Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd today announced the Samsung Gear VR with
Controller powered by Oculus, the company’s first-ever Gear VR headset with a
controller. The Gear VR with Controller expands Samsung’s virtual reality
ecosystem and makes it easier for consumers to enjoy Gear VR experiences.
“At Samsung, we are focused on setting and exceeding the standard for VR
experiences, making them even more accessible and delivering the highest in
quality,” said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice
President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Gear VR
with Controller expands our VR ecosystem to help consumers get more engaged and
immersed in VR content – whether it’s games or videos.”
New
Samsung Gear VR with Controller Makes it Even Easier to Enjoy Gear VR
Experiences
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Designed
for a convenient one-hand control, the Samsung Gear VR’s new Controller offers
better motion interaction with minimized head movement for comfortable use.
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Various Motion
Input for a Better VR Experience – The Touchpad provides quicker selection
and interaction in VR apps, enabling various forms of motion, including the
ability to point, drag and drop, tilt, shoot, among other actions, while the
Trigger allows for enhanced gaming experiences.
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Minimized Movement
for enhanced user experience– The Home, Volume and Back keys located on
the Controller give users everything they need in easy reach so that they can
keep their focus on immersive content.
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A Secure Grip for
Comfortable Play –
Even during the most active movements, the Controller’s wrist strap offers a
secure grip for comfortable and secure play.
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The
updated Samsung Gear VR’s headset strap includes a holder for the Samsung Gear
VR with Controller when not in use. Also, the Samsung Gear VR with Controller
will support both micro USB and USB Type-C port with converter inbox.
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The Controller will connect via Bluetooth to
compatible Samsung smartphones to work with previous versions of the Gear VR.
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For an expansive
viewing experience, the Gear VR with Controller offers 42mm lenses with
101-degree FOV (Field of View) and advanced distortion correction technology to
minimize motion sickness. The Samsung Gear VR with Controller will
support both micro USB and USB Type-C port with a converter in-box.
Additionally, the Gear VR will have a strap on the headset to hold the
Controller when it is not in use.
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The
latest edition of the Samsung Gear VR is compatible with the Galaxy S7, S7
edge, Note5,
S6 edge+, S6 and S6
edge.
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