AR/VR/MR/XR Community of Practice: Devices & Technology
This guide is a tool for locating educational resources and other general information to support the Community of Practice in AR/VR/MR/XR at the University at Buffalo, SUNY.
Last Updated: Jul 26, 2024 12:17 PM
Overview
This page provides information, pricing,* and links to various types of virtual reality technology, including VR headsets, 360 cameras, video editing software, and additional resources.
*Please note: prices are approximate and subject to change.
User Devices
Stand-Alone:
Oculus Quest 2 ($330 - $400)
- Requires Facebook integration
HP Reverb G2 ($600)
Gear VR ($170)
- Compatible with Samsung phones only
PC-Based:
Oculus Rift S ($400)
- Facebook is discontinuing
HTC Vive Cosmos ($700)
Valve Index ($750)
- Requires room sensors
Content Creation
360 Cameras:
Insta360 One X2 ($450)
- Pros: Includes steadycam software, excellent color and detail, AI editing included
- Cons: Editing software takes time and patience to master, requires relatively new phone to run app
Insta360 One X ($550)
- Pros: Very small (slim enough to fit in shirt pocket), excellent video quality, excellent video stabilization, app offers advanced video editing and subject tracking, 60 minute battery life
GoPro Max ($500)
- Pros: Easy to use, can edit with included app, good quality capture and mics, waterproof without a case
- Cons: Not 4k
Kandao QooCam 8K 360 ($600)
- Pros: Steadycam software, excellent image quality, detail, sharpness and smoothness of video,
- Cons: Loud fan, short battery life
Vuze XR ($400)
- Pros: Dual cameras allow 360 and 180 degree photos and video, excellent footage quality, simple app allows for editing and live broadcasting
Video Editing
Video Editing Software:
Adobe Premiere Pro ($20/month)
CyberLink PowerDirector ($5/month)
Corel VideoStudio Ultimate ($100)
Pinnacle Studio 24 Ultimate ($110)
Apple Final Cut Pro ($100)
Additional Resources
Merge Cubes ($20 each)
Mask Covers (must be compatible with your headset):
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Oculus Quest 2 ($10)
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HP Reverb G2 ($14)
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Oculus Rift S ($14)
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HTC Vive ($29)
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Valve Index ($14)
Antiseptic Alcohol Swabs ($5/300)
Contacts
Roberta (Robin) Sullivan
Teaching & Learning Strategist
University Libraries
Lockwood 229
645-0773