SeekerSamsung Gear VR (2017)
Samsung's Gear VR headset becomes much more usable with a handheld controller, but finding good virtual reality content is frustrating.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Be transported to amazing new worlds, in games, video and images. 360° experience. Weight 0.76lbs
- Use the intuitive controller that comes in the box to drop, point, select and Drag with a Wave of your wrist
- Hundreds of games and experiences from Oculus. Sensor Type : Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor
- Samsung Galaxy USB Type C models: Note8, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ ; and Micro USB models: Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+
- Galaxy Note9 requires a new adapter to be sourced free of charge from Samsung Customer Service
PROS
+ Includes comfortable, easy-to-use controller.
+ Compatible with Galaxy S6, S7, S8, and Note 5.
+ Inexpensive for VR.
CONS
- Some older software isn't compatible.
- Non-game content is stale.
- Few apps officially support controller.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on March 29, 2017
Samsung's Gear VR headset becomes much more usable with a handheld controller, but finding good virtual reality content is frustrating.
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By TechRadar on November 08, 2018
For virtual reality newcomers, the new Gear VR with controller is one of the best options on the market as well as one of the most affordable. If you own the latest Samsung phone, or one released two years ago, this headset and controller combo is the best option available.
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