Shiftall Unveils Quest ‘Expansion’ Controller and New SteamVR Controllers

Shiftall, the innovative minds from Japan who brought us the MeganeX PC VR headsets, showcased a pair of intriguing new VR controller accessories at CES 2025. These latest offerings include a controller compatible with SteamVR for PC VR aficionados and a nifty add-on for Quest Touch controllers, equipped with a scroll wheel and additional buttons that’ll surely pique users’ interest.

### GripVR

Let’s dive into the GripVR first. It’s Shiftall’s take on a standard PC VR controller, specifically crafted for SteamVR Tracking systems, whether you’re using version 1.0 or 2.0. The designers have stuck to a familiar button layout, which includes AB/XY input buttons, pressable joysticks, triggers, and grips. The standout feature here? Capacitive touch sensors built into each component, promising enhanced user interaction.

What’s more, GripVR boasts an impressive eight-hour battery life and is conveniently rechargeable via a USB Type-C port. As you’d expect from a SteamVR tracked accessory, it’s compatible with a range of headsets. This includes the Valve Index and HTC Vive, not to forget Shiftall’s very own MeganeX superlight “8K”. Mark your calendars because the GripVR aims to hit the shelves sometime this summer with a price tag ranging between $299 and $399.

### AddCon

Next up, we have AddCon, a fresh aftermarket accessory designed for the left-hand Touch controllers of Quest 3/3S/Pro. This gadget expands the controller’s capabilities by adding a wheel and a couple of buttons, making it a breeze to interact with 2D UI elements and VRChat controls.

But that’s not all—AddCon introduces a shift function courtesy of a capacitive sensor neatly embedded in the pinky finger rest. This clever feature allows users to toggle between varying command sets.

The primary goal of AddCon is to cater to those who need a little extra in the control department while navigating VR applications. It’s particularly handy for tweaking camera settings or managing avatar features in VRChat. This add-on supports over 14 assignable inputs, all manageable via a dedicated PC app. This app doubles as an OSC command transmission device, particularly useful for standalone VRChat experiences.

To keep you connected, AddCon links up with Quest through Bluetooth LE or the handy GX6/GX2 dongle, and charges via its USB Type-C port. Much like GripVR, AddCon is eyeing a summer 2025 release, but it’s more budget-friendly, priced at just $69 for the left-hand Touch accessory.

This announcement trails last year’s unveiling of the MeganeX superlight “8K” PC VR headset, which is expected to hit the market in early 2025 with a price tag of $1,899. This SteamVR-compatible headset is touted for its sleek and lightweight design, as well as dual 4K high-resolution OLED panels.

And as an interesting side note—some might have noticed from previous reports—that we’ve taken to quoting the “8K” label on the MeganeX superlight 8K. It’s worth mentioning this because the headset doesn’t quite live up to the 8K claim, packing dual 3,552 × 3,840 OLEDs instead.