Samsung launches Samsung Gear VR with a Controller powered by Oculus, its first ever Gear VR headset with a controller. The Controller offers convenient one-hand control and better motion interaction with minimised head movement.
The touchpad offers quicker selection and interaction in VR apps. That enables various forms of motion such as the ability to point, drag and drop, tilt, shoot amongst other actions. The trigger allows for enhanced gaming experiences.
The Home, Volume and Back keys on the controller allows everything within easy reach. The wrist strap offers a secure grip for comfort and a secure play.
The Gear VR is compatible with the Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note 5, S6 edge+, S6 and S6 edge. Pricing and availability were not announced at time of publishing this article.
New Samsung Gear VR Product Specifications
| Samsung Gear VR with Controller | Controller | |||||
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Dimension / Weight |
207.8 x 122.5 x 98.6mm / 345g |
Dimension / Weight |
108.1 x 48.1 x 38.2mm / 64.3g | |||
| Optical Lens | Φ42, FOV 101º x6.25 |
Control & Function |
Touchpad (Clickable), Trigger, Home Key, Back Key, Volume Key | |||
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Proximity | Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetic | |||
| Compatibility | Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note5,
S6 edge+, S6, S6 edge |
Battery | AAA Battery 2ea (1000mAh, average 2 hours of daily use will last for 40 days) |
