Presentation: To be honest with you the final versions of these headsets really didn’t have anything extra in terms of unboxing. Sure, it now came with a Bluetooth controller of sorts and the box was now black with much higher quality fonts on the outer box. But once past this, it was the same plastic holder it always was with everything else slotted into the back of it. Given the cheapness of the headset, it is still nicely presented, but it is certainly nothing special.
Samsung Gear VR Box Contents
- Headset
- Side to Side Head Strap
- Bluetooth Controller
- Top Head Strap
- Instruction Booklet
- Warranty Guide
Description: The final Samsung Gear VR updated model was called SM-R324 and it had support for the larger Galaxy S8 was unveiled on 29 March 2017, for release alongside the phone on 21 April 2017. Samsung also unveiled a handheld Gear VR Controller accessory, which is bundled with the updated model and will be available as a standalone accessory for existing devices. It remains compatible with existing supported devices.
An updated model, SM-R325, with support for the larger Note 8 was unveiled on 15 September 2017, for release alongside the phone. Samsung also unveiled a handheld Gear VR Controller accessory, which is bundled with the updated model and will be available as a standalone accessory for existing devices. It remains compatible with existing supported devices.
Samsung Gear VR Specs…
Headset: Samsung Gear VR
Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Launch Price: $99 (£72)
Release Date: March 2017
Headset Type: VR Headset (Smartphone Powered)
Compatible Smartphones: See Here For a Full List
Field of View(FOV): 110°
Interpupillary Distance Adjustment: Yes
Screen Focus Adjustment: No
Weight: 416 g (14.67 oz)
Review: Often named the SM-R325 model this was the updated, black version of this headset, but the unboxing experience was pretty much the same only this time it came with a Bluetooth 3 DoF controller which made it much better for immersion and turned this headset into what the Oculus Go would become. While support didn’t last for too much longer this was to be the final version of the Gear VR and it was pretty great at the time and made all other mobile VR headsets look pretty crap. If you go for any version of the Gear VR headsets, always go for this one. The FOV was better, it was comfortable to wear and super easy to use.
