Samsung Gear VR headset now up for preorder at $99 - CNET
People looking to immerse themselves in virtual worlds can now preorder Samsung's Gear VR headset.
Cooked up by Samsung and Facebook subsidiary Oculus VR, the Gear VR is the first virtual reality headset designed for consumers, according to its manufacturers. Priced at $99, the device will serve up computer-generated virtual worlds in which you can play immersive games and view videos and photographs. The Gear VR requires a compatible mobile phone and will support Samsung's newest lineup, including the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+.
The launch of the Gear VR will be a test for both consumers and the virtual reality industry. Will gamers and other people gravitate to a technology that requires them to wear a chunky headset to get a dose of virtual reality? The need for a Samsung smartphone could serve to limit adoption.
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