If you're the least bit interested in virtual reality, you've probably read a bunch of articles raving about how amazing it is.
I've been using Samsung's $99 Gear VR with a Galaxy S6 and S7 for a few days and I'm hooked.
That said, all that raving coverage might set high expectations for people who haven't tried it out yet. I'm here to set the record straight so you don't feel underwhelmed if and when you try Gear VR.
Here are a few things to expect:
The Gear VR is WELL worth its $99 price tag...
... That is, if you like Samsung's phones, including the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Note 5, S7, or S7 Edge. The Gear VR doesn't work with any other smartphones. Still, everyone who's tried Gear VR here at Tech Insider thinks it's delightful and amazing.
There isn't that much content yet.
There's actually a ton of content in the Oculus store, but a lot of it is more like demos and proofs of concept, which are designed to showcase the possibilities of VR rather than full games or "experiences."
Most of the games and experiences I've tried on the Gear VR so far have been short and/or very simple, so don't expect long and complex games or experiences just yet.
The graphics aren't mind-blowing.
It's easy to expect mind-blowing graphics from new gaming platforms. After all, smartphone games have only been getting better graphics as phones have been getting more and more powerful, right?
Not so much with games for the Gear VR.
Some games like Gunjack and Land's End look great and remind me of my PlayStation 3 days, but most other games look more like they came from the original PlayStation. That's because games for the Gear VR need a lot more processing power than most games from the regular Google Play store. Your Galaxy smartphone constantly needs to render the game's 360-degrees around you so you can smoothly look around you without experiencing any stutters.
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