Samsung Gear VR Suddenly A Real Thing, Yours For $200

[scolaner]

We didn't have long to wait before the Oculus-powered Samsung Gear VR became a Real Thing we can buy.

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[Tim Schwartz]

It's "positional tracking", not "divisional tracking".

 

[scolaner]

It's "positional tracking", not "divisional tracking".

Indeed, good catch. Thanks!

 

[Darkk]

Interesting idea. Certainly would keep hardware costs down.

 

[op8]

if i hold my galaxy tab 4 in front of my face and put a black bag over my head, would it be the same?

 

[kryojenix]

But- but- how can I play Skyrim on Galaxy Note 4?!

 

[seshysama]

So I can pay $200 for a plastic helmet that holds my Galaxy Note 4 in front of my face? <Mod Edit> you samsung. I'll wait less than a year and get a REAL VR device for $350.

 

[computerguy72]

I tried it. The quality of it is really impressive. A cool gadget if you own a note 4. FYI there is a lot more to it than a 'plastic helmet'.

 

[K-beam]

Ah, USD 200 for a plastic bag and 2 lenses. Come on, Tom's, at least mention other options like the Durovis Dive and the Colorcross and the Chinese copies.
The Dive is EUR 60 (if you want only the lens, whiuch is the core they are EUR 7 and you can 3d print the Dive yourself). The colorcross knock-offs are EUR 20.
So how come is this EUR 200?
And to "But- but- how can I play Skyrim on Galaxy Note 4?!".
Yes, you actually can, by streaming the SBS image from your PC.

 

[quasimod]

I'd be happy with a device that replicates the experience of a decent, 2D, 22" gaming monitor, but fits in my backpack. I'm even OK with cords.