# Inexpensive Branded VR Headsets The Dell Visor will Launch in October at a Cost of $350 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-visor References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/dell-visor-350-virtual-reality-headset-29-08-2017/) & [dell](http://dell.com) Virtual reality is positioned to be the next frontier for home entertainment, so brands are now more intensely focusing on creating [affordable solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-vr-headset) for consumers like the [Dell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-monitors) Visor. Set to launch in October with preorders being available in September, the new VR headset is affordably priced at $350 and comes as the brands first foray into the virtual reality sector. The headset boasts 1,440 x 1,440 pixel LCD display panels along with built-in sensors that offer a full six degrees of movement freedom, while the unit is expected to have Steam VR support. The Dell Visor comes as a mainstream VR headset that will be more applicable to different consumers to make the technology appealing to users who might not have considered giving it a try yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Virtual Reality:** The Dell Visor offers an affordable VR headset option for consumers, opening up opportunities for wider adoption of virtual reality technology. - **Mainstream VR Headsets:** The Dell Visor is a mainstream VR headset that aims to make virtual reality more accessible to a broader market, creating potential for new use cases and applications. - **Enhanced Freedom of Movement:** The Dell Visor's built-in sensors offer a full six degrees of movement freedom, paving the way for immersive virtual reality experiences that require greater user mobility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The affordable VR headset market is expected to grow within the consumer electronics industry, as more brands introduce reasonably priced options like the Dell Visor. - **Gaming:** The Dell Visor's compatibility with Steam VR support creates new opportunities for innovation in the gaming industry, allowing gamers to have more immersive experiences. - **Entertainment:** With the emergence of more affordable and user-friendly VR headsets like the Dell Visor, the entertainment industry can explore new ways to engage audiences through immersive virtual reality experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md) - [Accessible PCVR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimax-crystal-light.md) - [Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-3.md) - [Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkreality-vrx.md) - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Headset-Free VR Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dimenco-srprodisplay.md) - [Compact Featherlight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigscreen-beyond-headset.md) - [Fast-Response VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-legion-vr700.md) - [Professional-Grade VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-pro.md)