Sharp Corporation’s VR glasses, “Xrostella VR1,” have appeared on the crowdfunding service “GREEN FUNDING” (operated by One More Co., Ltd.). Support is being sought starting at 11:00 AM on March 27, 2026.
The “Xrostella VR1” is a pair of VR glasses that connects to a PC or smartphone via a wired connection. It weighs approximately 198g (excluding the connection cable). Its glasses-like design makes it easy to put on and take off, and it can be easily used during short breaks in your daily life. It features a lightweight body that is comfortable even when worn for extended periods, and high-definition image display.
Key specifications include a 2,160 x 2,160 resolution per eye, a 90Hz-compatible LCD display, and a 90-degree field of view. The camera is equipped with both a video pass-through and a tracking camera, and supports 6DoF (6 Degrees of Freedom, meaning it can track 6-axis movement including forward/backward, left/right, up/down movement, and rotation in three directions). The interpupillary distance can be adjusted from 58 to 71 mm, and diopter correction is supported from 0D to -9.0D.
For PC use, you will need Windows 11 or later, an Intel Core i5-12600K or higher processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX970 or higher graphics card, and 16GB or more of RAM. For smartphones, connectivity has been verified with the AQUOS sense10, and the number of compatible models will be expanded sequentially.
To coincide with the launch of the crowdfunding campaign, the “SHARP Xrostella World” showroom has opened on VRChat. The venue features a giant monument and explanatory panels showcasing the product specifications, as well as a relaxing space themed around a bonfire and camping. It can be accessed using commercially available PC-connected VR glasses, as well as from a personal computer. Various events, including meet-and-greets with the development team, are planned for the future.
Crowdfunding Overview
| Recruitment start date | Friday, March 27, 2026 11:00 |
| Application period | Friday, March 27, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026 23:59 |
| First-come, first-served price (tax included) | From ¥199,900 (Limited to 40 units) |
| GREEN FUNDING URL | https://greenfunding.jp/lab/projects/9064 |
| Official website | https://k-tai.sharp.co.jp/dash/lp/vr/ |
| SHARP Xrostella World（VRChat） | https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_6c746787-3da7-4369-a5d2-9e9a54476574/info |
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
Reference
https://corporate.jp.sharp/news/260327-b.html
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000049339.html
