necomimi 2021 Model Lightweight Brain waves signaled by cat's ear movement and voice

So. I've owned two pair of the originals. I still have one pair of them that's functional that I keep for special occasions. I got the newer 2021 version out of curiosity.There is a big difference between the two. I'll try and address everything.1. Rechargeable battery. Original took AAA and ate them like candy. This version is USB-C rechargable.2. They work similarly. But slightly different. These don't move as much as the originals. That's ok though. It saves battery. Which is nice. But maybe not quite as expressive.The originals would shift into the different expressions and stay there until you triggered the next one instead of going back to neutral each time unless your brain went back to neutral essentially.3. Sounds. This one makes meowing and purring sounds. Which you can turn off. Honestly could do without. Waste of battery in my opinion.4. Worth the money? Absolutely. Especially if you were a fan of the originals. They're a lovely toy and quite fun. Batches pop up for sale on occasion. I'll probably pick up additional pairs.5. Fit. Rigid headset. Fits well. It is tight and flexible. Has strap holes for a band along the back. Should fit kids and adults alike. However wearing it for prolonged periods might cause a headache.6. Servos are quiet. Which is a marked improvement. The old models had very loud servos.7. Cosplay compatible? Maybe. It doesn't sit quite flush with your head like the originals. So you might have to work with it a bit.8. Needs adult supervision. Definitely. While these are a "toy" they're a nicer toy which should be taken care of properly.I'll add more as I play with them more.

The media could not be loaded. Okay, so I’m not sure why people hate this so much lol. Google translate is free and people who don’t know how to use it are being annoyingly obtuse.Setup is easy. Click the button on the side of the large black box. Yep. Then when the light blinks on, it is calibrating.If it makes a weird noise like a deflated “doot doot doot” it’s lost connection with your forehead to get brainwaves from. If the white light shaped like a cat is blinking, it means it needs to charge. You can also mute it by just clicking the button on the side again.The manual says it only takes about 70 minutes to charge, I didn’t mind and let mine charge for more than that.It’s actually not that noticeable (the headband/side box) when you wear it. I think this would be great for cosplay. It’s super lightweight and I was afraid the headband wouldn’t fit me but it does (and to be fair I’m quite small). I have had no issues with the sensor going above my eyebrow as instructed where it SHOULD be.Video is me trying it on while doing some basic work on the PC. Don’t expect it to do crazy things like react to everything you do, but I’m sleep deprived while using this and it even noticed I was getting tired by going into relax mode several times, so you know it’s actually quite accurate!

Wasn’t as fun as I thought it would be.

For everybody saying "the instructions aren't in english", Google translate exist just to let you know. They work great, perfect for cosplay, long battery life, react exactly to whats going on in my brain, and look really good on me. And here's a picture of the instructions for the people who have no idea what Google Translate is.

Taken a minute to figure how it works because the manual is in a different language then I speak or read but once you figure it out it gets easier

Instructions said to put n the battery but there was no battery. I tried charging it and it wouldn’t keep a charge. Tried wearing it and it was way too tight. Gave me a headache and didn’t work. The ears wouldn't move. I was disappointed because I bought it for a concert and couldn’t wear it.

There's not instructions for English. So I used common sense, plug in to charge, put on. All they do is beep. Ears don't move. Frustrating since I bought them in US & paid $200.Update: Manufacturer referred me to Amazon, said "Amazon ships it, so ask them".Amazon Customer Service said that it was a faulty pair. Assumption of charge and go had been correct. I was able to return for a new pair. The 2nd pair did the same thing, just beeped.I retuned 2nd pair as well and just got my money back.Save your time and money, don't buy.

They just beep and blink. Do not move at all and loud beeping in my daughter’s ears. Her father bought them for her for her birthday.She is very disappointed, I guess we are sending her present back because it’s literally garbage for $200Also, instructions in English would be nice.