![]() But VR first timers might be put off, as the new solution doesn’t present the most intuitive control scheme. Sure, if you’ve used the Gear VR before, you’ll probably adjust easily to the change. To match the layout of the new controller, the new headset’s touchpad now features a home button to take you straight out of any app or game that using you’re using.Ĭonfusingly, Samsung steamrolled the directional pad-shaped indicators on the touchpad. The buttons and port location are familiar on the new headset, though they have received some tweaking. Included in the box is a controller holder that can be installed into the head strap for easy storage. But by adding a few more air vents beneath the eyes, I no longer find this to be an issue.Ĭompared to the older model, the cushion that rests around your eyes and nose is noticeably cozier and more supportive. On the first iteration, things would get steamy after a few minutes of use, rendering the lenses foggy like a mirror after a hot shower. A welcome area of improvement is the breathability of the headset. Keeping the light out is something that the Gear VR has always been good at and the new model is no exception. Google’s headset comes at a fixed position and it may take some extra effort to see a clear image. ![]() When compared to the sleeker, smaller Google Daydream View, it’s still rather monstrous, but its size advantage yields unique benefits over Google’s one-size-fits-all headset.įirst off, the optics inside can be adjusted using the top-mounted dial to make the picture easier to see for your eyes. The look of the new versus the old Samsung Gear VR isn’t night and day, though it has shed about a quarter pound in weight. ![]() Right now on Amazon in the US, you can pick up the Samsung Gear VR for just $86.99 (about £68.61, AU$116.52) (opens in new tab)with a controller. If you hunt, you can find it for cheaper online.įor those already rocking a Gear VR headset, Samsung plans on selling the controller separately for $39 (about £30, AU$50).Īnd, if you’re looking for a deal on the Samsung Gear VR, you’re in luck. The new Samsung Gear VR is available now to the tune of $129 (about £100, AU$117) and includes both the updated headset and its new accompanying controller. However, if you already own a previous version of the headset, you can pick up the controller separately. ![]() It’s lighter, more comfortable and cross-compatible with older Samsung phones, too. Altogether, with the robust and ever-growing collection of VR content and the new controller, the new Gear VR is a painless recommendation. ![]()
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