120" Pixel-free Virtual Screen | Built-in Harman Speakers | AAA Games On-The-Go | 78g, Low-Temp Comfort |
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Hello backers!
Fulfillment is ongoing and we have some great news regarding product upgrades and shipping updates. Let’s jump right in.
Mass production of the Mobile Dock has started and shipment for this item started last week. We can’t wait to get them into your hands so that you can enjoy Switch time even more!
We’re honored to have BeatEmUps (one of our favorite Switch YouTubers with 1.66M followers) review VITURE One XR Glasses & the Mobile Dock.
A recap that how Mobile Dock will enhance your gaming experience:
1. A Must-have for Nintendo Switch
Enjoy playing the Switch on a 120” screen at 60fps instead of 6.2” screen at 30fps. It will also provides up to 6 extra hours of battery life!
2. Steam Deck’s “Battery Life Saver”
Playing heavy-hitter games like Elden Ring or God of War, the Steam Deck can only last 80-90 mins with a full charge. The Mobile Dock extends the battery life 2.5x (a total of 5 hours playtime when we tested it with Elden Ring!).
3. Co-op Play On The Go
Enjoy Mario Kart on an airplane with your partner or FIFA 2023 on the Steam Deck with a friend at a cafe. Sharing a game on anywhere, anytime has never been so easy or enjoyable.
4. Add Any HDMI Device For More
The Mobile Dock supports Chromecast & Amazon Fire TV to be your portable cinema — watch together as you browse using your remote and enjoy a movie night in bed. It’s like having a floating 120” TV!
All in all, the Mobile Dock is the traveling gamer or movie fan’s best friend.
Lastly, here’s a sneak peek at the launch video we’ve prepared for the launch of the Mobile Dock. Hope you will enjoy it!
As the yield rate is ramping up, we are capable of shipping at a much higher rate this month! We are expecting to fulfill XR Glasses + Mobile Dock + other accessories for most backers by the end of March.
We’ve recently received a few emails asking about splitting orders to receive XR Glasses earlier. Since we’re picking up the fulfillment pace in fulfillment, to streamline the process we are now shipping pledges in chronological order based on the time they were placed instead — the wait is almost over!
Now we have a dedicated page about updating the XR Glasses firmware here.
You can follow the steps to update your XR glasses firmware with APK. For those who don’t have Android phones, we will also have a Chrome update tool that you can use to directly update the firmware from the webpage (both on Mac or PC). The Chrome tool is undergoing final tests and will be available next week.
The Neckband is critical to the VITURE One ecosystem but also the most difficult piece to perfect. It’s been through four production builds and we finally started mass production (including the charging case!).
There’s been a lot of positive feedback from our testers and we have made great improvements based on their suggestions. We LOVE a lot of the features it offers, for example:
With the Neckband, you can customize the screen sizes — resize and reposition (up and down, left and right). It was incredibly helpful!
The never-before-seen charging case — look how convenient it is!
More to come when we launch the neckband:)
In case you missed it in the last update, we’ve developed a new “Size 0” nose pad (which will be the new Size 1 going forward) to help users get the best viewing experience. This new piece will be included in shipments starting later this week; your shipping notification will indicate whether your VITURE One XR Glasses include the new Size 1 nose pad.
This new piece is a two-shot injection molding for those who want a smaller option than the default Size 1 nose pad included with the first production run VITURE One XR Glasses. If you do not receive the new Size 1 nose pad and would like to receive one, please fill out and submit this form.
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We hope that by the time we send our next update, every backer will have received their XR Glasses and accessories. The wait for the neckband is almost over as well, we hope to start shipping the neckband by the end of this month, while we believe the XR Glasses and Mobile Dock are already a powerful combo offering an amazing experience while you are waiting:) It has been a long journey, but so worth it!
We are ever grateful that you backed us since the very beginning and have been supporting us all along the way!
Until next time~~
The VITURE Team
Hello backers!
This is a long one – in this update we’re sharing our latest shipment updates, first hand feedback from first batch recipients, and product updates from the most recent phase of our trial program.
As you may already know, some backers have already received their VITURE One XR Glasses and have been sharing their experience in our Kickstarter comment area and Discord community.
We are overwhelmed by the positivity from the community and are beyond thrilled to see that so many people are loving the glasses! We will continue working hard and keep improving to make the experience better than ever.
There are some discussions around choosing the right size nose pad and the functionality of the electrochromic films, which we address in the product update section below.
We are almost finished with the most recent phase of our testing program, focused on the Neckband, Mobile Dock, and 1 to 2 adapter. We are super grateful to have the huge support and insightful feedback from our testers; the feedback we’ve been receiving is AMAZING!
We believe late excellence is better than rushed mediocrity, and we have already incorporated most of their feedback into a final round of improvements before mass production.
This year’s CNY holiday was longer than usual since this was the first time in three years that many were able to reunite with their families. Full production will resume on 2/15, and we will resume shipping again by then. Fulfillment is still not at full speed yet due to quality control, but we are working hard to ramp up production.
For those who have the steam deck and requested to receive XR Glasses first but haven’t yet – you’re first on the list!
Our testers really loved the Mobile Dock, so not many changes were necessary; everything is almost ready and mass production for this piece of the ecosystem will start on 2/25. We will start getting them out as soon as they’re moved into stock!
Overall, testers reported a positive experience with the Neckband. Thankfully, we were able to identify and resolve a few minor issues, mainly on the software side; for example, D-pad customization and pin mode optimization are two features we’re optimizing. Mass production for the Neckband will be starting in early March.
For those who ordered the Ultimate Pack, we may ship out everything except the Neckband to ensure you receive the rest of your order faster.
To get the best viewing experience, it’s important to center VITURE One’s screen in your field of vision. Finding the proper nose pad fit is key in this endeavor; many users have mentioned how amazing the display is once you dial in the fit. 😎
While most backers can find the right fit among the four sizes included, some users have reported feeling the best without using any nose pads at all. To solve this issue, we’ve developed a new “Size 0” nose pad, which will be the new Size 1 going forward.
This new piece is a two-shot injection molding for those who want a smaller option than the default Size 1 nose pad included with the first production run VITURE One XR Glasses. If you have already received the glasses and would like to receive this new nose pad size, please fill out and submit this form:
Another thing to help you get the best viewing experience is the prescription lens frame, a must have if you're farsighted, have astigmatism, or your vision prescription is stronger than VITURE One XR Glasses' adjustable dials support.
We're happy to announce that we're now working with Lensology to help you get custom lenses for your prescription lens frame attachment! We are still building our page on their site, but you can get support now via email (make sure to include "VITURE" in the subject line when you email them - they're prioritizing VITURE orders, and they mean it!).
You can find more information about this partnership in this Discord thread, where Lensology has been offering great support and answering questions directly.
As we were typing this part out, we just had a new review come in:
Some have asked about the differences between AR and VR modes listed on our quick guide: in short, these refer to the state of the XR Glasses’ electrochromic films.
These modes allow you to adjust the brightness and opacity of VITURE One XR Glasses based on your environment and the level of awareness you wish you have of your surroundings. At first use, you will need to toggle between the two modes up to four or five times to allow the lenses to adjust to their optimal state. For the best immersion, it’s best to find the right settings in a dark environment, then face somewhere bright (like looking out the window). Then you’ll see the contrasting differences and changing colors between the two modes.
The really cool part comes with the Neckband, which allows you to make full use of this feature by zooming in and out with Ambient & Immersive modes.
While users can always update the XR Glasses’ firmware via STM32 on PC, we’ve now developed an Android app to make updating the firmware even easier.
The app is currently in beta and we are actively improving it. Some backers find that the current XR Glasses have compatibility issues with Disney+ on iPad; we’ve fixed this problem in the latest firmware update.
You can download the Android app here to update your XR Glasses.
A few backers have asked when their friends can expect to get VITURE One if they decide to purchase them now (we’re so glad you guys are spreading the word for us!).
We know there’s a lot of room for improvement for us in terms of the shipping timeline, but we’re developing a new way to show the expected timeline for pre-orders and new orders so that people in this situation can have a clearer idea of when their orders will ship.
In simple terms: we will be shipping pre-orders in batches. New orders placed now are currently in batch 9, so if someone were to place an order now they can expect to receive everything in April/May. We’ll soon increase the number of batches and update our progress on the website periodically so that people can have a clearer understanding of the shipping timeline.
Of course, the earlier someone joins the cue, the sooner they’ll get their order; and as we ramp up production and fulfillment, we hope to be out of the pre-order phase ASAP!
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Join Us at GDC
Will you be joining GDC this year? We will have a booth and can’t wait to meet you there!
We’re preparing swaps; here’s a small peek:
To make it even more fun, we’re starting a dedicated thread on Discord. Please feel free to shoot us whatever message or fun quote you would like to see on the badges – we will select a few and make them a reality (we’ll make sure that whoever submits the ones that get selected receive one!).
New Video
Finally, with shipping finally started we were excited to share our new launch video.
The Future Is On View – here we come! (Watch in 4K with the sound on for the best experience! 🎵)
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Enjoy and stay tuned!
The VITURE Team
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