Embodiments of a system and methods for displaying virtual or augmented reality are generally described herein. An image of a user may be captured using a camera. Real space in the image may be mapped and a first orientation may be determined relative to a static portion of the user, using the image. A first portion of a virtual reality image may be displayed on a display screen. In response to determining a second orientation of the device relative to the static portion of the user, a second portion of the virtual reality image may be displayed on a display screen.