A store in Akihabara where you can choose a VR Ready PC [VTuber]

Kizuna eye,Kaguya Luna),Miriakari···and so on
Many people have probably heard the name at least once.
Virtual world (VR space)These women who live inVirtual YouTuber"Abbreviated as "VTuberIt is called ".

I'm sure there are many people who admire VTubers and want to enter the virtual world.
I am one of them, but unfortunately my PC cannot withstand the vibrations of the virtual world (it does not have enough specs), so I thought about getting a new PC.

However, I don't know which PC to choose.

So, I grabbed a clerk at a PC shop in Akihabara and asked him which PC was best, and I'd like to introduce it to you.
I assumed the VR goggles would be HTC VIVE, so I asked about the price.
*Price and availability as of October 10th

minimumThe key point to keep in mind: PC with GTX1060

Nogizaka46 appears in a commercial for Mouse Computer

A PC manufacturer well known for its "Mouse~Mouse~" logo.
The store, which uses yellow as its image color, stands out even from a distance.
We carry a wide range of PCs, from affordable PCs for everyday use, to PCs for creators who pursue work efficiency, to gaming PCs used by professional gamers.

I immediately grabbed a store clerk and asked him a few questions.

It is said that it is best to pay attention to the item marked with a red line, "GPU," when making your selection.
If you are just trying it out, the recommended model is the 129,900 yen model, which has the minimum configuration to run VR.

However, since it only "works at a minimum level," you can use this as a base and make various changes to the configuration.

HTC VIVE...65,000 yen (excluding tax) + order required.

Mouse computer
101-0021-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 2-4
TEL: 03-5209-3474 / FAX: 03-5298-1454
Hours: 11: 00 ~ 19: 30

If you want to become a VTuber, start with a PC equipped with a GTX1070

Professional gamer collaboration model PCs are also available at LEVEL∞ (PC Koubou Akihabara Iiyama Store) [Relocation]

*The store name was changed from "LEVEL∞HUB" to "PC Koubou Akihabara Iiyama Store" in July 2016, and relocated in May 2021.

LEVEL∞ (Infinity) was launched by PC Koubou as a gaming brand.

Almost everything in the store is designed for games.
It's truly a specialized lounge.

I caught hold of the store clerk again and asked him a few questions.
"This will run without any stress or problems," he said, recommending the PC in the center of the photo equipped with the GTX1070 from among the various PCs on display.

HTC VIVE...64,200 yen (excluding tax, in stock).

[Closed/Relocated]LEVEL∞ (PC Koubou Akihabara Iiyama Store)
101-0021-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 13-2
TEL: 03-3526-3571 / FAX: 03-3526-3572
Business hours: 11: 00-20: 00

[New address]PC Factory Akihabara Iiyama Store
Unitcom Akihabara Building 1F, 3-4-15 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
TEL: 03-3526-3571 / FAX: 03-3526-3572
Business hours: 11: 00-20: 00

Speaking of VR, this is the place to go! TSUKUMO eX. Akihabara

Speaking of VTubers?
Speaking of VR?
Yes, TSUKUMO eX. Akihabara.
There's a huge Virtual Cast poster on the store building!
(The second poster from the top in the photo is a rotating selection of VTuber posters.)

I immediately grabbed a store clerk and listened to what he had to say.
It's hard to tell at first glance, but I was told that these two machines, which have slightly different configurations, are recommended...

The real highlight is
"Now you too can become a virtual character! Virtual Cast (β) Recommended Kit"! !
This is a set that is unique to TSUKUMO, which is focusing on VR and is sensitive to live streaming and moe characters.
It's a convenient item that means you can just say, "I'd like one set of this" without thinking and you won't go wrong.

HTC VIVE...64,250 yen (excluding tax) + order required.

TSUKUMO ex.
Address: 4-4-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Phone: 03-5207-5599
Business hours: 11:00-21:00 *Excluding New Year's holidays

Truly VR-specialized. Stand out with a machine equipped with GTX1070Ti

Explore the VR space freely with a GALLERIA PC.

Next up was the Galleria Lounge.
A giant monitor is set up, showing game promotional videos and the like.
At Galleria stores, you can try out gaming devices and try out the latest games.

I grabbed a store clerk and asked him a lot of questions.

The biggest obstacle when using VR goggles is "screen stuttering."
The VR goggles offer an incredibly immersive experience, but the screen can't keep up with the speed at which you move your head, causing stuttering.

If you are standing, you will fall
・Even if you sit on a chair, you will fall

That means there is a possibility.
This is apparently because when you wear VR goggles and the screen stutters, your brain gets confused and you end up putting your weight on in an unexpected way in an attempt to maintain balance.

Taking this into consideration, Galleria Lounge's top recommendation is the 169,980 yen model equipped with the GTX1070Ti.

This store also focuses on VR, and VR experiences are available.

HTC VIVE...64,250 yen (excluding tax) + order required.

GALLERIA Lounge
Address: Mitsuwa Building, 1-11-4 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Phone: 03-5207-6411 / Fax: 03-5207-6412
Hours: 11: 30 ~ 20: 00

Akihabara PC Shop, Recommended VR Ready PC Selection,My Feelings, Then and Now

・Mouse Computer
・LEVEL∞ (PC Koubou)
・TSUKUMO eX.
・GALLERIA

To summarize what I heard from the PC specialty stores above:

Pay special attention to your graphics card
→Be sure to choose a GTX 1060 or higher

Decide the specifications based on the purpose of use.
→If you play VR, stream, and even create 3D characters, you should improve the performance.

・If you want to pursue your ideal, try full customization.
→Every store will give you a quote for a fully customized PC.
They do it for free, so you can decide after consulting with them.

The long-awaited VR space is right in front of you.
I hope you will choose the one that suits you best while imagining the adorable VTubers.

A recent photo of the author's back just before he departs for the virtual world