Testseek.com have collected 84 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R324 Gear VR 2017 Edition and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R324 Gear VR 2017 Edition.
April 2017
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The editors liked
Excellent companion for the Samsung Galaxy S8Smart
Easyto use controller that instantly improves the Gear VR experience
Comfortable padding
Three adjustable cloth straps for even weight distribution
Light weight
Great new motion controller
Excellent and easy interface
Great features
The most VR content on any mobile platform
Tons of exclusive content
Lots and lots
Includes comfortable
Easy-to-use controller
Compatible with Galaxy S6
S7
S8
And Note 5
Inexpensive for VR
Affordable. A large app library. New remote is comfortable and easy to use. Samsung's new Gear VR updates work with older phones and Gear VR headsets
Too. New software runs cooler on Samsung phones
New controller allows for more immersive gameplay
Adjustable screen focus prevents distortion
Adjustable straps for customized comfort
Easy switch between micro USB and USB-C
Access to 550+ games and titles available on the Oculus Store
Samsung's latest phones are the best for VR yet
Controller feels good in the hand
Is intuitive to use
Controller thumb touchpad far more satisfying than Daydream's
Affordable upgrade for existing Gear VR owners
Comfortable
Immersive
Very easy to set up
Inexpensive for existing Gear VR owners
Ergonomic and accurate
Makes mobile VR more immersive than DayDream
The editors didn't like
Samsung VR software is out of step with Oculus
No IPD adjustment
No place to store the new controller
Looks cheap compared to the Daydream View
Price is a bit high when compared to competition
Semi-limited range of movement
Final Thoughts
If you own a high-end Samsung phone
Particularly a Galax
Some older software isn't compatible
Non-game content is stale
Few apps officially support controller
Locked into Oculus' mobile Gear VR software library. Requires a Samsung phone. Lacks any ability to track movement in a room
Like higher-end VR headsets can do
Limited controller-enabled apps available on the Oculus Store
Only compatible with select Samsung phones
Might have been nice to see some upgrades to the headset itself
Controller not rechargeable
Not nearly enough apps ready to take advantage of Controller
If you want the best of the best when it comes to mobile VR media or gaming experiences, then look no further than the Gear VR. It's comfortable and visually immersive, offering an awesome experience at a fraction of the price of a tethered system...
Published: 2017-09-05, Author: Leo , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: T he Samsung Gear VR has sold more than five million units as of 2017, placing it above and beyond the known sales for the more expensive VR headsets. If you have a relatively modern Samsung phone (Galaxy S6 or later) it's one of the lowest barriers to en...
Comfortable padding, Three adjustable cloth straps for even weight distribution, Light weight, Great new motion controller, Excellent and easy interface, Great features, The most VR content on any mobile platform, Tons of exclusive content, Lots and lots
No IPD adjustment, No place to store the new controller, Looks cheap compared to the Daydream View, Price is a bit high when compared to competition, Semi-limited range of movement, Final Thoughts, If you own a high-end Samsung phone, particularly a Galax
If you own a high-end Samsung phone, particularly a Galaxy S8 or S8+, this is how you should be experiencing mobile VR. While Google offers a better hardware solution in terms of design, portability and lenses, Samsung and Oculus are the king of content...
New controller allows for more immersive gameplay, Adjustable screen focus prevents distortion, Adjustable straps for customized comfort, Easy switch between micro USB and USB-C, Access to 550+ games and titles available on the Oculus Store
Limited controller-enabled apps available on the Oculus Store, Only compatible with select Samsung phones
Published: 2017-04-28, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: Samsung and Oculus are back with another Gear VR – the third in 17 months (or fifth in two and a half years, if you count the two semi-consumer Innovator Edition models). While the headset itself is barely changed from the previous model, it adds a Bluet...
Published: 2017-04-26, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
Affordable. A large app library. New remote is comfortable and easy to use. Samsung's new Gear VR updates work with older phones and Gear VR headsets, too. New software runs cooler on Samsung phones
Locked into Oculus' mobile Gear VR software library. Requires a Samsung phone. Lacks any ability to track movement in a room, like higher-end VR headsets can do
The revamped Gear VR feels similar to Google's Daydream View VR headset, but its impressive library and software design still make it great for entry-level VR viewing on the go...
Samsung's latest phones are the best for VR yet, Controller feels good in the hand, is intuitive to use, Controller thumb touchpad far more satisfying than Daydream's, Affordable upgrade for existing Gear VR owners
Might have been nice to see some upgrades to the headset itself, Controller not rechargeable, Not nearly enough apps ready to take advantage of Controller, Controller storage not supergraceful
Samsung's making the very smart move of bundling the Controller with the Gear VR going forward; the set will run you just about $130. If you already have the headset, and just want to upgrade to the motion Controller, you can buy the accessory separately...
Inexpensive for existing Gear VR owners, Ergonomic and accurate, Makes mobile VR more immersive than DayDream
Gear VR is still limited to Samsung phones, Software library is just getting started
The Gear VR Controller gives Samsung a leg-up over Google's DayDream View headset -- for now. And as an inexpensive upgrade, it's something every Gear VR owner will want.HardwareThe Gear VR controller is about the same size as the Daydream View's, but it'...
