The Samsung Gear VR Consumer Edition has now begun shipping into US to those customers who pre-ordered it earlier this month. The Gear is priced at US $ 99 and is currently available only on Samsung’s own online portal. Amazon and Best Buy have both run out of stocks and there is no indication regarding it being available anytime soon. Users may be in for a disappointment with two major online retailers running out of stock so soon, however its availability on Samsung’s website still keeps the hope alive for those who want to experience the magic of the VR headset.
Users can also download the preview of the Martian VR Experience, which is developed by 20th Century Fox and gives users 360 degree view of Mars through the eyes of an astronaut. While the complete movie is expected to release next year, the preview is available from the Samsung Milk VR Platform. Video game developer and Publisher CCP has also made the Gunjack video game available for Samsung Gear VR Consumer Edition. This video game can be bought from the Oculus Store for US $ 10 and users playing the game can play as the gun turret operator.
The Samsung Gear VR Consumer Edition weighs 310 grams and has dimensions of 201.9 X 116.4 X 92.6 mm. The VR Headset also has several sensors like the accelerometer, proximity sensor and the Gyroscope. The proximity sensor helps the device detect when the user mounts or dismounts the headset. The Samsung Gear VR Consumer Edition also has a field view of 96 degrees.
Samsung, while launching the VR Consumer Edition had declared that it is significantly lighter than its predecessor and also has improved controls. The company also mentioned a few games made exclusively for the VR like the Land’s End, Bandit Six: Salvo and Dead Secret, all of which can be bought from the Oculus Store.
