# VR-Mimicking Headsets The NS Glasses Bring Limited VR Capabilities to the Nintendo Switch By Justin Lam | Published 2018-10-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ns-glasses References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/ns-glasses-nintendo-switch-vr/) & [nintendolife](http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/10/nintendo_switch_is_about_to_get_its_first_vr-style_headset_but_theres_a_catch) Nintendo recently announced its NS Glasses as an affordable option for those looking to enter the VR world with its [Nintendo Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-virtual-game-card). While the NS Glasses aren't true VR - a limitation brought on by the inability of the Nintendo Switch to support VR - they do manage to very closely mimic the effect of VR. The glasses accomplish this by playing with the colors on the screen, ensuring that all Nintendo Switch games can be viewed and played in VR. Described as the "world's first headset for Switch," the headset resembles traditional designs in both form and function. The console itself is simply strapped to the front of the headset, while various straps keep the unit in place. The locking mechanism that holds the console in place leaves plenty of room for the vent holes and even allows the [Joy-Con](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-nintendo-switch-2) controllers to be attached while the device is in the NS Glasses. Image Credit: exklim ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable VR Headsets:** The NS Glasses offer an affordable option for individuals looking to experience VR on the Nintendo Switch. - **Vr-like Experience:** The NS Glasses provide a close mimicry of VR by manipulating colors on the screen, creating potential for immersive entertainment experiences. - **Hybrid Gaming Accessories:** The combination of the NS Glasses with the Nintendo Switch console opens up opportunities for hybrid gaming accessories that merge traditional and VR gaming elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Accessories:** The NS Glasses create a market for gaming accessory manufacturers to design and produce VR-compatible accessories for the Nintendo Switch platform. - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** The VR-like experience offered by the NS Glasses highlights the potential for further advancements in the virtual reality gaming industry. - **Console Gaming:** The integration of the NS Glasses with the Nintendo Switch console opens up opportunities for innovation within the console gaming industry to offer enhanced gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vr-cap.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meganex.md) - [Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stereoscopic-display-system.md) - [Extended Reality Gaming Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtue-one.md) - [Refocused Mixed Reality Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-glasses.md) - [Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voyage-1.md) - [Limited Gaming Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2077-xr.md) - [Hybrid Experience VR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xr-glasses-concept.md) - [Metaverse Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimax-portal.md)