Samsung - Gear VR for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Cell Phones

This is an awesome product, fit and finish is top notch! The optics are stellar. The field of view is a bit narrow but you won't notice it much in most uses. Depending on the title you're viewing you might see a bit of screen door effect, but this is expected at this resolution of the Note 4. It would be nice if there was an active anti fog mechanism but I've only had a severe fogging issue once, when I was laying down. I usually use a blue tooth controller, so at times I can have a hard time finding the touch pad or the back button. The gyroscopic sensors and accelerometers are also amazing. The processing speed is 10x what is usually found in the phone. Some apps are better than others for motion control but the ones that are optimized are so good you couldn't tell you the difference. I use over the ear clip on ear buds, for audio, but had previously used large headphones. I found the side straps slightly cover my ears, so you can either move them up or deal with them over your ear. If you have head phones where the pin end bends at 90* you might have to fiddle with the end of the cord if you want to have the front protective cover on. I usually don't use the front cover. This isn't a problem if you have a head phone pin that goes straight out. If you adjust the overhead strap properly the weight is almost non existent. The foam pads included make for a very soft surface on your face. There is a replacement face pad included should something happen to the original. Packaging is extremely nice. The included travel case has a partition for carrying a controller to prevent it from scratching your GearVR, and an extra pouch in the lid for SD cards, cords etc. It also has the GearVR logo embossed on the top and definitely has a quality feel to it. The included app by Oculus is definitely the best VR app for android. It has many top notch programs, videos, and tools that make the VR experience something else all together. When downloading the apps pay attention to the right side. In the description it will state "Comfortable for some" or "Comfortable for most" Generally the apps that are "Comfortable for most" are the best to start with. I have spent hours uninterrupted in a game like DarkNet while others can make me ill after 5 minutes. In addition to the Oculus App you can download Google Cardboard as well as the Durovis Dive App, these include many other apps not in the Oculus launch panel. Some are good some not so much. Chair in a Room is a REALLY scary interactive Horror app and has superior head tracking. To start any VR Program with out entering the Oculus Launcher you need to pull up the MicroUSB pin on the GearVR sort of pulling it out of the way, launch your app then insert your GearVR normally (other than plugging the phone into the plug) . You can also watch 3d Youtube videos using the basic Android Youtube video app however while the 3d effect still works it is very close to your face and the lack of being able to "look away" like in the Cinema app can be too disorienting for some users. You can also use 3rd party programs in conjunction with your PC to stream to the headset in 3D, some are better than others but almost all of them have a demo version so try them all and see what works best for you! All in all this is a super fantastic product, with more and more apps coming out almost daily. The GearVR is the King of the Mobile Phone VR. The Head Tracking Optics and general fit and finish definitely make it worth the investment. 5 stars!

For those have a note 4 and am a nerd like me, this is the best accessory to add to your collection. As an innovator, it does everything I read up and more! Yes, it isn't in full 1080 HD quality but you don't expect first edition to have everything you want. It follows me very well majority of the time when I tilt, turn, look up and down but you do need a fan in front of your face if you don't want it to fog up. I bought this anti fog drip and it still fogs when you start to perspire. Though I also do wish that the first generation have a outside USB plug to allow continuous play, I think it's a good thing it doesn't because you won't want to get out once you're in your little world. hahaha. I love it and will continue to show it off to my friends!

This is a must have accessory if you are looking to obtain the Galaxy Note 4 and offers a good reason to pick the Note 4 if you are on the fence as to which phone to purchase. The experience of the Samsung Gear VR is rather indescribable and must be tried out in person. There is plenty of demo content included with the headset to keep you entertained as well as a plethora of downloadable content. The only caveat is that the platform is hardware limited due to it running from the phone. If you are a PC gamer wanting the VR experience, my advice would be to look at the the Oculus Rift DK2 and soon to be released DK3.

At first I was skeptical about the Gear VR, later a friend who purchased it on launch day let me used it for a bit and I confirmed how ugly it looks, I noticed way too much pixels. Later on he lend it to me for two weeks and the more I used the Gear VR, the more I got hooked on it. The pixels are really not that bad once you get the hang of it and once you find the correct focus for your eyes. I found that there is a sweet spot on the focus adjustment for each person, not too sharp, not too blurry. Now I barely notice the pixels and now I focus my attention to the whole experience. I have tried every piece of content available on the Oculus/Samsung stores and there are really impressive stuff, from games to 360 videos and photos. As of right now, my favorite Oculus games are Herobound (incredible graphics and great gameplay) and Temple Run VR and my favorite science apps are Titans of Space (it makes me realize how tiny as humans really are), Ocean Rift and TheBluVR amongst others. The great thing is that you can use The Gear VR with Google Cardboard apps too (you need to disable some Oculus services or mount the phone with the connector extended, that is not connected), so the available content increases drastically. However the best experience resides on the Oculus ecosystem due to the internal sensors on the Gear VR which makes the head tracking much more pleasant and natural, but still Cardboard apps are fun to use. I highly recommend using a bluetooth gamepad, I use a Nyko pad, cheap and small enough to carry it on the same Gear VR protective case. I really recommend any Note 4 user to get one of this gems. Fortunately for me, my friend had to let go of his Note 4 and I got his Gear VR, now I can't wait to use them every time!

Amazing VR! Best implementation of VR I've experienced by far! If you have a Note 4, you would be doing yourself a big disservice by not picking up one of these....very nice piece of hi-tech to show off to your iPhone-carrying friends! lol. All that being said, that are some caveats and downsides for this hi-tech hardware still in its infancy. Yes, the apps are still somewhat very limited....just a few, mostly mediocre games. (Although, the haunted house demo game is by far the best!). Some of the best VR apps right now are the tech demos and 3D videos (esp. the outer space tour and sea life demos). Also, the screen is somewhat blurry and pixelated (despite the Note 4's super AMOLED screen)...it's like VCR (SD) resolution instead of HD. Hopefully, future versions of this hardware can offer true HD....then it will be really awesome. Also, the head set, although initially comfortable when properly adjusted, can be become not-so after prolonged use. Also, be aware that prolonged use can drain your phone's battery VERY quickly. Also, if you have a thick protective case over your phone (or a flip cover), you have to swap it out into a regular case to every time you use the Gear VR which can be very annoying

the first (almost consumer) VR headset has some downfalls, but I still recommend it to anybody who wants a jump on the future of gaming and social media. Pros: A) 1st Mobile VR Headset that is actually available for purchase and has some content to chew on. B) Very excited for the possibilities. C) Surprisingly immersive. You wouldn't think a cell phone could have good enough graphics to make you feel like you are there, but its really all about the programming, and working within the processing limits of the Note 4. Put on some good headphones and you will see what i mean. D) within a few minutes of playing some games, i couldn't help but smile. I remember taking off the headset, looking at my Xbox One and PS4 setting next to my Flat big screen TV, and saying out loud "your all doomed, VR is going to change everything..." (though I'm hearing the PS4 VR headset might come out this year). E) Fun to use on the exercise bike. Temple Run gets me kinda dizzy, but watching hiking or biking videos is a good way to stay motivated to keep exercising, or exercise harder. I can think of some very good ideas for taking this to the gym (though due to the dangers of falling off equipment, AR glasses might be better for that setting) Gaming, and VR Movies will be here in 2016. "Good" consumer accessible VR Cameras with 3d Audio will be available by the end of the year. boring old GoPro cameras will be a thing of the past if they dont adapt quickly. Cons: A) No streaming movies (Netflix, Amazon) yet in the Virtual Cinima. B) Not a ton of content, but the store just opened up and more games were added. C) A YouTube app for 360 degree videos needs to come out FAST to take advantage of the content coming. D) Locked to the Oculus Store for apps, would like the option to switch to "Manual" mode or something so we can use Google Cardboard apps, or even use the phone as an external display for other devices to display VR Content (PC, Xbox etc). Though not sure if wireless display would have too much latency and get you sick... /ponder E) Price: does seem to be kind of expensive just for some glass goggles, touch pad, and motion sensor. But... it is pretty fun. F) Screen door effect. Even with the resolution being so high, your so close to the screen that you see the individual pixels. Games that use large, single color objects help, but anything with lots of different colors or edges makes you really notice the pixels. G) They tend to fog up while exercising. Have to constantly wipe them off. Sweat is an issue. I bought some covers that help keep the foam from getting nasty. If you have a Note 4, i say get it. Else maybe wait for the G6 and then get the VR headset made for that. The better pixel density might help negate the screen door effect some. I know i listed more Con's than pros, but really, im glad I bought it, and hope more people do to. This is a glimpse into the future. Pretty soon you'll be able to set down a 360 degree camera in your living room, and have someone visit you virtually over the internet. They can look around and see and hear (3d audio) everyone . Maybe it wont be long before you can go hang out in a virtual environment with friends who are also in VR. You can quickly see why Facebook bought oculus.

If you're looking for a good intro to VR, and you already own a Note 4, this ain't a terrible start. Especially if you don't also already own a super powerful PC (a requirement for most other VR setups that will be coming down the line). Games are limited, but many are free and the rest are cheap. Biggest downfall is that your phone will get very hot very quickly. Remove the battery cover from your phone, play with the front part of mask off, and even point a small fan toward your face if you can. That'll help reduce the chance of it overheating which causes a warning to pop-up and eventually will force-close whatever you're playing.

The Gear VR is a good piece of technology if you're looking to experience virtual reality and have a Note 4. The only drawbacks are 1) that you can't charge your phone while wearing the device 2) it drains your phone's battery fast and 3) the VR software will cause your phone to overheat and shutdown. However, if you can keep some kind of airflow on the back of the phone (take the Gear VR cover off), you can use the device until your phone battery runs out (I actually used it on an airplane with the fan blowing in front of the headset). Wish it wasn't specifically for the Note 4, or could be used in future devices like the Note 5.