# Smartphone VR Game Headsets The 'NOLO' Mobile VR Headset Lets Users Play SteamVR Games By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-vr-headset References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/play-steam-vr-games-on-your-smartphone-01-02-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/243372678/nolo-affordable-motion-tracking-for-mobile-and-ste) The 'NOLO' [mobile VR headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-vr-headset) is a new piece of equipment that can be utilized by smartphone users to play [SteamVR games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computerbased-vr-headsets) using their smartphone. This comes as welcome news to those who want to partake in virtual reality experiences but who don't want to shell out loads of money in order to attain the necessary components for their PC. The 'NOLO' headset incorporates a smartphone into the design in order to utilize it as a main component to save the need for [dedicated VR equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimax-crystal-light). This comes as a welcome addition to the market for users who have invested quite a bit in their smartphone choice in order to expand the capabilities without the need for complex, dedicated gaming equipment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile VR Gaming:** The NOLO headset allows smartphone users to play SteamVR games, paving the way for more mobile virtual reality gaming opportunities. - **Affordable VR Equipment:** The NOLO headset offers an affordable option for those who want to partake in virtual reality experiences without shelling out loads of money in order to attain dedicated PC components. - **Smartphone VR Integration:** The NOLO headset demonstrates the potential for integrating smartphones into virtual reality equipment, potentially leading to more seamless VR experiences in the future. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The NOLO headset offers new gaming opportunities for smartphone users, potentially disrupting the gaming industry by offering more affordable options for virtual reality gaming experiences. - **Smartphone Technology:** The NOLO headset highlights the potential for smartphone integration into virtual reality equipment, paving the way for further innovation in the smartphone technology industry. - **Virtual Reality:** The NOLO headset offers a more affordable and accessible option for those who want to partake in virtual reality experiences, potentially disrupting the virtual reality industry by expanding its reach to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming-Ready AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-ar2-platform.md) - [Tech-Branded VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-vr-headset-concept.md) - [Cardboard-Made Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-holographic-display.md) - [Multi-Sensory VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordovic-vr-headset.md) - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Onboard Computer VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simula-one-virtual-reality-headset.md) - [Transforming Smartphone VR Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porket-vr-phone-case.md) - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md) - [Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-xr.md)