My Thoughts on Samsung Gear VR
What Is The Samsung Gear VR
The Gear VR is a VR headset that is compatible with newer models of Samsung phones.
How To Set Up The Headset
First off you need a recently released Samsung phone. All you have to do is make sure your phone is on, and then remove the front faceplate. After that put the phone in securely in the spot behind the faceplate. Once thats done make sure the straps are securely attached to the headset. Then just put the headset over your head, and it will do the rest.
This is where the phone goes.
Controls
In order to select something you have to move your head to move the, then once you found what to select you have to push the center of the touchpad to select it. You can also use the touchpad to swipe in all four directions. Also you can use a compatibe controller as well.
This is the touchpad.
Presentation
For a none high end headset it still achieves great VR quility.
This is the home screen.
Gaming
Some of the games I have played have been fun to play.
This is Temple Run VR. This is a fun game.
Entertainment
You can watch 360 degree videos. Which feels like you are there in the moment. Also you can watch Netflix, and Hulu in private VR rooms.
Final Thoughts
If you want to experience VR, and you have a Samsung phone. Then I highly recommend this. You get the Gear VR for around $100.
Warning
First time use might cause motion sickness.
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I just reviewed an app for the unit here https://steemit.com/comic-books/@cryplectibles/review-madefire-comics-comic-and-graphic-novels-in-virtual-reality I really believe people need to give GearVR a try to see how far this tech is working on our phones. If people have tried Google Cardboard, which is neat, it just is not the same as the higher end experiences going on.
Can you not use other phones apart from Samsungs atm? upvoted.
No you cannot but there are other alternatives such as google carboard.
Yup I know of google cardboard but thought you may still of needed a Samsung phone regardless?
I guess the most important question is: will it do a Galaxy Note and burst into flames while you're wearing it? :)
No it will not but I forgot to mention if you use the gear vr for a long period of time when get ready to remove the phone it will be very hot.