About: The CyberMaxx was first released in November 1994. The first model, called model 120, was sold for $699. The HMD featured a twin 505 x 230 resolution display (120.000 pixels per display), but was not yet compatible Apple Computer. It was stated by Bungie Sofware that support for the CyberMaxx would be added to Marathon via a patch whenever CyberMaxx would be ready to support Apple computers, indicating that VictorMaxx were working on the ADB interface to allow connectivity with Macs. Details on the Model 120 are sketchy, but we know it had a fairly limited reach. The financial statements shown that revenue from the CyberMaxx in 1994 were only $606,143, which, at a sale price of $699, represent only 867 units.
Victormaxx CyberMaxx Specs and Info…
Device: Victormaxx CyberMaxx
Manufacturer: Pemstar, Inc, VictorMaxx
Announced Date: Unknown
Release Date: November 1994
Launch Price: $899 (£664)
Device Type: VR Headset (PC Powered)
Display: X2 LCD panels at 505 x 230 (Per Eye)
Diagonal Field of View(FOV): 40°
Refresh Rate: 30 Hz
Weight: Unknown
CPU: N/A
GPU: N/A
Battery: N/A
Tracking: 3 DoF Non-positional (Gyroscope Based)
Controllers: N/A
Our Thoughts: When the VictorMaxx Stuntmaster turned into a failure it ended up in the bargain bins of the toy shops, but VictorMaxx themselves didn’t want to join their ill-fated headset so in 1995 decided to give it one last go, this headset would make or break the companies fortunes. And while this high-resolution headset is very impressive indeed, it was to be the final nail in the company’s coffin.
The newer headset had a upgraded 505 x 230 resolution headset, with high fidelity, dynamic range stereo making it a far superior device to its younger brother. It also has some good PC games that worked really well with it. At the time, the Mac was becoming a really popular PC, but it only supported a PC, VCR, TV and video game platforms like the SNES and Sega Genisis. Once again the high price and low tech turned the public away in droves.
Sources used…
- http://videogamekraken.com/cybermaxx-by-victormaxx