Samsung Gear VR
The Samsung Gear VR is actually Oculus Rift lite, given that the two companies collaborated for the technology.
The
Gear VR is simply a case that uses a Samsung Galaxy smartphone as its
processor and display. The handset simply slots in front of the lenses,
into a Micro USB dock, and uses its Super AMOLED display as your screen.
Slot in the phone, stick on the headset and you're into your virtual
reality experience. The only catch is that you must use a Samsung
handset
.
Check them out: Best Samsung Gear VR experiences and games
We're
not going to lie, the visuals are a little grainy. Like you're looking
at your phone with a magnifying glass – which essentially you are. But
there are huge benefits.
It's already added a
host of games plus a whole marketplace of VR video content called Milk
VR, and in terms of content is one of the best platforms out there.
Then
there's the price: The Samsung Gear VR is available for just $99, which
is just ludicrous value. It's just a shame you need a Samsung handset
to take advantage. Read our full Samsung Gear VR review for more detail
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