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Samsung's Oculus-powered Gear VR Innovator Edition is a well-designed, functional headset, but it requires a very specific Samsung smartphone to work.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Turn your Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge into an unparalleled 3-D 360-degree video-watching or game-playing experience. Oculus and Samsung have pushed the limits of mobile virtual reality technology to make you feel like you are really there, in the experience
- Through the Oculus store, you can download or purchase VR games, experiences, videos and apps such as Oculus Cinema, Oculus 360 Videos, Oculus 360 Photos, Oculus Games and More
- The Samsung Milk VR service delivers new, fresh and immersive 360 Degree videos in a breadth of categories such as music, sports, action and storytelling. Go running with the bulls, snowboarding or even on stage with some of your favorite musicians
- Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition model supports Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. It is not compatible with other smartphones or devices. Some gaming apps may require the use of a Bluetooth Android game controller to offer additional game controls
- Package includes Gear VR Innovator Edition headset, pouch, replacement face foams, lens cleaning cloth, user manual and warranty information
PROS
+ Functional, elegant design.
+ Physically comfortable to wear.
+ Excellent picture, thanks to the Galaxy Note 4's display.
+ Runs untethered.
CONS
- Requires a Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
- No way to charge the phone while it's in the headset.
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By PCMag on March 27, 2015
Samsung's Oculus-powered Gear VR Innovator Edition is a well-designed, functional headset, but it requires a very specific Samsung smartphone to work.
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