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virtual reality is a big thing at CES 2016 and in the wake of major announcements from oculus and HTC a smaller player has seized the chance for an undercut I'm Michael Fisher with PocketNow and this is the d2 Vanguard edition from three glasses the first look brought to you by D brand what sets the d2 Vanguard edition apart from all the other PC powered VR headsets out there now physically not much divisor available in white and black is lightweight and comfortable to wear even on a big melon like mine connected to a gaming PC by a single thin cable and dominated by a glowing logo on its face when you're using it the specs aren't bad a 2k display with a 60 FPS refresh rate means that while you can see the pixels they're only apparent if you're looking for them and the 110 degree POV is plenty of mersive three glasses had a handful of titles available for play at the demo from first person shooters to a helicopter combat simulator head tracking worked fairly well and while my control inputs were confined to a keyboard and mouse there are on visor controls as well for games built with the three glasses API I sometimes had trouble focusing on objects in the virtual environment and occasionally the visor would get a little confused about which way I was facing but that's something I've also experienced with other VR products like Google cardboard or gear VR if I have a big issue with the three glasses product it's that it just doesn't feel much different than any other VR headset it's still a young category but I first tried oculus rift almost three years ago and while this device feels much more finished than any beta product it doesn't really set itself apart add in the broader compatibility that more popular competitors are bound to enjoy and you've got a few things to think about before dropping coin on this thing the good news is that you'll be dropping significantly less for the three glasses visor than you will for one of the more mainstream options the d2 Vanguard Edition will retail for $399 a full 200 clams less than the oculus rift that means VR fans with a limited budget should pay close attention to this product when it goes on sale later this year and three glasses also has a whole lineup of VR visors various designs to carry us through 2017 PocketNow CES 2016 coverage is made possible by D brand it's more than phone skins it's unlimited customization at your fingertips from Kevlar to carbon-fiber to mahogany all of it custom cut for the most precise fit on earth so whether you're skinning your newest Android changing up your del SmartWatch or putting life back into your old console choose D bram D brand saving the world from inferior skins one device at a time for much more from CES 2016 in Las Vegas stay tuned to pocket now here on YouTube and at pocketnow.com till next time there's been Michael Fisher with high auto Houston behind the camera thanks for watching see you next time