VR On The Go, ‘Alienware’ Bets Big On Backpack Rig

The virtual reality market is gaining momentum, and every day, more and more people are expressing interest in owning a device or two. One of the companies who are intent on capitalizing on this trend is the gaming behemoth “Alienware,” but instead of creating VR headsets, they are instead thinking of providing VR backpacks.

There are two main problems with VR technology. One is the high demands for the PC it’s attached to and the portability that many prospective customers are expecting from the technology.

As PC World puts it, the restriction provided by the cable connection to a powerful computer rig that users always have to deal with is a constant reminder that even though they are experiencing virtual reality simulation, it’s basically just a souped-up screen. It doesn’t provide them with actual VR experience, which is where they feel like they are inside the world they see. More than that, the cables can also entangle users, which could even lead to injury.

“Alienware’s” proposed solution to the problem is to place a powerful rig in a backpack, which users can wear, and which they can plug their VR headsets into. This not only eliminates the cumbersome obstacles of wires that users would have to contend with, it also provides ease of portability, which opens a host of possibilities.

Tom’s Hardware also outlined some of the other VR-related hardware that “Alienware” is putting forward to enhance the experience of users. Everything from an “Aurora” with a Tool-less chassis to the “Area-51” configured “Pascal” and “Broadwell-E” are all aimed towards not just conventional gaming, but also VR-gaming.

Considering that a market research suggests that the VR industry could be worth as much as $15.8 billion by 2020, being the first to capitalize on a much-needed aspect of the market would put “Alienware” at the vanguard of this revolution. This could give them the space they need to set deep roots and rule the VR portability sector.