Reddit reviews Lenovo G0A20001WW Explorer Mixed Reality Headset

HTC Vive - $499

Oculus Rift - $419

Samsung Odyssey - $498

Lenovo Explorer - $275

$194 for headset and controllers on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Virtual-Reality-Controllers-Compatible/dp/B077R65C4D/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075PVLN2P/

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Mixed-Reality-Headset-Controllers/dp/B077MF8TQ7/

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Explorer-Wireless-Controllers-G0A20002WW/dp/B0764GKZ15/

I don't know if it changes anything but you can get a windows mixed reality headset for about $180 that can play all vive games (including VRchat). I'm tempted to get one myself considering how cheap they're getting. Link

I stumbled upon one review on amazon for WMR (Lenovo Explorer) and someone (user nicknamed Ed) mentioned the tracking issue of their 6dof controllers but he said that he solved the issue of shaking controllers by switching the bluetooh 4 dongle to a USB 2.0 port...so perhaps the USB 3.0 is the issue here for many people and they are not aware of it.

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This is the link to the reviews page of Lenovo Explorer :
https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B0764GKZ15/ref=acr_offerlistingpage_text?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

User named Ed wrote :
"Controllers tracking poorly and jumping all over the place in all applications. This was solved by moving the Bluetooth 4.0 dongle I bought from the USB 3.0 port I had originally used to a USB 2.0 port at the front of the computer. It should be noted that Microsoft actually recommend using a USB 2.0 port for the Bluetooth, so this is expected behaviour, but I mention it in case it may help someone."

Those are definitely WMR controllers. Specifically, I think they are the ones that come with the lenovo explorer headset.

I find I too get nauseous, but only when playing games where you are smoothly moving forward, like you would in a car game or something similar. Hellblade vr is a classic example. I could only play that for 30mins or so before I would feel the motion sickness.

However, playing the games above ( in the YouTube links ) I don't get motion sickness at all !

So I completely recommend it if you have a decent enough computer system to run VR. The only bad thing about VR currently is the price, but I can honestly say it's the best money I've spent because I get a decent sweat on and work out when I'm able to, and it's such good fun.

I never got anything like that out if going to the gym. So for me it's totally worth it . And I really feel more people could benefit from trying it out because of how fun it is . It's a great escape .

You can even play nintendo Wii games in VR also using the dolphinVR emulator.

https://youtu.be/wpFQA8PNyuE

https://youtu.be/sWi3rDE7DYA

https://youtu.be/BQ8VaZyZ1fA

https://youtu.be/m9WMLAOJUNg

https://youtu.be/7TAn1fyNbqI

If any of you do have a decent computer or a good GPU, price wise I totally recommend a Windows mixed reality headset.

They are not quite a good as an oculus rift or a HTC Vive when it comes to tracking, but I have to say they are still surprising good ! and a lot more portable if you want to take the VR with you , if you are using a laptop .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-Explorer-Reality-Headset-Controllers/dp/B0764GKZ15?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-fpas-uk-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0764GKZ15

I have the Lenovo explorer, but I also own a HTC Vive. If you can find the Lenovo explorer or any other wmr headset for a decent price it's worth getting because you don't need any external sensors if you need to take the VR setup on holiday or in hospital.

I really think us cf'ers should look into VR for exercise alternatives as well as their normal routine as it's a really fun way to move about. So it's great for body and mind !

I mainly use the VR and dance mat games when I'm unable to get out for a walk ( if the weather is bad or something ). So I use the VR ,weights or dance mat games if I can't get out .

This is a decent dance mat game ( for exercise ) if anyone has their old Wii laying around

https://youtu.be/ffnUtDsvswI

https://youtu.be/YmOVEFaMymk

https://youtu.be/H_BPMZqMTqM

I've been reading a lot about it since I'm building a new PC capable of VR and I always wanted to try it.

It's a really good VR headset. The strong poing of the headsets is the price since is more than 50% less than others with the deal (at least here), that's a steal and for an entry VR headset it's great and probably the best (imo).

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Edit: Game.es also ran out of stock 3-4h after my last reply. Now they're at 250€ for whenever they get new stock...

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Edit2: Amazon had new stock. They ran out of it really soon but now they're selling the headsets with the deal for the upcoming stock too so if you're interested you could probably get them with the deal. Link

This is there one I have

refurbished HP

The best of the WMR sets (this one was on sale last week for $299 so keep your eyes out)

MS recommends this Bluetooth dongle

Note the first two are basically the same: they all are, except for the Samsung which has better screens and manual ipd adjustment. The new version I linked to also has built in Bluetooth so you wouldn't need to worry about a dongle. Again in that price point I recommend Rift, though it's a tossup between way better screens and way better controllers, there :)

Edit: also, run the windows mr test -- you can find it in the windows store. If it says you're good, games like beat saber should run fine

Well garbage is pretty subjective, but they give a very playable experience. I edited my post because that's closer to what I'm seeing at this exact moment on amazon. From a quick 10 second search...

Acer for $200 on Newegg

Lenovo Explorer for $210 on Amazon

They go on sale very frequently though. Check buildapcsales. WMR headsets that aren't the Samsung Odyssey are all substantially similar except for styling so dont worry too much about which one ends up on sale.

I've seen reviews that the people who are selling the refurb often don't check the product and you'll get things like two left hands, two right hands, busted looking headsets etc. I'd say be careful if you do that, I almost considered it but imo, spend the extra 40 or so bucks and get new.

The Lenovo one which has a higher FOV is 200, and it's what i got recently and enjoy it

Others :

Lenovo Explorer €349 (usually €400-450)

Acer €329 (usually around €380)

Delivery costs (French)

Warranty information (Lenovo) : search "Explorer" in the lower search bar. Warranty will probably work for all EU countries besides GB.

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Explorer-Wireless-Controllers-G0A20002WW/dp/B0764GKZ15

To my defense I did do a quick search and landed in the windows store - which I wrongly assumed would have all the Windows Mixed Reality headsets - and the cheapest in there was on sale for 250

Also even accounting for the usual exchange rate to CAD (35-50% more), the Acer one is almost double and the explorer is 1.5x more what they should be, at the same sources you cited. So that you can understand my confusion/excitement at the 'sub-200$' claim.

Does this, this or this work?

https://www.amazon.com/Explorer-Headset-Windows-Reality-G0A20001WW-pc/dp/B0764GKZ15/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1543082623&sr=1-1&keywords=Lenovo%2BExplorer&th=1

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Seems to have gone up in price a bit, but it's been around $149 - $179 with controllers recently.

No idea on the chance of a Black Friday discount. Would be good if it was $800 with the DAS included.

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I own and love my Vive and when talking to PSVR owners I am so glad I have room-scale and good tracking.

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However, the Rift is $599AUD normally, and in the Black Friday sales it may drop to $500 and from what I've heard it's really not much worse than the Vive, and you're saving a good chunk of cash.

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Also look at WMR headsets.

https://www.amazon.com/Explorer-Wireless-Headset-Controllers-G0A20002WW-pc/dp/B0764GKZ15/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540446698&sr=8-3&keywords=windows+mixed+reality
That'll ship to Aus and converts to about $280 AUD

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07CSFYJKD/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new
That's about $310 AUD.

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Also check Gumtree:

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/gungahlin/tvs/dell-visor-windows-mixed-reality-headset-with-motion-controllers/1198686836

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-electronics-computer/windows+mixed+reality/k0c20045


The Vive is the best on the market, but it's also the most expensive, so if price is an issue then the other options are worth a look. Especially since it seems you won't be able to take full advantage of large room scale experiences.

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Nothing can use Valve's knuckles without the lighthouses (from Vive packages) though.

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If you think you will be getting the knuckles or a Pimax in 6-18 months, than the Vive is worth it. If you've never played VR, just want your feet wet and don't have heaps of $$$ to spend, then from what I've heard, WMR is really quite good these days.

Lenovo explorer is $390 Lenovo G0A20001WW Explorer Mixed Reality Headset https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764GKZ15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZuClDbQH5KYRS

Rift S is $399 Oculus Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PTMKYS7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EwClDbWMRGB9F

The links are just for the amazon/ BB listings. The only reason I started there is just because of the craigslist selling mentality, you know people are going to offer lower, and I know I'll take it. I don't think I'll go for under $200 though. I got the batteries and charger for ~$40, and the dongle for ~$15.
Raw links:
Headset: https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Explorer-Wireless-Controllers-G0A20002WW/dp/B0764GKZ15
BT Adapter: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-bluetooth-4-0-usb-adapter-black/4884001.p?skuId=4884001
Batteries+charger: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IM3P8GS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

not even close, actually - I'm not sure where you're getting your numbers. I have never ever seen it for less then 350 from a canadian retailer. It's no surprise we don't have a microsoft store here in Windsor, because people would bitch about prices constantly. The sony store here was closed earlier than any other I imagine for the same reason.

I'm a firm, firm advocate if a price has ever been x - ANYWHERE - , it will always be x and you should never, ever pay more no matter where you're from unless you live in an incredibly remote place and the logistical costs can be explained.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/sc-23064/tetheredpremium?icmp=vrheadsets_shopbysegment_premium

https://www.staples.ca/en/HP-Windows-Mixed-Reality-Headset-With-Controllers-VR1000-100/product_2800476_1-CA_1_20001?akamai-feo=off

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/store/d/lenovo-explorer-windows-mixed-reality-headset-with-motion-controllers/8n5sn73q2xvg/0j0z?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

Compare that to ordinary everyday amazon US prime offers:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0764GKZ15/ref=olp_twister_child?ie=UTF8&mv_style_name=1

And tons of those vendors ship to Canada. It's painful to me to have to not patronize canadian retailers because suppliers refuse to give vendors reasonable prices up here. I usually go without unless I can pick it up from another canadian who benefits directly from my hard earned dollars.