![]() ![]() I tried a couple of demos and, while minor, the difference is noticeable especially if you’re familiar with older Gear VR headsets. It’s also backwards-compatible with older Samsung phones, I assume as it will be replacing those models entirely rather than just sitting alongside it. It certainly won’t slip off like the Daydream View has a tendency to do, but it’s a lot heavier and not as soft as Google’s attempt.Īlong with having a USB-C connection and the right inserts to fit the new duo of phones, the updated Gear VR has a wider field of view – so more content can be seen without running into black bars – thanks to new 42mm lenses and it now supports 101-degree rotation. There’s plenty of padding where the headset meets your forehead, and the strong selection of straps – one around and one over the top of your head – keeps it firmly in place. Samsung made it comfier last year, and the version I tried out here felt pleasant to wear even in a boiling-hot demo room. It’s a sleek, completely black headset made out of sturdy plastic. Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy S8 and S8+ – features It should launch in late April with the new phones. Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy S8 and S8+ – price and release date It looks almost identical to the version launched with the Note 7, but due to the, er, demise of that particular phablet, the Gear VR didn’t get a whole lot of limelight in that case. ![]() And it’s done the same for the new Galaxy S8 and S8+ – although not a whole lot has changed. Samsung has made a habit of giving its Gear VR headset minor updates with every flagship phone launch. We’ll be updating this review further after spending more time with the headset. ![]() Please note the current review score relates to the older Gear VR. Hands-on with the new Samsung Gear VR for S8 and S8+ ![]()
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