Samsung's Virtual Reality headset is on sale for $200

Written by James Delahunty @ 09 Dec 2014 9:17 User comments (1)

You can now get your hands on an 'innovator edition' of Samsung's Galaxy VR headset for $199.99 in the United States.

However, you should remember that you need a Galaxy Note 4 in order to use the device, and no other smartphone or devices will work with it. In fact, at this current time, even the Verizon version of the Note 4 will not work, but Samsung has promised support is coming soon.

Some high-quality gaming apps may require the use of an Android game controller to offer control capabilities in addition to the Gear VR's integrated touchpad and tracking sensors.

"The Galaxy Note 4's amazing screen and processor makes it all possible. Samsung's industry leading Super AMOLED display technology and cutting-edge Oculus-driven software fuse to create an experience that you have to see to believe," Samsung's Gear V4 product page reads.

"With the Gear VR Innovator Edition, users can explore new worlds, be on-stage at a performance with full 360 degree video, and can enjoy gaming in a way that's never been done before – all with just your Galaxy Note 4 and Gear VR Innovator's Edition."

This device is targeted at developers and early adopters who typically just want to be ahead of the rest when it comes to newer technology, so most people will want to wait a while to see where this goes.

You can buy a Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition from www.samsung.com

via: Engadget

Tags: Samsung Gear VR

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19.12.2014 15:55

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"so most people will want to wait a while to see where this goes."

--This statement I could not agree with MORE!

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