Samsung Gear Gen 2 Virtual Reality (UK Version)

Wow. Oculas is so much more advanced than Google's Cardboard and Plasticbag. There is no eye width adjustment on this Gear VR (2)(2016) model (black with side touchpad). But it is not needed as t he lens are 110° - alot bigger than Googles goggles. Also no frame or edges as seen in the Gear VR2 goggles. As with my Plastic Cardboard (Plasticbag) the white frame and Samsung logo can be seen. Cardboard - and plastic versions are good but Oculas is so much more 3d and more 3d between background and objects between your eyes and the background. Pros More advanced than Cardboard. Netflix 360 as standard VR player as standard VR2 is now 50% cheaper Remember this is VR not AR. This is Oculas VR and not Oculas AR. You roam around a 360° world as photo or video background (vr) and not (ar) that it is 3d graphically drawn up by gpus and you can go anywhere like in a RPG. VR to move you see a icon in the world like googlemaps street maps and that runs another 360° photo video, VR games mix this method with photo video with overlayed 2d graphics. Lots of free demos and free real full apps to use. When software eventually installed and you get running - it all works. Connects to phone by USB and proxiemty sensor when putting googles on turns Oculas on automactically and instantly. When remove phone, Oculas quits to phone Social media and sms and phonecalls come in when in Ocuals system and apps as 3d message bubbles. Buttons and touchpad are on rightside of headset. Headset eye sponge and holder are so soft and comfortable. Cons Not compatable with Cardboard unless emulator or app has convertor. You have to have a facebook account You have to have a Oculas account 15mins on a Samsung S7Edge and heat alarm. Can be very bizare installing for the first time... Like Windows 95 was with lots of additional software - keeps asking to hit install button, then wanting you to join facebook and then Oculas account needs facebook account to make a Oculas account. GearVR will not work without a facebook acount. Install stuff from Oculas shop and first install only when connected via broadband and your mobile data switch off. First install ins 350MB and apps are around 100MB to 700MB each then some stream. Buy a Cardboard as well to get use to GearVR as a taster. Cardboards made in plastic "Plasticbag" cost no more than £10 and uses Google Play so apps are mostly free. Have not worked out yet how to get sound working. FAQ. Can not get bluetooth controller This is because 1)You need a facebook account. 2)You need the GearVR googles. ) You can not use GearVR controller without a GearVR headset - it will not work. The GearVR controller is bluetooth but only will actually control anything via the Oculas software and not Cardboard or HID compatable. Everyone is having this problem - and thinking buying the controller for Cardboard or Plasticbag Cardboard. Different between VR 2015 (silver) and VR2 2016 (black). The VR2 does not need the extra controller pad.

This device is amazing, fits my samsung s7 perfect. So easy to use just plug your phone in the vr, push down the button clip that says A B and slide towards your phone and it adjust to fit and hold your phone in place, when your phone is connected to the vr it automatically comes up on your phone and tells you what to do next, its as easy as that. The thing that bothered me before buying was how would you move around in the games did i need a controller ? No you dont the vr as a touch pad at the side of the vr and back button also zoom to adjust for your eyes. Most games and apps you will use the touch pad and others you move around with a tiny white dot infront of you or some times it tells you to look at something and you will move. You dont even need to charge the vr it uses the battery from your phone it can drain your battery thats only because i cant keep of it, you get a connection thing that comes with the VR so you can charge your phone when its in the VR. It will make your eyes go funny after first use, but after that its no problem your eyes adjust. the head straps all adjust so no matter how big or small your head is it will fit. I find it very comfortable to wear. Do be warned of hunted house game and face your fears it is most definitely a very real feeling i nearly broke the VR and my phone but luckily when i jumped out my skin i was near my settee so saved my vr. One more thing if your not good on rollercoasters like me and you go on the VR rollercoasters it made me feel sick and dizzy..i know im sounding like a real wimp but this does feel so real you will not be disappointed at all.

Great, high-quality VR set for reasonable price. I would definitely recommend Gear VR if you own S6/S7 mobile already. (also it should be S8 compatible, but I didn't have a chance to test it yet) It's a full scale VR experience - 360 videos, 3D apps, your own virtual cinema for the movies. Virtual cinema looks really impressive, like a huge screen. Pros - Technical quality is excellent. - A lot of free content in Oculus store and Samsung VR. - If you have DLNA-compatible media center, you can play your content through Samsung VR (you will need to manually enable DLNA in Samsung VR app settings). Cons - It works with topline Samsung mobiles only (S6 and up). - The premium content in Oculus store might look expensive, few times more than an average Android app. - Cardboard compatibility issue - though it is possible to run cardboard applications, it requires some tech tricks and workarounds. Tips - Swinging chair is the most comfortable option. - Battery life: my S6 lasts about 1.5-2 hrs, going from 100% to 10%. Summary: It's a fantastic VR experience. I would give it 5 stars if it had an official Cardboard support. PS. I received a Chinese version (box and manual) for some reason, though the hardware itself works fine and all apps are in English.

Well after my experience with another products for "VR" I did not hold any high hopes for this but frankly I was BLOWN AWAY. This is as close as you can get to VR without investing in to HTC VIVE, OCULUS or another PC connected VR sets. Sure it does not have the full on features (free movemet and hand controlers) but other than that this is absolutly stunning piece of kit. All responses are swift and it have very decent field of view. I used it for watching some movies and it was ok. I also use it for some flight sims and space sims as it work marvelously if oyu get the right software and have good router. Some games are really fun like "Keep Talking and nobody explodes" which me and my GF love to the bone. Also there are some Online games like "Wands". And the peak of it all are roller coasters. You can be sure your VR is of good quality when you sit in virtual cart on VIRTUAL roller coaster and it gives you wertigo from hight or when your stomach drops as you get over the peak of hill and ojn your way down. As last thing there is horror apps and games and I can tell you it is freaking terrifying. Over all I woud recomend this to anyone with Samsung S6 or S7 (any lower is just not good) you will have tons of fun for your £££. However I was lucky and get this for around £40 and I know I would not buy it for full price (that is just the type of tight ass I am :)

My first experience with VR - it's pretty good but must note the apps are expensive and it probably benefits now from controllers too that I haven't got. Most of the free apps are short tech-demos in reality and not much staying power if any. Could be a great thing if you are into gaming and don't have a PC / console I guess. Also believe you can watch netflix through it but given that it heats up phones over time and can get a bit sweaty / uncomfortable after 45 mins - 1 hour I can't imagine this is much fun. I expect the next wave of VR headsets will be much better

Amazingly good "ghetto" VR. Strap your phone into it, the built in lenses and side track pad let you see and interact with the world. It's slightly grainy due to zoomed in phone display... but perfectly acceptable, for 1/10 the cost of the Occulus Rift (if you already have the phone). The head tracking and stereo effect is extremely good. No motion lag so no motion sickness (for me at least). Good range of games and experiences, they're actively working on more. When Amazon stocks the new Samsung VR controller I'll get that too. Note: I used with Samsung S6. S7 probably better, Note 5, check the specs. The phone does overheat in use! You can plug in to keep it charged, but my phone did overheat after a while (causing a warning on the display, and the update rate to drop). I've heard of people strapping icepacks in place to slow this, and it does work but isn't recommended due to water ingress risk. I'll be adding a small fan. If you want to dabble with VR and you have a compatible phone, this is a nobrainer.

Wow! Just Wow ... I have been using this for all sorts of things ;-) The first time I put it on .. I was just blown away!!! and for such little money I have been singing praises of it to everyone hoping to make them converts!! Personally for me, after about 1-2 hours wear I start getting eye strain and a little bit of a headache - which is great! because I would not want to be spending any more than that time on it .. there is after all a real world out there I am not a gamer - so only been using this for watching high quality movies, youtube, VR content (in 3D and 2d, 180 and 360 degrees) Just one important note - I have the Samsung S8+ (s8 plus, s8 +) and it had all the connectors in the box. I think it is a bit too tight for the device and I am not able to lock it (I don't have a case nor a screen protector at time of testing) - but I haven't tried super hard to lock it as I am not into gaming and only using the device in one position and not moving my head around too much and fast

I have to say this is a fantastic bit of kit, I'd been umming and arring about taking the plunge thinking it was just a gimmick, but WOW, it is so good. Very intuitive, however the bundled game of a roller coaster left me feeling nauseous and I only checked that out for 5 mins max, took me over an hour to recover. Also as I have a Netflix account I put the app on the phone and used that to watch some of my films, the only problem is it kept creeping to the right very slowly which meant I had to keep changing my seat, I need to find out what was wrong? And as I am also a Amazon Prime customer I wanted to put that app on too, but so far I haven't got it to work? All in all though, I'd recommend a quick test, then you'll want one! Check out the many useful reviews on YouTube and some of the hints too. I loaded some of my Bluray films onto my SD card and that works great.