Newest Samsung Gear VR available starting today in the US
posted by Florin T.
/ Nov 20, 2015, 6:35 PM
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.
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
sources: Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy
16 Comments
1. TreyTreyTaylor
Posts: 726; Member since: Dec 21, 2010
Very reasonable price IMO.
posted on Nov 20, 2015, 6:37 PM 6
3. XperiaFanZone
Posts: 2277; Member since: Sep 21, 2012
Not even in their home country smh. It's not just Samsung, it's including other "big" OEMs.
posted on Nov 20, 2015, 6:58 PM 1
4. JayBEE
Posts: 177; Member since: Apr 03, 2014
Technically, is there any reason this cannot be supported on the Note 4?
posted on Nov 20, 2015, 7:15 PM 2
5. combatmedic870
Posts: 983; Member since: Sep 02, 2015
Highly doubt it. It's plenty powerful.
posted on Nov 20, 2015, 7:45 PM 1
6. Centerprince
Posts: 8; Member since: May 21, 2014
Yes there is , they want you to pay 200 for the older one or upgrade your phone ...
posted on Nov 20, 2015, 8:12 PM 4
9. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 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 Nov 20, 2015, 11:38 PM 1
11. Supersonic
Posts: 226; Member since: May 15, 2015
Great innovation by samsung.
posted on Nov 21, 2015, 7:54 AM 0
13. IsThereOnePhoneWOaFatalFlaw
Posts: 26; Member since: Nov 07, 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 Nov 21, 2015, 9:10 AM 1
14. IsThereOnePhoneWOaFatalFlaw
Posts: 26; Member since: Nov 07, 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.
posted on Nov 21, 2015, 9:16 AM 0
15. IsThereOnePhoneWOaFatalFlaw
Posts: 26; Member since: Nov 07, 2011
Not sure why I cant delete my messed up comment. Ah well.
posted on Nov 21, 2015, 9:33 AM 0
16. TreyTreyTaylor
Posts: 726; Member since: Dec 21, 2010
It's cool. I agree with you.
