Nintendo VR Switch

Synopsis

Responsibilities

Nintendo has yet to add an official VR headset into their product line. Known mainly for portable gaming, I wanted to know what it would be like to bring VR/AR to users.

By combining the two ideas Nintendo can create products that are up to date and traditional.

Brand Research / Ideation / Form development / CAD Skills

Duration

2023 - 14 Weeks

This project is not affiliated with the brand nintendo

Nintendo VR Switch

Synopsis

Responsibilities

Nintendo has yet to add an official VR headset into their product line. Known mainly for portable gaming, I wanted to know what it would be like to bring VR/AR to users.

By combining the two ideas Nintendo can create products that are up to date and traditional.

Brand Research / Ideation / Form development / CAD Skills

Duration

2023 - 14 Weeks

This project is not affiliated with the brand nintendo

Brand Research

Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational video game company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It develops, publishes, and releases both video games and video game consoles. Nintendo was founded in 1889 as Nintendo Karuta by craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi and originally produced handmade hanafuda playing cards.
Created a world wide recognized franchises
Multiple Consoles
Merchandise/ Games
No VR/AR

Pitch:

Create a handheld console that acts as a VR headset!

Current Handheld Console Market

Current VR Console Market

What is the Current State of VR?

Technology that stimulates environment users can interact with
Gaming, entertainment, automotive, health care, and retail industry
Will become more available over the years
Endless possibilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz0UUVDt2ps (For a quick introduction here is a video explaining VR/AR by GCFLearnFree. I do not own this video)
Nintendo has yet to incorporate VR into their product line

Nintendo Design Themes

Modularity / Colors / Add-ons / Textures / Prints / Usage

Inspiration

Personalization / Trends / References to Older Models / Handheld

Technical Specs for Switch and Headsets

Headsets with Focal length of 45mm, 48mm, 52mm and 58mm.
This Focal length is the distance between lens and the display screen which allows for adjustment of a sharper image.
Comparing the Meta Quest 2 headsets as it accommodate IPDs between 56 and 70 mm
Meta Quest 2 device featured with a weight of 503 grams

Needs

IPD or Inter Pulilatory Distance (distance from center) / Heat dissipation / Maybe Display and Lens distance adjustment / Face cushion / Head straps / Lenses / Buttons / ETC.

Scenario

Unpack switch
Play with friends
Go back home
Take out portable VR set
Unpack headset
Continue playing handheld console
Set up space for VR
Place switch VR in headset
Start console
Play!

Personalization

Nintendo creates loads of personalized merchandise including colors and characters under brand.

Users

Nintendo creates loads of personalized merchandise including colors and characters under brand.

Portability

Nintendo's family product line mainly consists of portable console that users can take where ever they go. In their most recent product, the Nintendo Switch, they were able to create something unique that stands out from their competitors. They were able to create a console that connects to your TV and a portable handheld device in one. My goal is to implement that same idea into a new product that includes virtual and augmented reality.

Connections

We've only seen the connection between headset be done with our phones. So how can I create a product that seamlessly combines VR/AR and handheld products?