This VR mod uses LEDs to increase your field of view

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VR has become more mainstream than I ever imagined it would, back when I first got my hands on an original Oculus Rift dev kit. I know people who aren't really into games but who still own a Quest 2 headset(opens in new tab) for Beat Saber shenanigans(opens in new tab). For those who are deep into the VR landscape, you've got high-end offerings like the Pimax headsets with expanded fields of view.(opens in new tab) But even with Pimax's great trade-in deals(opens in new tab), not everyone is ready to slap that kind of money on a VR headset. 

For those looking for that wide field-of-view feeling on a budget, one DIY enthusiast might just have you covered. ShodaVR(opens in new tab) on Twitter (spotted by Mixed-News) has devised an effect that mimics a wider range of vision on their Vive headset. This hack looks like an easy one, and it can be tried out by most people with a VR headset.

All the effect requires is an array of LEDs placed inside the headset. These LEDs are then programmed to mimic the border lights that you're seeing. It's the same way ambient lighting works in conjunction with TVs and monitors, and even relatively cheap setups like Govee Dreamlights(opens in new tab) can make a huge difference. In a room it helps to paint your environment with the light you'd have in the world on your screen and offers a greater sense of immersion. If you've experienced a good ambient lighting setup you know how effective this trick can be.

Shoda has posted several videos of their hacked setup working on Twitter, including a blind test from their partner(opens in new tab). Even with the current relatively simple setup it seems to be leaving an impression. The next steps are to get some diffusing happening in the headset, as