Samsung VR Price: $99
If you want to experience VR on a phone, there are tonnes of deals that have the headset pre-packaged with a new Samsung device. That means there are lots of headsets available on the second-hand market if you want to get a cheap deal.
(Make sure to get the consumer edition if you decide to go for a second-hand model.)
From setup to first impressions, the latest virtual reality headset will be fully reviewed and give you a better idea of what is has to offer. It’s said that Samsung is fully invested in a VR future, and they plan to use the Gear headset as a way to get the technology into households for a discounted price.
It isn’t really smooth to the touch, but aesthetically it works. Comfort was also a major factor, and my partner and I had no problems switching the headset between each other when it first arrived.
It’s also wireless, which means there’s no chance of getting tangled up while it’s in use.
It’s reasonably intuitive when you put it on, and the strap ensures that you’ve always got it on the right way up. It’s small enough to be taken outside in a backpack; it’s light and reasonably sturdy.
It’s easy to set up, and it linked with the S7 Edge instantly. You’ll have to charge both the device and the headset. There’s software to be downloaded and installed before you can try it out for the first time, too. (Nothing ever seems to work straight out of the box anymore.)
When you’re ready, it’ll take you to the hub, where you can start to get to grips with the technology.
Conclusion
If you have a compatible device, investing in one of these headsets will hardly break the bank. Oculus and Samsung have created a decent product, and it’s great as an entry level model.
If you’re worried that you might only use it once, it’s probably not worth what space it would take up while collecting dust. It’s up to you to decide, and it’s a great gadget to show off to your friend’s when they come over.
Virtual reality is just as good as you’d expect, and it’s even better when you remember that it’s running off your mobile device. If you have a compatible handset, why not pick up a cheap headset to go with it online?
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