The Samsung Gear VR is a Virtual Reality Headset produced and launched in a partnership between Samsung and Oculus. The Gear VR utilizes the Galaxy Note 5 or Galaxy S6/Edge as a display, CPU, and GPU. The tracking and touch input are handled by dedicated hardware inside the headset, with the hardware connecting directly to the device via the microUSB port. Software designed for the Gear VR bypasses the standard sandboxing and buffering of the Android OS via a custom kernel, allowing the content to run at a consistent 60fps and with sub 20ms latency at all times.
Developer: Samsung & Oculus
Price: $99
Release Date (US): 11.20.15
Release Date (International): TBA
Weight: 318g / 0.7lbs (without phone)
Compatible Devices:
- Samsung Galaxy S6
- Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
- Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
- Samsung Galaxy Note5
- Samsung Galaxy S7
- Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Where to Purchase:
Reviews:
- IGN
- WIRED
- The Verge
- USA Today
- VentureBeat
- The Wall Street Journal
- TechCrunch
- Variety
- re/code
- Gizmodo
- Phys.Org
- Polygon
Key Specs:
Compatible Controllers:
Samsung El-GP20 Gamepad
Moga Pro
SteelSeries (for Android)
Steel Series Stratus XL
Note: There are other bluetooth controllers that might work for this device. These are the ones cited by Samsung's support page. Use others at your own risk.
Notable Games:
Lands End
Eve - Gunjack
Smash Hit
Dead Secret
Mortal Blitz
Anshar Wars
Bandit Six Salvo
Bazaar
Faceted Flight
Ocean Rift
Atop the Wizards Tower
Viral
Oculus Arcade
Games Purchasable inside Oculus Arcade:
Bandai Namco
- Pacman (1980)
- Galaga (1981)
Midway
- APB (1987)
- Defender (1981)
- Joust (1982)
- Gauntlet (1985)
- Gauntlet II (1986)
- Rampage (1986)
- Root Beer Tapper (1983)
- Spy Hunter (1983)
Sega
- Altered Beast (1988)
- Golden Axe (1989)
- Phantasy Star II (1989)
- Shinobi III (1993)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
- Sonic Spinball (1993)
- Streets of Rage (1991)
- Streets of Rage 2 (1992)
- Virtua Fighter 2 (1994)
- Ecco the Dolphin (1992)
Notable Applications:
MilkVR
Jurassic World Experience
theBluVR
Oculus 360 Tours
Colosse
Circle of Life - The Lion King
F.A.Q:
What is the main difference between the Innovator Edition and the Consumer Edition?
The new Gear VR is 19% lighter than the previous Innovator Edition and features improved ergonomics plus a completely redesigned touchpad for easier navigation.
Sort of. If you were using an S6 as the base phone for the Innovator Edition you will probably be fine. The Note4 is another story.Are all apps going to be cross compatible with the Innovator Edition and the Consumer Edition?
What is the best gaming controller for the Gear VR?
Personally I suggest the Moga Pro.
Can I use wired headphones? What about wireless Bluetooth?
Yes, there is a side port that will protrude so that you can use wired headphones and yes, just like any normal smart device you can sync via wireless Bluetooth technology.
Does the new Gear VR support the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active?
No.
Is there VR Porn available for my Samsung Gear VR?
Yes.
Where can I find the VR Porn available for my Samsung Gear VR?