A recent social media post shared by PC Gamer detailed a humorous mix-up involving a VR headset, humorously dubbed the "Steam Frame." The user, intending to purchase hardware for virtual reality gaming, apparently ordered the Vielight Neuro Pro, a device designed for transcranial photobiomodulation, which involves inserting probes into the nostrils.
The user quipped, "Don't order this version of the Steam Frame!!! I can't see my VR games, I can only smell them!" This tongue-in-cheek statement points to the device's unusual application, which appears to be far removed from traditional VR gaming experiences.
The Vielight Neuro Pro is described as a device that plugs into the nose for 'reasons' not immediately apparent to the average gamer. While the exact therapeutic or enhancement benefits of transcranial photobiomodulation are not elaborated upon in the context of gaming, the user's experience underscores the importance of carefully checking product specifications before purchase, especially within the rapidly evolving and sometimes unconventional world of VR hardware.