# Immersive Gaming Headpieces Stefan Welker Crafts a Virtual Reality Gaming Head Gear By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-05-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-gaming References: [crackajack.de](http://www.crackajack.de/2013/05/02/diy-virtual-reality-on-a-smartphone/) & [durovis](http://www.durovis.com/index.html) If technological progress was based on the cartoon show 'The Jetsons,' then the human race is way behind schedule. Civilians are taking the matter of technological progress into their own hands, with virtual reality gaming on top of that list. This DIY [virtual reality gaming headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-vr-headset) by Stefan Welker showcases how a person doesn't have to spend hundreds of dollars or wait 50 years for a cheap [virtual reality headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimax-crystal-light) to acquire an immersive gaming experience. One could spend hours inside their own virtual bubble with this [immersive gamer gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viture-x-8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-controller). Imagine playing Angry Birds while wearing this head gear -- that would cause headaches, but result in hours of fun. The homemade gamer accessory only works with the open source Quake 2 engine and is only playable on an Android Smartphone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality DIY:** Creating and customizing immersive virtual reality gaming experiences through affordable DIY headpieces offers increased accessibility and personalization. - **Low-cost Gadgets:** The trend towards creating low-cost virtual reality gadgets provides a more affordable avenue for consumers to access the virtual reality space. - **Open Source Gaming:** Open-source gaming engines are driving the innovation behind immersive virtual reality gaming experiences, as demonstrated by the Quake 2 engine used in this homemade gamer accessory. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has the opportunity to expand the scope of immersive gaming experiences through affordable virtual reality DIY gadgets. - **Technology DIY:** The trend towards DIY gadgets moves beyond the gaming industry, providing an opportunity for technology DIY enthusiasts to customize their own devices. - **Smartphone Accessories:** The affordability and accessibility of virtual reality DIY gadgets, like this homemade gamer accessory, provides an opportunity for smartphone accessory retailers to capitalize on this growing trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Paneled VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-vr-headset.md) - [Immersive VR Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleven.md) - [Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalverse-vr-headset.md) - [3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/0-vr-headset.md) - [Multi-Sensory VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordovic-vr-headset.md) - [Digital Professional VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-vr-headset.md) - [Technical Enterprise-Ready AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-ar-headset.md) - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md) - [VR Cooking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cooking-game.md)