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Mi VR Play is a [[virtual reality ]] headset developed and manufactured by [[Xiaomi]]. Mi VR Play is hoping to create a buzz in the market by making virtual reality more affordable to customers. Mi Play supports [[smartphones ]] that have a [[display screen ]] size between 4.7-5.7 inches. Xiaomi’s Mi Play aims to offer the experience of high-end [[VR ]] [[headsets ]] at a budget of [[Google Cardboard]].

Introduced to the world in mid-2016, Mi Play is eyeing the VR market share captured by Google Cardboard. Priced at $15, Xiaomi’s Mi Play is just one-fifth the cost of many top-rated, high-end virtual reality headsets like [[Gear VR]].

Like the other smartphone dependent VR headsets, Mi Play also has a simple technical design. The body of the headset is made of a lightweight yet sturdy material called as [[Lycra]].

Xiaomi’s [[VR headset ]] weighs around 209g, that’s lighter than many other gadgets in the same category. The headset is comfortable to wear even after hours of use by VR enthusiasts. The [[eye socket ]] is spacious and the three-way strap holds the device in place. The hook and loop tapes on the three-way strap allow users to adjust the headset to fit any head size. The Mi Play VR headset can be worn with eyeglasses on, but the user might feel congested inside the eye socket.

To facilitate easy navigation, textured button is provided at the top of the headset. With the goal of reducing [[optical aberrations ]] and producing [[distortion-free images]], Xi Play has fitted the headset with anti-reflective [[Aspheric lenses]].

To make its presence felt in this highly competitive market, Xiaomi’s Mi Play is focusing heavily on creating a solid content library. It has already partnered with the Chinese video sharing site [[Youku]], [[Conde Nast Traveler]], and many others. To feed the growing demand for video content, Xiaomi is planning to invest $1 billion for this purpose.

Inside the box, the users will find a small instruction booklet, the three-way strap, and the Xiaomi Mi VR Play headset. The instruction manual is in Chinese; this makes nearly impossible for people who don’t know the language to understand the instructions. Customers can use the [[QR code ]] in the manual to download the [[VR app ]] that gives access to Chinese websites such as [[VR hotcast]], [[iQiyi]], Youku, etc.

The Mi VR Play users who intend to play various [[VR games ]] using the navigation button won’t find the QR code for the [[Cardboard app ]] on the instruction manual. The same can be accessed through various third party websites.

At the time of the Mi Play’s launch, the makers also announced the release of [[Mi Live app]]. The Mi Live is Xiaomi’s live streaming application that supports live virtual reality content.

*The makers are heavily investing in expanding their [[panoramic]], [[2D ]] and [[3D ]] content library.*Dedicated [[virtual reality app ]] for the headset to access content from various Chinese websites such as VR hotcast, iQiyi, Youku, etc.