Panasonic Launches MeganeX Lightweight SteamVR Headset

At CES 2023, Panasonic unveiled the MeganeX, a pair of lightweight virtual reality glasses.

Panasonic, unveiled ultra-compact VR glasses with OLED micro displays and pancake lenses that resemble sunglasses more than most other VR headsets. The company then released a revised form factor in 2022 to support six degrees of freedom (6DOF) movement. With a release date of July 2023, the MeganeX appears to be the first consumer iteration of this device.

Specifications

The MeganeX is a SteamVR headset developed in partnership with Panasonic.

• Micro Displays: 1.3-inch micro displays with a resolution of 2,560 x 2,560 per eye at 120Hz
• Weight: 250 grams
• Chip: Snapdragon's XR1 chip

Features

• Foldable frames
• Connects to SteamVR via USB
• Compatible with future controllers

Release

The MeganeX headset is scheduled to be released in July 2023.

Pricing

The pricing for the MeganeX headset has not yet been announced.

Conclusion

The MeganeX is a lightweight and compact VR headset that is sure to appeal to VR enthusiasts. With its high resolution displays and 6DOF movement, the MeganeX is sure to provide a great VR experience.

Additional Information

• The MeganeX headset does not include a wire for a compatible controller.
• The company has not yet announced what platforms the MeganeX headset will support.

About Shiftall

Shiftall is a subsidiary of Panasonic that is focused on developing innovative new products.

About Panasonic

Panasonic is a global leader in electronics and appliances. The company has a long history of innovation and is committed to developing products that improve people's lives.

At CES 2022, Panasonic unveiled Megane X, a pair of lightweight virtual reality glasses.

Panasonic, unveiled ultra-compact VR glasses with OLED micro displays and pancake lenses that resemble sunglasses more than most other VR headsets. The company then released a revised form factor in 2021 to support six degrees of freedom (6DOF) movement. With a twist, the imaging appears to be the first consumer iteration of this device.

MeganeX is a SteamVR headset developed in partnership with Panasonic.

Many of the specifications are the same as early Panasonic's prototypes. Megane X uses 1.3-inch micro displays with a resolution of 2,5602,560 per eye at 120Hz. With foldable frames, it weighs 250 grams and houses Snapdragon's XR1 chip.

The Megane X headset connects to SteamVR via USB. Megane not included the wire for a compatible controller yet to be announced, but the company promises that information will be available soon. Sheftall Panasonic CEO says that future updates will include support for other platforms, but he doesn't specify what this entails.

Takuma Iwasa described Shiftall's specialty for Panasonic as very short time development and a small quantity of mass production so that the company can trial and error on the market.

back in 2020, the company prepares to launch MeganeX, it's possible that we'll see a limited rollout in 2022.