have you tried either GearVR or the higher quality stuff like the HTC Vive/Oculus Rift? If you have, the headsets you can use a V10 with are not nearly as good as those. I've had a couple of Google Cardboard variants, of which my favorite is probably this one. I mainly just use it for taking Cardboard panoramas, which are basically 360 panoramas with some 3D-ness and recorded sound. Great for taking at a scenic lookout or something.
That being said, this is not really a VR-ready phone. It has a high quality screen which is great, but something like a Gear S7 with the GearVR will be oodles better.