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Newest Samsung Gear VR available starting today in the US

Newest Samsung Gear VR available starting today in the US

Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 18:35 , posted by Florin T.

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Newest Samsung Gear VR available starting today in the US

Officially announced in September, Samsung's newest Gear VR (designed and manufactured in collaboration with Oculus) is now available to buy in the US, being the company's first virtual reality headset made for consumers.

Unlike previous Gear VR models, the new one has an accessible price: you can get it for $99.99 online (free shipping included), directly from Samsung - check out the first source below.

The Gear VR also shows up at Amazon and Best Buy, though, at the moment, none of them have it in stock. In any case, if you want the accessory, make sure that what you're buying isn't an "Innovator Edition" of it, since this would mean that you're not getting the latest model.

Right now, the new Gear VR can be used only with a handful of high-end Samsung smartphones: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6. These can connect to the Gear VR via microUSB once you place them inside the headset, allowing you to enjoy 360-deegree games, movies, videos, apps, and other similar content.

So, is anyone planning to buy the Samsung Gear VR?

Samsung's new Gear VR

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Samsung's new Gear VR

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posted on 20 Nov 2015, 18:37 6

1. TreyTreyTaylor (Posts: 724; Member since: 21 Dec 2010)

Very reasonable price IMO.

posted on 20 Nov 2015, 18:46 8

2. Boybawang (Posts: 204; Member since: 02 Jun 2013)

The PORN industry should utilize this gears potential!

posted on 20 Nov 2015, 18:58 1

3. XperiaFanZone (Posts: 2277; Member since: 21 Sep 2012)

Not even in their home country smh. It's not just Samsung, it's including other "big" OEMs.

posted on 20 Nov 2015, 19:15 2

4. JayBEE (Posts: 157; Member since: 03 Apr 2014)

Technically, is there any reason this cannot be supported on the Note 4?

posted on 20 Nov 2015, 19:45 1

5. combatmedic870 (Posts: 982; Member since: 02 Sep 2015)

Highly doubt it. It's plenty powerful.

posted on 20 Nov 2015, 20:12 4

6. Centerprince (Posts: 8; Member since: 21 May 2014)

Yes there is , they want you to pay 200 for the older one or upgrade your phone ...

posted on 21 Nov 2015, 09:06

12. kyan- (Posts: 77; Member since: 25 Apr 2012)

samsung should just give out phones and vrs for free /s

posted on 20 Nov 2015, 20:27 1

7. Fuego84 (Posts: 356; Member since: 13 May 2012)

Not if it doesn't support note 4 and not getting the older VR

posted on 20 Nov 2015, 23:02

8. 99nights (Posts: 1152; Member since: 10 Mar 2015)

Nicely priced this time around.

posted on 20 Nov 2015, 23:38 1

9. TechieXP1969 (Posts: 14967; Member since: 25 Sep 2013)

See, this encourages people to adopt it. If the price to play is fair, people will pay to play.

So we can now ask this question, $99 for a pencil that doesn't even have an eraser? Or same price for a very large pair if shade that can project imagines in 3D and you can interact with it.

Or you can sit and draw pictures all day and stare at the sun all day.

posted on 21 Nov 2015, 00:12

10. box14380 (Posts: 43; Member since: 28 Nov 2013)

I'm planning to get one but I'm living and working in Saudi Arabia. Can this new VR be supported with software updates here?

posted on 21 Nov 2015, 07:54

11. Supersonic (Posts: 226; Member since: 15 May 2015)

Great innovation by samsung.

posted on 21 Nov 2015, 09:10 1

13. IsThereOnePhoneWOaFatalFlaw (Posts: 26; Member since: 07 Nov 2011)

This is true innovation by oculus and Samsung. VR is the future of movies and gamessage. Why watch a horror movie or play Call of Duty when you can be IN THE movie/game? Eventually there will be a version of this made by someone that links to some superior motion sensing version of Xbox KineCT, and t he needs you'llb be say, punching and kicking bad guys in an auction game, using your gun controller and strafi MG and ducking

posted on 21 Nov 2015, 09:16

14. IsThereOnePhoneWOaFatalFlaw (Posts: 26; Member since: 07 Nov 2011)

VR IS the future of movies and games. And it will become a huge option in broadcasting things like sporting events. If you don't own the previous one and didnt get to see the opening Warriors game from front row $1000+ seats, wow... you missed out. Why watch a horror movie or play Call of Duty when you can be IN the movie/game? Eventually there will be a version that syncs with some better version of the motion sensing tech behind xbox Kinect, and then you'll be punching and kicking your way through anext action game, or using your gun controller while ducking and strafing in COD. Rubber room not included.