Samsung has officially launched the Gear VR headset in the US. Announced in September at IFA 2014, the virtual reality headset is available on Samsung and AT &T website for $199.99.
The Gear VR is listed as “Innovator Edition” and is mainly targeted at developers or early adopters of technology however anyone can purchase it. Gear VR attaches to a Galaxy Note 4 smartphone, and provides a 360 degree mobile virtual reality display. It is being developed in partnership with Oculus, and uses the tracking sensor from the first Oculus development kit.
We had a close look at the Gear VR at IFA and also brought you the photo gallery. The Gear VR comes equipped with a touch pad, back button, volume controls and focus adjustment wheel. It is not known when will the Samsung Gear VR will it global markets.