Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Review : Samsung Gear VR

The Samsung Gear VR launched in India in January and Gadgets 360 has spent a little over a week using one now, paired with a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual SIM. This isn't the first time that we've used this particular headset - we've had short chances using it at different trade shows and other events, but this was the first time that we got to use the headset for an extended period of time, and we've been able to pick and choose as many different experiences as we wanted. Over the course of our time with theGear VR we came away quite impressed with the headset, but were also left feeling that there is a lot of room for improvement.

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Définition2560 x 1440 px
Field of view96 °
Frequency Display60 Hz
Detection methodCapteurs intégrés
Weight318 g
Dimensions9.26 x 20.19 x 11.64

optical settingsoui
CompatibilityAndroid

THE GOOD : Pros

The Gear VR's relatively low price belies a compelling VR experience, and the games are quickly catching up to the hype. The headset is fairly light, and offers a completely cordless experience.

Affordable
Comfortable to wear
Easy setup
Wide variety of content

THE BAD : Cons

It only works with some recent Samsung phones. The mobile VR experience still pales in comparison to more robust upcoming PC- and console-based options.

Only compatible with a handful of Samsung phones
Drains your phone battery
Not as robust as upcoming PC and console-based VR headsets
Only works with smartphones Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 and S6 edge edge +.

THE BOTTOM LINE

The Gear VR is the best virtual-reality gadget you can buy right now, and a great way to jump into the world of VR gaming and entertainment -- just make sure you own a compatible Samsung phone first.

Samsung's Gear VR is the company's first virtual reality headset designed for everyday consumers. For just $99 and a compatible Samsung phone, you can dive into an incredible experience that'll have you watching 360-degree movies and playing super immersive games. Yes, it only works with a limited number of phones, but right now, there's no better option if you want to give VR a try.