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{{Device Infobox

|image =

|image = [[File:simula one1.png|350px]]

|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]

|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]

|Subtype = Standalone VR ~~(Linux)~~

|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]], [[PC-Powered VR]]

|Platform = [[~~Linux~~]] ~~(SimulaOS)~~

|Platform = [[SimulaOS]], [[SteamVR]]

|Creator = [[SimulaVR]]

|Creator = George Singer, David Kraeutmann, Carl C. Wheeler III

|~~Announced~~ = 2021

|Developer = [[SimulaVR]]

|Release = ~~2023~~ (~~projected~~)

|Manufacturer = [[SimulaVR]]

|Price = $2,699

|Announcement Date = December 15, 2021

|Release Date = Shipping expected to begin in 2025 (initial targets Q4 2022 – 2024, updated May 2025)

|Price = Standard: $2,699 (pre-order), $3,500 (MSRP), Tethered: $1,999 (pre-order), $2,499 (MSRP), Founders: $4,999

|Website = https://simulavr.com

|OS = SimulaOS (~~NixOS~~-based ~~Linux~~)

|Versions = Standard Edition, Tethered Edition, Founders Edition

|CPU = Intel Core i7-~~1165G7~~ (~~upgradable to~~ 13th ~~gen~~)

|Requires = None (standalone), PC for tethered mode, Bluetooth keyboard & mouse (optional)

|GPU = Intel Iris Xe

|Predecessor = None

|Storage = 1 TB SSD

|Successor =

|~~RAM~~ = 16 GB

|Operating System = [[SimulaOS]], (Linux-based)

|Display = Dual LCD

|Chipset = Intel NUC compute pack architecture

|Resolution = ~~4896 x 2448 (2448 x 2448~~ per eye)

|CPU = [[Intel Core i7-1365U]], (13th Gen, 10 cores/12 threads)

|Refresh = 90 Hz

|GPU = [[Intel Iris Xe Graphics]]

|~~Brightness~~ =

|HPU =

|~~FOV~~ = ~~100° (non-Fresnel)~~

|Storage = 1 TB NVMe SSD

|~~PPD~~ = 35 (~~foveal~~)

|Memory = 16 GB DDR4 (32 GB for Founders Edition)

|~~Lenses~~ = ~~Three~~-element non-Fresnel

|SD Card Slot =

|IPD = 55-~~77mm~~

|Display = Dual 2448×2448 RGB-stripe LCD high-fidelity panels

|Eye Tracking =

|Subpixel Layout = RGB Stripe

|Hand Tracking = Yes (via ~~cameras~~)

|Peak Brightness =

|Tracking = ~~6DoF~~ (~~inside-out~~)

|Resolution = 2448×2448 per eye (4896×2448 total)

|~~Spatial Mapping~~ = ~~Yes~~

|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz (up to 120 Hz capable panels mentioned previously)

|~~Speakers~~ = ~~Integrated~~

|Pixel Density =

|Microphone = Yes

|Persistence =

|Audio Jack = ~~3.5mm~~

|Precision =

|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2~~, Thunderbolt 4~~

|Field of View = ≈100° diagonal

|Ports = Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2

|Horizontal FoV =

|~~Battery~~ = Detachable compute pack

|Vertical FoV =

|~~Weight~~ =

|Visible FoV =

|~~Materials~~ = ~~Modular~~ compute pack ~~design~~

|Rendered FoV =

|~~Colors~~ = ~~Black~~

|Binocular Overlap =

|Sensors = ~~2 wide-angle color cameras~~

|Average Pixel Density =

|Input = ~~Linux desktop apps, SteamVR controllers~~

|Peak Pixel Density = 35.5 PPD (central)

|Foveated Rendering =

|Optics = Custom three-element aspheric non-Fresnel lenses

|Ocularity = [[Binocular]]

|IPD Range = 55mm–77mm (hardware adjustable)

|Adjustable Diopter = Eye relief adjustability 13mm–17mm (accommodates glasses)

|Passthrough = Yes, dual high-resolution color RGB cameras ("AR Mode")

|Tracking = [[Inside-out tracking]], (6DOF)

|Tracking Frequency =

|Base Stations = None required

|Eye Tracking = Yes

|Face Tracking =

|Hand Tracking = Yes, [[Ultraleap]]

|Body Tracking =

|Rotational Tracking = Yes (3DOF via IMU)

|Positional Tracking = Yes (6DOF)

|Update Rate =

|Tracking Volume =

|Play Space =

|Latency =

|Audio = 3.5mm audio jack (no built-in speakers)

|Microphone = Yes (mentioned in some contexts, needs confirmation for final spec)

|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes

|Camera = Dual high-resolution wide-angle RGB cameras (for passthrough)

|Connectivity = [[Wi-Fi 6E]], Bluetooth 5.2

|Ports = 1× USB4 (Thunderbolt 4), 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/DisplayPort Alt-Mode, 2x USB-A 3.2

|Wired Video = Yes (tethered mode via DisplayPort Alt-Mode or Thunderbolt)

|Wireless Video =

|WiFi = [[Wi-Fi 6E]]

|Bluetooth = Bluetooth 5.2

|Power = Detachable battery in compute pack (capacity not specified)

|Battery Capacity = Not specified

|Battery Life = Not specified

|Charge Time =

|Dimensions = Not specified

|Weight = Not specified (designed with compute pack for balanced weight)

|Material = Premium materials for Founders Edition

|Headstrap = Ergonomic, adjustable

|Haptics =

|Color =

|Sensors = [[IMU]]

|Input = Keyboard and mouse compatible (via Bluetooth or USB)

|Compliance =

|Size =

|Cable Length =

}}

The '''Simula One''' is a [[standalone VR|standalone]] [[virtual reality]] (VR) [[head-mounted display]] (HMD) developed by [[SimulaVR]]. Unlike mainstream gaming-focused devices, it is marketed as a "[[VR Computer]]" (VRC) designed specifically for productivity, office work, and software development, particularly for users who prefer a [[Linux]] environment.<ref name="roadtovr-announce"/> It ships with [[SimulaOS]], an [[open-source software|open-source]] Linux [[Distribution|distribution]] built for immersive desktop workspaces.<ref name="simulavr-main"/> <ref name="uploadvr2022"/>

The ~~'''~~Simula One~~''' is a standalone Linux-based~~ [[~~virtual reality~~]] [[~~head-mounted display~~]] ~~developed~~ by ~~[[SimulaVR]]. Priced at $2,699, the Simula One is uniquely designed for programmers and developers who use Linux professionally, featuring~~ an ~~Intel Core i7 processor (x86 architecture) rather than ARM~~-~~based mobile chips~~. ~~The headset runs SimulaOS~~, ~~a custom VR Linux distribution built on NixOS with a Godot-based VR window manager~~, ~~allowing unlimited~~ Linux desktop applications ~~to run natively~~ in ~~VR. The display achieves 35 PPD in the foveal region using three-element non-Fresnel optics with 2448 x 2448 per eye resolution~~.<ref name="~~roadtovr~~">~~{{cite web|url=https://www~~.~~roadtovr.com/simula-one-linux-vr-headset-kickstarter/|title~~=~~Simula One is a Standalone VR Headset Natively Running Linux Desktop|publisher=Road to VR}}<~~/~~ref~~>

==Overview==

The Simula One aims to replace traditional [[laptop]]s and [[personal computer|desktop PCs]] for knowledge work by offering an unlimited virtual multi-monitor setup within VR.<ref name="technical-overview"/> It emphasizes text clarity, extended work sessions, and the ability to run standard Linux desktop applications in a [[virtual environment]].<ref name="hackernews-announce"/> The device features a detachable compute pack, allowing for potential future hardware upgrades.<ref name="displaydaily2022"/>

== History and ~~Development~~ ==

==History==

SimulaVR was founded in 2020 by George Singer, David Kraeutmann, and Carl C. Wheeler III.<ref name="tracxn"/> The company initially focused on developing Simula, an open-source [[VR window manager]] for Linux, compatible with existing [[SteamVR]] headsets like the [[HTC Vive]] and [[Valve Index]].<ref name="github-simula"/> This project evolved into creating a dedicated hardware solution due to the perceived lack of Linux support from other VR manufacturers.

~~===~~ 2021 ~~Announcement~~ ===

The Simula One headset was first announced on December 15, 2021, with an initial plan to launch a [[Kickstarter]] campaign in January 2022.<ref name="roadtovr2021"/> However, on February 14, 2022, SimulaVR announced they would forgo Kickstarter in favor of direct preorders, citing cost savings and greater flexibility.<ref name="roadtovr-preorders"/> Initial shipping estimates were for Q4 2022, but the project faced several delays, pushing estimates through 2023 and 2024.<ref name="headsets-delayed-2024"/> As of May 2025, headsets are expected to begin shipping, with priority for Founders Edition preorders.<ref name="shop-simulavr-may2025-status"/>

SimulaVR announced the ~~Simula One~~, ~~targeting developers~~ and ~~Linux professionals~~.

=== ~~Kickstarter Campaign~~ ===

==Design==

The ~~project moved from Kickstarter to direct pre~~-~~orders~~ in ~~2022~~.

===Industrial Design===

The Simula One features a distinctive retro-futuristic aesthetic, with a large visor reminiscent of early home computers like the [[Magnavox Odyssey]] or [[Apple II]].<ref name="first-glimpse-retro-design"/> It includes a detachable rear "compute pack" which houses the main processing components and battery. This design helps balance the headset's weight for improved comfort during extended use and allows for potential [[Central processing unit|CPU]] and other component upgrades in the future without replacing the entire HMD.<ref name="displaydaily2022"/>

=== ~~Modular Design Philosophy~~ ===

===Display and Optics===

The ~~detachable compute pack allows future upgrades without replacing~~ the ~~entire~~ headset.

The Simula One is equipped with dual 2,448 × 2,448 [[RGB color model|RGB]]-stripe [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] panels (one per eye), providing a combined resolution of 4,896 × 2,448 pixels.<ref name="vrcompare"/> It utilizes custom three-element aspheric, non-[[Fresnel lens|Fresnel]] optics.<ref name="technical-overview"/> <ref name="displaydaily2022-optics"/> This combination delivers a high [[Pixels per degree|pixel density]] of up to 35.5 PPD in the center of the view, which SimulaVR claims is optimized for text clarity and reducing eye strain during long reading or coding sessions.<ref name="technical-overview"/> The headset offers an approximately 100-degree diagonal [[field of view]] (FoV) with a 90 Hz refresh rate (though panels capable of up to 120 Hz have been mentioned).<ref name="gigazine"/> <ref name="vrcompare-simulaone-refresh"/> SimulaVR also employs a special text-optimized rendering methodology within SimulaOS to further enhance text quality.<ref name="simulavr-store"/>

== ~~Design and Hardware~~ ==

==Technical Specifications==

=== ~~Display System~~ ===

===Compute Pack===

* '~~''Resolution~~:~~''' 2448 x 2448 per eye~~ (~~4896 x 2448 total~~)

The Simula One's processing capabilities are housed in a detachable compute pack based on [[Intel NUC]] technology. While initial prototypes used 11th generation Intel processors, production units feature upgraded components:

* '''Panel Type:''' Dual LCD

{| class="wikitable"

* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz

! Component !! Specification

* '''PPD:''' 35 in foveal region (~~gradated~~)

|-

| [[Central processing unit|CPU]] || [[Intel Core i7-1365U]] (13th Gen, 10 cores/12 threads: 2 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores, up to 5.2 GHz P-core / 3.9Ghz E-core turbo) <ref name="simulavr-main"/>

|-

| [[Graphics processing unit|GPU]] || Integrated [[Intel Iris Xe Graphics]] <ref name="simulavr-main"/>

|-

| [[Random-access memory|Memory]] || 16 GB [[DDR4 SDRAM|DDR4]] (configurable up to 32 GB for Founders Edition) <ref name="simulavr-store"/> <ref name="uploadvr2022-specs"/>

|-

| [[Solid-state drive|Storage]] || 1 TB [[NVMe]] [[SSD]] <ref name="simulavr-store"/>

|-

| Wireless || [[Wi-Fi 6E]], [[Bluetooth]] 5.2 <ref name="simulavr-store"/>

|}

=== ~~Field of View~~ ===

===Tracking and Input===

~~100~~ degrees ~~using three~~-~~element non~~-~~Fresnel optics~~.

The headset features [[inside-out tracking]] for [[six degrees of freedom]] (6DOF) positional tracking, eliminating the need for external base stations.<ref name="technical-overview"/> The tracking system utilizes:

* A high-performance [[inertial measurement unit]] (IMU) for stable 3DOF rotational tracking.

* Sensor fusion, likely combining data from the stereo RGB cameras for 6DOF tracking.<ref name="technical-overview"/>

==~~= Unique Optics ===~~

[[Hand tracking]] is provided by [[Ultraleap]] technology, allowing for controller-free interaction with the virtual environment.<ref name="roadtovr-announce"/> The Simula One also includes [[eye tracking]] capabilities.<ref name="simulavr-store"/> For traditional input, it supports standard [[Bluetooth]] or USB [[Keyboard (computing)|keyboards]] and [[mouse|mice]].

* Non-Fresnel three-~~element lenses~~

* Variable PPD similar to Varjo approach

* Higher clarity in center, ~~gradual reduction at edges~~

=== ~~IPD Range~~ ===

===AR Passthrough===

~~55mm~~ to ~~77mm adjustment~~.

An "AR Mode" is enabled by two high-resolution, wide-angle color [[RGB color model|RGB]] cameras mounted on the front of the headset. These provide full-color [[video passthrough|passthrough]] functionality, allowing users to see their physical surroundings, such as their keyboard or desk, while wearing the HMD.<ref name="technical-overview"/> The camera spacing is designed to adjust with the user's [[interpupillary distance]] (IPD) to help maintain correct stereoscopic depth perception.

== ~~Compute Pack~~ ==

===Connectivity and Ports===

The detachable compute pack offers a range of ports:

* 1× [[USB4]] (supporting [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt 4]])

* 2× [[USB-C]] 3.2 Gen 2 (supporting [[DisplayPort]] Alt-Mode)

* 2× [[USB-A]] 3.2

* 3.5mm audio jack

=== ~~Processor~~ ===

==Software==

* '''CPU:''' Intel Core i7-1165G7 (8-core, 4.7 GHz)

* '''Upgrade Option:''' Intel 13th gen available

* '''Architecture:''' x86 (not ARM)

* '''GPU:''' Intel Iris Xe Graphics

=== ~~Memory~~ and ~~Storage =~~==

===SimulaOS===

* '''~~RAM~~:~~''' 16 GB~~

SimulaOS is marketed as "the world's first VR-dedicated Linux distro."<ref name="simulavr-faq"/> It is built upon:

* ~~'''Storage~~:~~''' 1 TB SSD~~

* [[NixOS]]: A Linux distribution known for its reproducible system configurations and atomic upgrades/rollbacks.<ref name="nixos-linkedin"/>

* [[Godot (game engine)|Godot Engine]]: Used as the foundation for the VR [[compositing window manager|compositor]] and rendering.<ref name="nixos-linkedin"/>

* [[Wayland (display server protocol)|Wayland]]: The display server protocol, with a compositor built using a fork of ''wlroots''.<ref name="simulasoftware-overview"/>

* [[OpenXR]]: Utilizes the open-source Monado OpenXR runtime.<ref name="simulasoftware-overview"/>

* [[XWayland]]: For transparent support of X11-based applications.

==~~= Modular Design ===~~

SimulaOS provides a full Linux desktop environment in VR, allowing users to arrange and interact with multiple virtual screens and run standard Linux applications such as [[Mozilla Firefox|Firefox]], [[LibreOffice]], [[GNU Emacs|Emacs]], [[Vim (text editor)|Vim]], and various development tools.<ref name="simulavr-main"/> The operating system is open-source, and users can potentially modify it or run other Linux distributions on the hardware.<ref name="simulavr-faq"/>

* Detachable rear compute unit

* Theoretically upgradeable

* Balanced weight distribution

== ~~Connectivity~~ ==

===Tethered Mode===

While primarily a standalone device, the Simula One can also function in a tethered mode. By detaching the compute pack and connecting the HMD to a [[Windows]] or Linux PC (likely via USB-C with DisplayPort Alt-Mode or Thunderbolt), it can be used as a [[PC-Powered VR|PC VR headset]]. This mode enables compatibility with [[SteamVR]] content, including games, though it may require separate [[VR controller|controllers]] compatible with the PC VR ecosystem.<ref name="simulavr-store"/>

==~~= Ports =~~==

==Adjustability==

* '''Thunderbolt 4:~~''' 1x USB-C~~

The headset is designed for comfort during extended use and includes several adjustment options:

* ~~'''USB-C 3~~.~~2 Gen 2:''' 2x ports~~

* [[Interpupillary distance|IPD]] adjustment: Hardware adjustable from 55mm to 77mm, accommodating a wide range of users.<ref name="technical-overview"/>

* '''USB-~~A 3.2:''' 2x ports~~

* Eye relief adjustment: 13mm to 17mm, allowing space for users who wear [[glasses]].<ref name="technical-overview"/>

* ~~'''Audio~~:~~''' 3~~.~~5mm jack~~

==~~= Wireless =~~==

==Pricing and Availability==

* Wi-~~Fi 6~~

SimulaVR offers several versions of the Simula One. Pre-order pricing was announced when direct orders opened, with MSRPs for general release.

* Bluetooth 5.2

{| class="wikitable"

! Model !! Compute pack !! Pre-order Price (USD) !! MSRP (USD)

=~~= SimulaOS ==~~

|-

| Standard (Standalone VRC) || Yes || $2,699 || $3,500 <ref name="pricing-kickstarter"/>

~~=== Operating System ===~~

|-

* Based on NixOS Linux

| Tethered Edition (HMD only) || No || $1,999 || $2,499 <ref name="uploadvr2022-pricing"/>

* Reproducible configurations

|-

* Easy system rollbacks

| Founders Edition || Yes (premium materials, 32GB RAM) || $4,999 || $4,999 <ref name="simulavr-store-preorder"/> <ref name="uploadvr2022-pricing"/>

|}

=~~== VR Window Manager ===~~

Direct preorders opened in February 2022, typically requiring a deposit.<ref name="roadtovr-preorders"/> Shipping for preorders is anticipated to begin in 2025.<ref name="shop-simulavr-may2025-status"/>

* Built on Godot game engine

* Unlimited Linux desktop windows in VR

* Standard Linux applications

=~~== Software Compatibility ===~~

* Any x86 Linux application

* SteamVR (~~tethered mode~~)

* Full desktop Linux ecosystem

~~== Cameras~~ ==

==~~= Passthrough ===~~

* 2 wide-~~angle high~~-~~resolution color cameras~~

* Hand tracking capability

* Color passthrough AR

== ~~Operating Modes~~ ==

==Target Market==

The Simula One is specifically aimed at:

* [[Software developer]]s and [[Programmer|programmers]]

* [[Engineer]]s and technical professionals

* [[Remote work|Remote workers]] who can benefit from extensive virtual screen real estate

* [[Linux]] enthusiasts and users who prioritize [[open-source software]] and [[Privacy|privacy]]

* Individuals seeking a focused, distraction-free computing environment for productivity tasks.

=~~== Standalone Mode ===~~

SimulaVR positions the device as a premium productivity tool, comparing its target use case to high-end [[ThinkPad|workstation laptops]], but with the unique advantages of an immersive VR interface.<ref name="why-expensive"/>

* Native SimulaOS

* Full Linux desktop in VR

* Development environment

==~~= Tethered Mode =~~==

==Reception==

* SteamVR headset for ~~gaming PC~~

The Simula One has garnered significant interest, particularly within the Linux and developer communities, for its unique proposition as a standalone VR headset running a native Linux distribution designed for productivity.<ref name="roadtovr-announce"/> Early impressions from review units distributed in 2022 highlighted the headset’s exceptional image quality and text clarity, with its 35.5 PPD cited as a key factor in reducing eye strain for desktop work in VR, surpassing competitors like the [[Valve Index]] and [[Meta Quest 2|Quest 2]] in this specific metric.<ref name="first-glimpse-review-units"/>

* Standard PC VR ~~functionality~~

== ~~Target Audience~~ ==

''UploadVR'' noted it had “the most powerful chip in any announced standalone headset” at the time of its early announcements but also emphasized its niche focus and high price point.<ref name="uploadvr2022"/> ''Display Daily'' praised the high PPD optical design specifically geared towards text legibility for office work.<ref name="displaydaily2022"/> Commentary across various online communities has acknowledged the device's novelty as an x86-based standalone headset while also discussing the challenges of manufacturing and bringing such a specialized product to market.<ref name="skarredghost2022"/> <ref name="vritimes2022"/> Some reviewers have noted that it appeals to a "pretty small subset of VR users" due to its specialized focus.<ref name="roadtovr-announce"/>

=== ~~Professional Users~~ ===

==Images==

* Software developers

[[File:simula one1.png|400px]]

* Linux system administrators

* Programmers and engineers

* Anyone using Linux professionally

~~== Specifications ==~~

~~{| class="wikitable"~~

|-

~~! Specification !! Details~~

|-

~~| Display || Dual LCD~~

|-

~~| Resolution || 2448 x 2448 per eye~~

|-

~~| PPD || 35 (foveal)~~

|-

~~| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz~~

|-

~~| FOV || 100°~~

|-

~~| Processor || Intel i7-1165G7 (x86)~~

|-

~~| RAM || 16 GB~~

|-

~~| Storage || 1 TB SSD~~

|-

~~| OS || SimulaOS (Linux)~~

|-

~~| IPD || 55-77mm~~

|-

~~| Price || $2,699~~

|}

== See Also ==

==See Also==

* [[~~SimulaVR~~]]

* [[List of virtual reality headsets]]

* [[Linux VR]]

* [[Standalone VR]]

* [[VR productivity]]

* [[~~PC VR~~]]

* [[Standalone VR headsets]]

* [[~~Developer tools~~]]

* [[OpenXR]]

* [[NixOS]]

* [[Wayland (display server protocol)|Wayland]]

== References ==

==References==

<ref name="roadtovr-announce">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/simula-one-linux-vr-headset-kickstarter/|title=Simula One is a Standalone VR Headset Natively Running Linux Desktop, Kickstarter in January|date=December 15, 2021|publisher=Road to VR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="simulavr-main">{{cite web|url=https://simulavr.com/|title=SimulaVR - The VR Computer|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="technical-overview">{{cite web|url=https://simulavr.com/blog/technical-overview/|title=Technical overview of Simula's VR Computer|date=February 14, 2022|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="hackernews-announce">{{cite web|url=https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30440828|title=Show HN: Simula One – Portable Linux VR Computer|date=February 23, 2022|publisher=Hacker News|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="tracxn">{{cite web|url=https://tracxn.com/d/companies/simulavr/__y1btRY8LuUiaN6MHD-OE8m7yCgaTWuJhJjfHLSXkdzQ|title=SimulaVR - Company Profile & Competitors|publisher=Tracxn|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="github-simula">{{cite web|url=https://github.com/SimulaVR/Simula|title=GitHub - SimulaVR/Simula: Linux VR Desktop|publisher=GitHub|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="roadtovr2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/simula-one-linux-vr-headset-kickstarter/|title=Simula One is a Standalone VR Headset Running Linux Desktop, Kickstarter in January|date=December 15, 2021|publisher=Road to VR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="roadtovr-preorders">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/simula-one-vr-linux-standalone-kickstarter/|title=Linux-based Standalone VR Headset Ditches Kickstarter & Opens Direct Preorders|date=February 14, 2022|publisher=Road to VR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="vrcompare">{{cite web|url=https://vr-compare.com/headset/simulaone|title=Simula One: Full Specification|publisher=VRcompare|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="gigazine">{{cite web|url=https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20211228-simula-one/|title=Some specs of the world's first stand-alone VR headset with Linux 'Simula One' will be released|date=December 28, 2021|publisher=GIGAZINE|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="simulavr-store">{{cite web|url=https://shop.simulavr.com/|title=SimulaVR Store|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="simulavr-faq">{{cite web|url=https://simulavr.com/faq/|title=FAQ - What is "SimulaOS"?|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="nixos-linkedin">{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nixos-foundation_github-simulavrsimula-linux-vr-desktop-activity-6907228489024737280-1qwU|title=NixOS Foundation on LinkedIn: SimulaVR/Simula|date=March 9, 2022|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="pricing-kickstarter">{{cite web|url=https://simulavr.com/blog/kickstarter-pricing/|title=The Simula One's Pricing & Kickstarter Goal|date=January 13, 2022|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="simulavr-store-preorder">{{cite web|url=https://shop.simulavr.com/products/simula-one-standalone|title=Simula One - Standalone (Preorder)|publisher=SimulaVR Store|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="why-expensive">{{cite web|url=https://simulavr.com/blog/why-is-the-simula-one-so-expensive/|title=Why is the Simula One so expensive?|date=January 13, 2022|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="uploadvr2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.uploadvr.com/linux-standalone-simula-preorders/|title=$2700 Linux Standalone Headset With i7 Chip Ships ‘No Earlier Than Q4’|first=David|last=Heaney|date=February 16, 2022|publisher=UploadVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="displaydaily2022">{{cite web|url=https://displaydaily.com/the-simula-one-headset-has-uncommon-features/|title=The Simula One Headset has Uncommon Features|first=Arthur|last=Berman|date=February 21, 2022|publisher=Display Daily|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="headsets-delayed-2024">{{cite web|url=https://simulavr.com/blog/headsets-delayed/|title=Headsets Delayed into 2024|date=August 25, 2023|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="shop-simulavr-may2025-status">{{cite web|url=https://shop.simulavr.com/|title=SimulaVR Store (Accessed May 2025 for shipping status)|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="first-glimpse-review-units">{{cite web|url=https://simulavr.com/blog/first-glimpse-of-review-units/|title=First Glimpse of Review Units|date=October 28, 2022|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="first-glimpse-retro-design">{{cite web|url=https://simulavr.com/blog/first-glimpse-of-review-units/|title=First Glimpse of Review Units (mentions retro design)|date=October 28, 2022|publisher=SimulaVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="uploadvr2022-pricing">{{cite web|url=https://www.uploadvr.com/linux-standalone-simula-preorders/|title=$2700 Linux Standalone Headset With i7 Chip Ships ‘No Earlier Than Q4’ (mentions Tethered Edition price)|first=David|last=Heaney|date=February 16, 2022|publisher=UploadVR|accessdate=May 24, 2025}}</ref>

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