This was my long unfullfilled desire to have HMD which could be connected to handheld console like PSP or Ipod Touch to get immersive gaming experience On the GO.
i did some googling and search on web and come to know PSP3004 (PSP 3000 for US version) though capable of Video Out i could not find out HMD that can complement other than VUZIX WRAP 310XL
i sent query to VUZIX but they did not replied weather it will work with PSP & what kind of output to expect clearly. neither they have any showroom in india back then (Aug 2010) i thought some one on MTBS could find out so i did posted back then, heil cyber he did responded with some enlightment.
http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=120&t=11298
i think now thech came much forward then those days now we have PSP VITA which is really way more powerful then PsP3000 but ports
Slots / Ports
- PlayStation Vita card slot.
- Memory card slot.
- SIM card slot (3G / Wi-Fi model only).
- Multi-use port (for USB data communication, DC IN, Audio [Stereo Out / Mono In].
- Headset jack (Stereo mini jack) (for Audio [Stereo Out / Mono In]).
- Accessory port.
sadly nothing reads VIDEO OUT besides sony has closed eco system so you can't expect 3D games unless sony release them so here possiblity ends
now what i see as real opportunity is surly mobiles whith HDMI out but here is catch you will require to keep bluetooth joystick along with phone as you simply can not see touch screen while you are inside RIFT
Moreover current gen mobile phones or Tabs don have such juice in battery to power rift + mobile for longer period
what is desired is Android/IOS Version for RIFT or "RIFT M" which carry about 5 inch screen (Smaller is better for pocket firendly) a decent 3000 or 4000 MAH battery that can be kept in pocket (don't want bettery in rift, as it will increase weight but if super light weight bettery found anywhere then inside unit is ok) and only one cable coming out carry audio+video by keeping all LCD drive mechenism sealed inside "RIFT M" only. a universal 3.5mm port for headphone can be kept somewhere on outer shell of 'RIFT M'
Brightest opportunity seems PROJECT SHIELD from NVIDIA but i don't know if they have joy killing "LATANCY" in PC game Streeming+Tracker Data Streeming to give VR experince of RIFT via their PROJECT SHIELD if tracker made independent of USB some how as via BLUETOOTH still don't know what kind of latancy it will introduce.BUT IF YOU DEVELOPE HAWKEN LIKE GAME ON ANDROID SHIELD PLATFORM ITS WIN WIN if NVIDIA keep It Economical HIGHLY UNLIKELY
but some solid facts
1) Mobile RIFT should have every thing packed in single unit most desired.
2) Good own bettery thus it will not to drain entertainment feeder device.
3) Head tracking can be omitted for sack of greater good for some time, if it
surpasses other benifits like immersion & FoV
4) Good device with Physical KEYS required or Bluetooth controller to be
carried all time but that limits whole mobility idea
5) NVIDIA CAN YOU SEE YOU CAN HAVE GOOD SIDEKICK TO PROMOTE YOUR
SHIELD???