Google Cardboard ™

Google Cardboard™ is the easiest way to try virtual reality without buying an expensive headset. All you need is a smartphone that slots behind the lenses of a cardboard frame. Open the app, slide the phone in, and you are inside a 360-degree image: a VR video, a virtual tour or a game. For plenty of people, that is their first taste of VR.

Who it suits

If you want to see what virtual reality is about without spending a large sum, a VR headset for your smartphone is a sensible place to start. It handles 360-degree clips on YouTube, casual games and virtual walk-throughs. Most models work with both Android and iPhone, as long as your screen fits the frame. Cardboard viewers are light, fit in a bag and are easy to pass around when friends want a look.

How to choose

Check which screen size the frame is built for; most take 4 to 6-inch phones. Lens quality decides how sharp the picture looks and whether your eyes tire. Some models let you adjust the lens distance, which helps if you wear glasses. A button or touch lever comes in handy for controlling games when you cannot reach the screen with your hand.

Why buy from Cybermarket

Cybermarket stocks phone VR headsets across different price points, so you can pick one to experiment with or something for regular use. We ship across the Baltic states and to Finland, every item comes with a warranty, and larger orders can be split into instalments. Before you order, check your phone's screen size so the frame fits properly and the picture stays sharp.