Samsung SM-R324NZAABTU Galaxy Gear VR 2017 with Motion Controller (UK Version)

N'a jamais fonctionné avec un Samsung Galaxy S8+. Malgré toutes les tentatives de résolution de problèmes trouvées sur Internet (allant jusqu'à un hard reset complet du téléphone). D'après mes lectures, ce problème est assez fréquent, soit le casque ne marchant jamais, soit devenant défectueux rapidement. De la camelote...

I pre-ordered the new 2017 version of the Samsung Gear VR headset, with controller, as soon as it became an option on Amazon. Shame that it took so long to get released in the UK, and shame that we didn't get the same 'free headset' deal when buying a Galaxy S8/8+. However, that grumble aside I can honestly say that it was both worth the wait and every penny of the £119 cost. I'm using the Gear VR with a Galaxy S8+, so I cannot talk about how it performs with older handsets. I can say that it is just stunning with the S8+ though. To think that truly immersive, 360 degree virtual reality, can be achieved just by plonking on a self-contained headset with your smartphone inserted is, frankly, astonishing. Driven by the S8/S8+ the VR experience is both smooth and sharp. Complaints about phones overheating with Gear VR headsets in the past are gone; I've had this on for two hours straight, running everything from movies to immersive gaming apps. The phone has never even got warm. Complaints of jagged graphics are gone as well, possibly thanks to the resolution of the S8 screen I guess, but it's sharp, clear (once I'd adjusted the focus wheel to suit my eyes) and mind-blowing. The fact that this is made by Oculus, the same people as make the £500 Oculus Rift headset (plus £99 for the controllers, and don't forget the high spec PC to run it with) shines through; at just over £100 the value is truly palpable. I particularly like the fact that you get everything you need in the box, with the exception of a hard case to keep it safely in sadly. I got one from Amazon for £16. Unlike other VR headsets, there are no complex cabling issues to get your brain around, no additional cameras or sensors to be placed, no requirement for a large space to work/play in and no need to upgrade your computer either. It all just works, and works brilliantly. If you have an older, non USB-C, Galaxy there's even a handy converter included so you can join in the fun. The elastic strapping keeps the headset glued to your bonce, without being uncomfortable in any way. I speak as a bald bloke here as well, no sweating or chafing experienced. The headset is also very light, even with the phone inserted, and you really do forget you are wearing it after a while. Then there's the new controller. This takes a couple of (included) AAA batteries, and promises around 40 hours of usage. I'm up to more than 20 and they are still going strong. A rechargeable USB option would have been nice, but the price would have probably reflected that. As it stands, the controller is just fine. Not so small you will drop it all the time, not too big so that holding it is a chore. It fits the hand perfectly, and the controls are easily found when wearing the headset. My only real complaint is that it can lose track a tad too often, and so needs resetting. Luckily this just takes 10 seconds of pressing the home button on the thing while pointing it in front of you, so no real biggie. In VR, as with most things tech, the key is in the content. Fortunately there is tons to choose from in the VR store, and while some games are a tad pricey (£7.99 for an app is a little high) there are plenty of good ones under £3 and a myriad of free content as well. It will take some time before I get bored with what's out there, or go over my meagre budget. I imagine it's going to keep on coming, and improving, as well. By improvement, I mean the number that really take advantage of the new controller. It has worked well with most things I've thrown at it, but games need updating to ensure it is used to best effect. Affected Manor is a good example of a cheap horror game/experience that does this well. The controller becomes your torch to light the way ahead, and you depress the trigger to walk in the direction you are facing. Simple, effective, fun and scary. To wrap up then, if you are a VR newbie and have a Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ (or even the 7 series as they come onto the market in cheaper deals now) buying the Gear VR is a no brainer. Just do it. There is no better, cheaper, way to get into VR right now. Sure, it's not the same type of VR experience as the bigger and much more expensive kit can offer, but it's not that far short to be fair.

Das ist meine zweite Brille... Aber nicht weil die erste schlecht war, sonder weil in der ersten mein Handy nicht an den Stecker passt und auch kein Adapter für mein altes Model zu bekommen war. Demzufolge war ich von der neuen Brille sehr überrascht. Die Qualität ist wie erwartet genau so gut wie ihr Vorgänger Model. Der Sitz am Kopf ist bei den Brillen immer Gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber man kann damit leben. Ein toller Sprung in die Zukunft ist das Joystick... Bei der alten Brille musste ich auf den Knöpfen der Brille rum drücken, wenn man sie mal findet... ...man sieht ja nichts. Mit dem Joystick ist die Bedienung sehr einfach und zum jetzigen Stand gut gelöst. Ich würde mir zwar keine zweite Brille kaufen, da ich diese nur selten nutze, aber kann sie nur empfehlen, wenn man noch keine oder eine ohne Joystick hat. Ich warte mal lieder auf die neuen Brillen, die es dann mal geben wird, oder vielleicht, wenn man mit seinem Partner das gleiche sehen kann. Ansonsten, 5 Sterne und sehr empfehlenswert.

Si tienes un movil compatible ni lo pienses. NB: Hay que poner la resolucion de tu pantalla al maximo para que funcione.

Einfach genial, die VR Brille inklusive Fernbedienung funktionieren perfekt mit meinem Samsung Galaxy S8 ! Auch wenn die beiliegende Manual auf Arabisch und Englisch ist, kein Problem, wer mit der Englischen nicht zurecht kommen sollte der lädt sich bei Samsung selbst die passende runter 😎 !!! Die Brille ist auch sehr leicht über die Tasten rechts an der Brille zu bedienen. Es macht sehr viel Spaß und ist super genial.