Samsung and Oculus intros consumer-ready Gear VR for $99

Samsung and Oculus has introduced the first consumer version of the its Gear VR wearable for just $99.

The Gear VR uses your existing smartphone to turn itself into a virtual reality device. It is compatible with Galaxy Note 5, S6 edge+, S6, and S6 edge via microUSB connection. The consumer version is 22% lighter, more comfortable, and has better controls compared to last year’s Gear VR Innovator Edition.

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The Samsung Gear VR is priced at $99 (~Php4,700) and comes in Frost White. It will be available in select markets beginning September.

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Samsung and Oculus intros consumer-ready Gear VR for $99

Samsung and Oculus has introduced the first consumer version of the its Gear VR wearable for just $99.

The Gear VR uses your existing smartphone to turn itself into a virtual reality device. It is compatible with Galaxy Note 5, S6 edge+, S6, and S6 edge via microUSB connection. The consumer version is 22% lighter, more comfortable, and has better controls compared to last year’s Gear VR Innovator Edition.

samsung gear vr_2

The Samsung Gear VR is priced at $99 (~Php4,700) and comes in Frost White. It will be available in select markets beginning September.

source: Samsung

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Samsung and Oculus intros consumer-ready Gear VR for $99

Samsung and Oculus has introduced the first consumer version of the its Gear VR wearable for just $99.

The Gear VR uses your existing smartphone to turn itself into a virtual reality device. It is compatible with Galaxy Note 5, S6 edge+, S6, and S6 edge via microUSB connection. The consumer version is 22% lighter, more comfortable, and has better controls compared to last year’s Gear VR Innovator Edition.

samsung gear vr_2

The Samsung Gear VR is priced at $99 (~Php4,700) and comes in Frost White. It will be available in select markets beginning September.

source: Samsung

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Samsung Gear VR price set at $199

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A Samsung representative has indicated that the Gear VR will be sold with a price tag of just $199.

That’s pretty affordable when compared to the Oculus Rift which is pegged at about $399.

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However, bear in mind that the Samsung Gear VR will be using the Galaxy Note 4 as the HUD so that entails another $799 (~Php35,000) to build the whole set.

We’re expecting the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to arrive in the Philippines sometime late October but we’re not sure if the Gear VR will tag along with it.

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