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Brand | SAMSUNG |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Included Components | Cable, Protective Case |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Field Of View | 90 Degrees |
Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
Platform | Windows XP |
Screen Size | 6 Inches |
Controller Type | Touchpad Control |
About this item
- Light weight so you can play and watch more comfortably
- Easy to use touch pad
- Wide field of view, precise head-tracking and low latency brings reality to the virtual. Be transported to amazing new worlds in games, video, and images. Thousands of 360 degree panoramic photos
- Compatible with: Samsung Galaxy Note5,S6 edge+,S6,S6 edge
- Improved fit, including room for most eyeglasses and improved padding for extra comfort and durability
- Light weight so you can play and watch more comfortably
- Easy to use touch pad
- Wide field of view, precise head-tracking and low latency brings reality to the virtual. Be transported to amazing new worlds in games, video, and images. Thousands of 360 degree panoramic photos
- Compatible with: Samsung Galaxy Note5, S6 edgeplus, S6, S6 edge
- Improved fit, including room for most eyeglasses and improved padding for extra comfort and durability
- Light weight so you can play and watch more comfortably
- Easy to use touch pad
- Wide field of view, precise head-tracking and low latency brings reality to the virtual. Be transported to amazing new worlds in games, video, and images. Thousands of 360 degree panoramic photos
- Compatible with: Samsung Galaxy Note5, S6 edge+, S6, S6 edge
- Improved fit, including room for most eyeglasses and improved padding for extra comfort and durability
- US Version
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- Be transported to amazing new worlds, in games, video and images
- Thousands of 360 degree panoramic photos
- Improved easy to use touch controls
- Games and applications available from the Oculus VR app store
Samsung Gear VR
Amazing Virtual Reality Anywhere
Mobile virtual reality is finally here. With the Samsung Gear VR, you can play amazing games, watch Hollywood’s best movies in your own private cinema (or even on the moon!), socialize with friends new and old, be at the center of a suspense thriller, and so much more. The Gear VR drops you right into the action—and it’s only from Samsung & Oculus.
The next generation of Samsung Gear VR, powered by Oculus, has been upgraded with new and improved features:
- Lighter weight so you can play and watch more comfortably
- Improved fit, including room for most eyeglasses and improved padding for extra comfort and durability
- An upgraded touch pad that’s even easier to use
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CompatibilityCompatible with more phones (software update from your carrier required for S6 edge+ and Note5) - Galaxy Note5 - Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ - Galaxy S7, S7 edge There are amazing new things to do in Gear VR. Try hundreds of games, apps and experiences. |
Samsung Milk VRBringing you amazing 360° virtual adventures, Samsung Milk VR is video like you’ve never seen. You are literally surrounded by the action. Amazing tours around the world, some of the world’s coolest cars, celebrities, musical performances and documentaries. There’s always something new in Milk VR. |
Best of Hollywood EntertainmentBuy and watch hundreds of Hollywood movies & TV shows in Oculus Cinema. In Oculus Video, watch 2D videos including trailers, clips, and your own movie files in a completely new way. You can choose from multiple VR theater environments including a home theater, a huge screen theater, and even the surface of the moon! |
And Much, Much MoreEnjoy incredible premium games for purchase such as Eve: Gunjack and Land’s End - Play 20 arcade classics in Oculus Arcade - Stream over 1 million short films and videos on Vimeo - Keep up with the best gamers in Twitch - Enjoy amazing new 360° videos daily on Samsung Milk VR |
Jurassic World
The Jurassic World: Apatosaurus VR Experience allows the viewer for the first time to see what it feels like to be in the presence and close proximity of a living dinosaur and to experience a sense of connection with it - with the mixture of awe, striking beauty and danger that this implies.
Land’s End , by UsTwo
A surreal trip through an archipelago of forgotten worlds.
Eve: Gunjack, by CCP Games
Gunjack, for the Samsung Gear VR, is a first-person arcade shooter built from the ground up for virtual reality. With its intuitive controls and intense, full-immersion action, Gunjack is the ultimate pick-up-and-play virtual reality experience.
In Gunjack, players take on the role of a gun turret operator on a mining vessel in the Outer Ring region of known space. As part of the ship's defense team, it is up to the player to protect the rig from pirates, opportunists and anyone else looking to take what rightfully belongs to the company.
Netflix
The Netflix app on Gear VR offers a living room experience allowing you to be on your couch watching Netflix, wherever you are. Watch TV shows and movies recommended just for you, including award-winning Netflix original series, movies and documentaries.
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Disclaimer:
2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Galaxy, Note, Gear, Samsung Milk VR and Super AMOLED are all trademarks owned or registered by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other company names, product names, and marks mentioned are property of their respective owners and may be registered trademarks. Screen images simulated. Actual appearance may vary.
Use only in a safe environment. The Gear VR produces a distracting, immersive virtual reality experience that blocks your view of your actual surroundings. Read and follow warnings and instructions included with the Headset before use. The Headset should be calibrated before each use. Not for use by children under 13. A virtual reality experience may trigger health reactions. See a doctor before use if you have a history of seizures. Stop use if you experience a health reaction. Always be aware of your surroundings when using the Gear VR. Remain seated or stationary at all times. Take special care to ensure that you are not near other people, objects, stairs, balconies, windows, furniture, or other items that you can bump into or knock down when using – or immediately after using – the Gear VR headset. Do not handle sharp or otherwise dangerous objects while using the Gear VR. Never wear the Gear VR in situations that require attention, such as walking, bicycling, or driving.
Some apps and services may require payment or subscriptions to use. Netflix streaming membership required. Charges may apply.
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MSRP | $799.00 | $599.00 | $399.99 | $99.99 | $15.00 |
Platform | Windows PC | Windows PC | PlayStation 4 | Samsung Smartphone | Smartphone |
Experience | Seated VR, Standing VR, Room-scale VR (up to 5 m diagonally), Positional tracking | Positional tracking, Standing VR, Seated VR | Positional tracking, Standing VR, Seated VR | Seated VR | Seated VR |
Field of View | 110 degrees | 110 degrees | 100 degrees | 96 degrees | Varies |
Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | 90 - 120 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Display Resoluion per eye | 1080 x 1200 | 1080 x 1200 | 1080 x 960 | 1440 x 1280 | Varies |
Headset Weight | 1.2 lbs | 1.0 lbs | 1.3 lbs | 0.7 lbs | 0.2 lbs |
Fit | Adjustable headset strap, fits most glasses, 2 eye relief adjustments: lens distance from eye & interpupilliary distance | Fits glasses, Iinterpupilliary distance adjustment | Fits glasses, lens distance from eye can be adjusted, Iinterpupilliary distance adjustment | Fits glasses, focus adjustment | Varies |
Included in the box | Headset, 2 x Controllers, 2 x Base Stations, Earbuds, Link Box, Link Box power adapter, Link Box mounting pad, 2 x Base Station power adapter, 2 x Micro USB chargers, Sync cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Cleaning Cloth, Alternate face cushion | Oculus Rift Headset, Camera Sensor, Remote, Xbox One Wireless Controller, Xbox USB Wireless Adapter, 2xAA Batteries, Integrated Headphone Removal Tool, 2 x Oculus Logo Stickers, Oculus Lens Wipe Cloth | Headset, Processor Unit, connection cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Stereo headphoes, AC power cord, AC adaptor, demo disc | Headset | Headset |
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platform | windows xp | oculus | oculus | android | windows |
compatible devices | Smartphone | samsung galaxy note 4 | Smartphone | Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and later models of the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S series. | Headphones |
weight | 0.7 pounds | 1 pounds | — | 0.76 pounds | 386 grams |
display size | 6 inches | — | 5 inches | 6 inches | 6 inches |
connectivity tech | — | — | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
controller type | Touchpad Control | Touchpad Control, Button Control | Touchpad Control | — | — |
field of view | 90 degrees | 360 degrees | 90 degrees | 101 degrees | — |
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Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 4.1 x 7.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
ASIN | B016OFYGXQ |
Item model number | SM-R322NZWAXAR |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
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4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #120,994 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #159 in Cell Phone Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Special features | Lightweight |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touch Pad |
Form Factor | Bumper |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | Cable, Protective Case |
Department | eLECTRONICS |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Date First Available | November 10, 2015 |
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Mobile virtual reality is finally here. With the Samsung Gear VR, you can play amazing games, watch Hollywood's best movies in your own private cinema (or even on the moon!), socialize with friends new and old, be at the center of a suspense thriller, and so much more. The Gear VR drops you right into the action-and it's only from Samsung & Oculus.
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Customers like the quality, value, and fun of the virtual reality headset. They mention that it's an amazing piece of technology, and that it does a good job as a low price VR unit. They also say that it is a fun teaser to experience Virtual Reality in your house. Customers are also happy with immersiveness. However, some customers report issues with heating and image quality. They say that the phone is definitely warm to the touch, but once it gets too hot it starts to thermal throttle. They have to wait until it cools down before they can go back to whatever app they are in. They feel that the picture quality is still pixelated and slightly blurry.
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Customers like the quality of the virtual reality headset. They say it's a very good product, with an amazing piece of technology. Customers are also impressed with the UI they created. They describe it as a great first run consumer concept.
"...Dreadhalls Demo: Very cool, but can make you dizzy if you aren't used to VR. Also a bit creepy, so if you aren't into surprises don't play this lol...." Read more
"...I am really impressed with the UI they created. It's easy to navigate and easy to identify different sections of the menu...." Read more
"...it's a way for them to make it affordable and the product showed no signs of damage...." Read more
"...the apps you can access for free, through the Oculus store, are pretty impressive even just simply accessing their main menu screens...." Read more
Customers like the value of the virtual reality headset. They mention that the price point is not bad, it does a good job as a low price VR unit, and that a lot of it is free.
"...Amazing experience. Sweet spot for price vs. functionality.Cons: Lenses fog up. Phone can overheat quickly, requiring downtime...." Read more
"...price and quality available (Cardboard, Vive, VR One, Oculus) it is affordable and *easy to use.3...." Read more
"...It's really inexpensive so the bang for your buck factor is in full effect...." Read more
"...use, software options and overall experience, and an extra star for price and availability." Read more
Customers find the virtual reality headset to be a lot of fun. They say it's a fun teaser to experience Virtual Reality in their house. They also mention the puzzles are fun, and the buttery smooth experience without jutters. Customers also say the immersive experience is nice for pictures and videos. They mention the library of content is novel and keeps them busy.
"...the music in the background, the proper use of colors, and the puzzles are fun...." Read more
"...I bought a couple games and the best so far is Gunjack. This game is amazing...." Read more
"...interested in purchasing this I will say that it is a fun teaser to experience Virtual Reality in your house and see what the technology is like...." Read more
"...Playing games on this is brilliant. It is taking gaming to a completely uncharted level...." Read more
Customers find the immersiveness of the virtual reality headset to be really nice. They say the scenes are captivating and the head tracking is great. They also say the virtual world concept is absolutely amazing and interesting. Customers say the headset transports them to another world and makes them feel like they are living the adventure. They mention that it's impossible to describe the experience and that real life like videos, games, and thrills await.
"...Battle for Avengers Tower: Short, but an excellent way to feel the immersive experience this device offers and gives you an idea of what it would..." Read more
"...the ship move about, you feel totally immersed because of how realistic everything is and the ability to look anywhere...." Read more
"...It's surreal and I believe everyone experiences it in their own way...." Read more
"...is excellent, I have not once encountered drift yet.. None.. Immersion is the best, The Software Platform is the best.. From the minute you strap it..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the lens quality of the virtual reality headset. Some mention that it's surprisingly comfortable, well made, and feels good in your hand. However, others say that it is quiet noticeable and uncomfortable, the viewing comfort isn't all that great, and the headset can be a little hard on your face.
"...End: Not the world's best graphics, but something about the experience is very soothing with the music in the background, the proper use of colors,..." Read more
"...Not only that, it is not as comfortable as Oculus Rift and VIVE...why? Because it is much heavier due to the weight of the phone...." Read more
"...Pros: Extremely responsive; no lag or stutter at all. Reasonably comfortable. Lots of content for a broad audience (not just geek stuff)...." Read more
"...3. Decent look overall and comfortable to wear.* Device hardware is simple enough but the software could use some work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the apps. Some say the headset comes with cool apps and videos, while others say the apps are very limited and not the most diverse. They also mention that the built-in way to access Cardboard apps is futile and there is no built- in way to control the apps with the headset.
"...I give it four stars for design, ease of use, software options and overall experience, and an extra star for price and availability." Read more
"...6. Not a lot of content is available for free with most averaging 2-5$ and the better games/demos costing 9-15$. Hopefully more content will become..." Read more
"...The frequent new releases of games, experiences, concepts, 360 degree videos, and more on the Oculus Store continues to give me a reason to want to..." Read more
"...It's super portable.The Cons:The apps are a bit limited right now but I am watching the options grow every week so that will most..." Read more
Customers dislike the heating of the virtual reality headset. They say that it gets warm to the touch, but once it gets too hot it starts to thermal throttle. They also mention that it heats their phone up pretty fast. Customers say they have to wait until it cools down before they can go back to whatever app they are in.
"...Cons: Lenses fog up. Phone can overheat quickly, requiring downtime. Buggy in some areas, sometimes major ones...." Read more
"...2. Tends to overheat after 45mins-1hour+ of use especially if any other application or download is running on phone.3...." Read more
"...Overheating can be an issue depending on how intensive the app you're running is...." Read more
"...The overheating, lack of positional tracking, and hand tracking are the only "cons" that I have noted...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the image quality of the virtual reality headset. They mention that the experience still appears pixelated, the pictures are ever so slightly blurry, and the videos are not as clear as they would like. Some customers also mention that some of the videos were not very HD. Overall, customers are not satisfied with the image and video quality of this headset.
"...Buggy in some areas, sometimes major ones. Content navigation is confusing and disjointed...." Read more
"...360 images however aren't particularly impressive for me, though the static images did allow for a moment to feel how my eyes would focus in on near-..." Read more
"...I have with this device so far is 1 - Pixelation and 2 - Isolated issues of blurriness. The pixelation is NOT a deal breaker for me...." Read more
"...Milk VR is impressive with its contents. It shows 360 degree of videos that you can actually look around and see everything...oh my, this is..." Read more
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One word...AMAZING!!! After trying the Google Carboard, this blows that experience out of the water. One can only imagine what the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Playstation VR will be like when those are released next year. However, none of those are portable, this is.
When setting this up, just follow the included pictures for the straps. I actually do connect the head strap as it just feels more comfortable on my face when I do. I think its not quite as featherly light as reviewers seem to make this out to be. I mean it's holding a Note 5, plus the device, so though its not heavy, you definitely feel it on your face or nose. It's not like wearing sunglasses. Regardless, its not bad and i played for 4-5 hours straight and was fine toward the end. just make sure you adjust the straps to fit comfortably and you'll be fine.
One recommendation I'll give up front is not to force anything when putting it in. Your phone should easily click into the micro usb port and then you push the phone in and then click down the other side so the phone sits in place. Removing it is a bit harder as that same piece that you click down to hold it in place doesn't exactly lift smoothly when you want take your phone out. Every time I do I'm wondering if that plastic piece will break. Anyway, it fits snug..though not with my Spigen Case on. Fortunately it's easy to take that case on and off.
Once you plug it in, it tells you to take it out and install the software. That's easy to do. I had an issue unfortunately where I must have had corrupted Oculus software when it downloaded for whatever reason. I'm not sure if it was due to my 360 Security, some other software on my phone, the internet which in my house is very very strong and fast (120mbps), but after a day of troubleshooting with a very responsive individual at Oculus, uninstalling all of the Oculus SW on my Note 5 under the application manager and then reinstalling solved the problem. Prior to reloading, I also uninstalled the 360 security protection just in case that was a problem. After I saw everything worked, I reinstalled the security and everything continues to work well.
Once your phone is plugged into the GearVR, it automatically turns it on and brings you to the Oculus Home Page. If it doesn't, take your phone out and try to put it in again. Maybe it wasn't in the MicroUSB slot properly. You may see some notification messages pop up during your experience, like the antivirus, or texts. If you hold the small back button near the controls, it brings up a menu where you can turn on Do Not Disturb. DO IT lol. It helps focus on the immersion of the experience.
You will notice a screen door effect, but the immersion is so wonderful, that you will quickly lose sight of that. Its not that bad at all. I suspect that subsequent phones in 4K in the future with another iteration of this device will lesson that one negative.
The field of view with the Note 5 is superior to the Google Cardboard and i felt totally immersed. There is almost no light that escapes in while I wear it. The foam really does a great job of insulating the experience. If you dim the lights, you shouldn't really notice any light at all.
For the controller, I used the Moga Pro Power which I got from Target and it works perfectly so far. There is an A and B setting which it will explain in the instructions. Use setting B. It works!
Though I have a lot more to try, these are the apps so far I recommend:
Ocean Rift: I downloaded the demo. This was the first WOW moment. Try the Shark. It was absolutely stunning. I was so impressed I felt that they deserve my money for that first WOW factor, so I paid for the full version.
Battle for Avengers Tower: Short, but an excellent way to feel the immersive experience this device offers and gives you an idea of what it would feel like to be inside of a movie (which I know is coming one day).
Jurassic World: Apatosaurus: Short, but very cool to see what it feels like to stand next to a Dinosaur.
VRSE: Great on the Google Cardboard, even better on the Gear VR.
Dreadhalls Demo: Very cool, but can make you dizzy if you aren't used to VR. Also a bit creepy, so if you aren't into surprises don't play this lol. However, excellent intro into VR gaming. Requires a controller I believe.
Titans of Space: Fantastic, especially if grew up loving astronomy and the planets. Great use of VR while learning at the same time.
Netflix: This is where portable wins. Have your own Big Screen TV anywhere you go.
Land's End: Not the world's best graphics, but something about the experience is very soothing with the music in the background, the proper use of colors, and the puzzles are fun. If you are not patient and don't like puzzle games, this is not for you. It doesn't require a controller.
Herobound Spirit Chamption: An excellent Legend of Zelda like game. Very very well done if you are new to VR.
There is a SocialVR app that lets you join a room and sit with up to 4 others. You chose an Avatar, so they obviously can't see the real you, and you watch videos together. The leader who started the room can boot you out (that happened to me as when I joined I inadvertently I guess took one of their friend's space lol). If you have a mic, you can talk to them. You don't have to if you don't want to, and by sliding the controller left and right on the side of your headset you can change seats if any are open :-). It's a great introduction to what we will see in the future. Imagine sitting on a beach with your family who are on the other side of the country, but you are all in a virtual world talking with each other..that's where this is going one day.
Anyway that's enough to get you started. I played last night for about 5 hours before draining the battery on my Note 5 and NOT ONE OVERHEATING ISSUE :-). That surprised me. Get this folks. Its the beginning of something wonderful. It has a long way to go, but this is a huge first step. I have so many ideas of how this could be used, so I hope they go in the direction of my head lol.
Upon donning the headset, I was presented with a view of the Home screen and notice right away a sense of scale and presence. I feel like a giant looking down 20 feet above or so from the ground. The table and chairs behind me are HUGE. The UI of the Home screen is sleek and easy to use. You simply move your head to move the cursor where you want and select by tapping the right side of the cross indent cross bar. First thing I check out is Oculus Cinema. I gotta to check out the theaters. I heard many testimonies about how cool and real it is...so upon loading up a video and selecting Oculus Theater, I feel literally like I am actually INSIDE a theater...the screen is huge, OH MY. I can look around and see a bunch of empty seats...i can look behind me and basically anywhere I want...this is PRESENCE my friend. This is what I expected and actually more than I expected. I knew it's going to be like this (because I heard about it) but until you experience it, you don't really know. I begin to download some 3D movies to my phone and watch them and see how it look....and OH MAN, it does look like I'm watching a 3D movie. The 3D really do pop out of the screen just like real theaters. This is really cool. Now, there are other theaters that you can go to such as Ant Theater and Moon Theater...but I only like the Oculus Cinema Theater and Void Theater. Void Theater is really cool because you're much closer to the screen.
So after testing out the theaters, I head out and explore other videos. I am really impressed with the UI they created. It's easy to navigate and easy to identify different sections of the menu. Milk VR is impressive with its contents. It shows 360 degree of videos that you can actually look around and see everything...oh my, this is impressive. This will change the experience of everything we know about watching videos or pictures. In a flat 2D screen, you can only capture a single view of the video but this is a whole different level. I can see everything like I am actually really there 360 turn around....amazing. For some reason I feel like this is expected because I guess I have read too many VR news and understood how it work. So i wasn't as awed as perhaps compare to someone who never heard about VR. Never the less, I am quite impressed with this new media. Other things I look at are Oculus 360 videos (most of the videos are blurry here), Oculus 360 pictures (check out the 3D pictures, they're impressive and the scale is perfect). Now one thing I want to mention is that of all the videos and pictures I seen, most of them seem huge, i mean HUGEEE like the scale is incorrect. You feel like a giant among giants. I don't know if that's the way VR work or is it something they're working to correct. When I look at the 3D 360 pictures, they seem to get the scale correct. Not so with the traditional 360 pictures or videos. I have learned something by watching these videos and pictures though. I learned it's important to get the correct height of the camera so users get a better experience. If it's too high, you feel like a giant. If it's too low, you're a midget. They need to get it right. Overall, i am impressed with Vrideo, Milk videos, Oculus 360 videos and pictures, Picture Gallery app. I check out Vimeo and Twitch, it's cool. I checked out the Social App...okay cool, you can watch some videos with 3 or 4 people in the same room and chat with them. It's cool but I don't see people staying there too long. It's more like a curiosity and then let me get out of here.
Now let's talk about gaming. I bought a couple games and the best so far is Gunjack. This game is amazing. I never understand what it means to be playing a virtual reality game until now. You really feel a sense of scale and presence inside this amazing looking game with its UNREAL ENGINE graphics. As the ship move about, you feel totally immersed because of how realistic everything is and the ability to look anywhere. You really feel like you're inside a cockpit. Anshar War is a similar game with 360 movement shooting in every directions. Dead Secret is a good start for a VR explore game. You really feel like you're standing in a room when you play this game. You can't physically walk but you can teleport. By the way, you will get motion sickness if you're moving from point A to B when your body is not reacting to any movement. So i suggest play this game using teleport movement. Even if you're watching a 360 videos...if the movement is drastic and accelerate from point to point without constant speed, just stop or close your eyes because you will get motion sickness. You will sense it and it's coming and you just need to stop. So far, I haven't let motion sickness get to me but when i feel it is coming, I had to either stop or close my eyes. Some of these 360 videos are just terrible not just quality wise but induce motion sickness. There should be ratings for watching 360 degree videos. Ratings should include motion sickness, quality of the video and graphical contents. Now I know why games such as Call Of Duty or any games that required one running from point A to point B are impossible to make due to motion sickness. Even in simple game like Land's End induce a bit of motion sickness due to it's acceleration and stop motion. And now i know why developers want to use teleportation to get player from point A to point B because it presents no motion sickness at all. Now with a game like Dead Secret, it's cool that you can stand there and look around your environment and explore like you're actually there. But it's much cooler if you can walk around a bit too and this is when i feel VIVE will trump all headsets out there. The ability to walk naturally anywhere you want in a 15'x15' is going to take VR to another level. Everything you can do naturally with your body, you can do it with VIVE and I don't know about Oculus Rift. I heard it has occlusion problem if you turn all the way around since they only use two cameras to capture the front of your headset. People say that you can buy additional cameras and put them behind you and that will solve the problem but I don't now that. I feel VIVE...with it's huge space is going to be amazing for gaming and actually better for shooting now that you have a lot more space to operate. You can always teleport to different areas and continue exploring in your natural body movement. Any movement that involve using thumbsticks are just going to induce motion sickness because your body is not reacting to the physics of the virtual world.
Now I heard eventually Gear VR can be tracked with Valve's Lighthouse and using Valve's controllers. If that's the case, that's a game changer because now you have a headset that is totally untethered and now you add the ability to walk around without any wire tangling up is going to be amazing. But there is a trade off though. Gear VR is never going to be as powerful as Oculus Rift or VIVE with their PC's graphics fidelity. Not only that, it is not as comfortable as Oculus Rift and VIVE...why? Because it is much heavier due to the weight of the phone. I feel neck tiredness while using it for a long period of time. I feel eyes strained as well but that's due to the sharpness and focus of the lenses. Gear VR doesn't have positional tracking. It also doesn't have 3D audio which the other big boys will have. So, VIVE and Oculus Rift are going to take VR to a different level when they come out.
Overall, I give Gear VR 5/5 for starter since there isn't anything to compare to for now. When the big boys come out, look out!! Gear VR will be treated like boy compare to man.