There’s no better way to show what virtual reality (VR) has in store for us than to experience the magic of a virtual reality headset. Last year, we were treated to entry-level options like the Google Cardboard and then had devices like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive to look forward to.
Samsung chipped in with the Oculus-powered Gear VR headset which is optimally priced at Rs 8,200. But, can this VR headset make its presence felt in the market? Here’s the lowdown on the Gear VR made by Samsung in collaboration with Oculus.
What Is It?
Samsung Gear VR offers a 360-degree immersive viewing experience that’s dubbed to be the future of technology across spheres. You can buy the Gear VR in India for Rs 8,200 which promises to offer better VR results than the inexpensive Google Cardboard without costing as much as its other competitors.
How Does It Work?
Samsung Gear VR is pairable with the Galaxy series which supports the content available on the Oculus app store. Download the app, sign-in to your account to enjoy the VR goodness that comes packed with the ecosystem. The device is compatible with Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6 Edge+ right now.
We understand Samsung’s interest in keeping the device confined to their family, but, we would love it if more Galaxy phones would work with the Gear VR as this will attract more buyers.
What Does It Do?
With the Samsung Gear VR, you will get 360-degree pictures from across the globe, videos that are projected at 2560x1440 pixels or 2K resolution, including movies. You can control the movement of the cursor by moving your head, left and right. It supports audio for video/movies as well.
The Samsung Gear VR is equipped with a trackpad, back button, up-down button and a scroller to fine tune the clarity of the streaming content. It weighs 318 grams (without the phone) and has been constructed with soft cushioning that makes it comfortable to wear and use.
Key Features: Samsung Gear VR headset powered by Oculus
- 96-degree field of view
- Micro-USB port for charging
- Only works with Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge+
- Gyro, accelerometer and proximity sensor
- Touchpad, focus adjustment wheel, back key, up-down button
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