Samsung’s latest version of its Gear VR headset only works with the company’s Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge phones. Like the original Samsung Gear VR, this headset is dubbed the “Innovator Edition,” and is a $200 device (about £115 or AU$230) aimed at developers who are interested in taking the plunge into smartphone-based virtual reality.
That’s quite a few caveats. And this remains a developer-focused device, though Oculus, which makes the headset’s virtual-reality software, told us we could expect something for consumers later this fall. But right now, the combination of premium smartphone and clever software makes for an engrossing virtual reality experience you can take anywhere.
The dos and don’ts of mobile VR
Setup is important. Your first step is to make sure you have a general idea of how much space you have around your chair. And make it a swivel chair, as you’ll appreciate the range of motion. That spatial awareness is going to be key, as the soft foam padding that keeps the Gear VR snug across your face blocks out all light, heightening the experience but sequestering you inside of a deep, dark virtual cavern.
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