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Samsung Launches New Gear VR Just to Fit the Huge Galaxy Note 8

Samsung Launches New Gear VR Just to Fit the Huge Galaxy Note 8 4u578

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 24 August 2017 13:51 IST

Highlights

The new Gear VR comes with a bigger slot to fit the Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 s will have to buy the new Gear VR
It is priced at $129.99

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Samsung on Wednesday Galaxy Note 8 smartphone's big size. The new Gear VR headset is priced at $129.99 (roughly Rs. 8,300), and is already available on the US online store to buy. 3u6424

With respect to design, the new Gear VR headset is similar to its predecessor, but has a larger slot for the Galaxy Note 8. Therefore, the new Galaxy Note 8 will only be compatible with the new Gear VR, but the new headset will be compatible with old Samsung devices like Galaxy Note 5.

Essentially, Samsung has launched the new Gear VR because the Galaxy Note 8 won't fit into the old one. There's nothing additional that it brings to the table, except for a bigger slot to put the Galaxy Note 8 in, so it shouldn't be a surprise that the company didn't bring it up at its event in New York.

Just like last year, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Edition Gear VR comes with a controller in the box to help navigate with organic movements. It is compatible with the above mentioned Samsung devices running on Android 5.0 Lollipop and above, and s Bluetooth v4.2. On board sensors include Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, and Proximity Sensor.

It would've been nice if it was bundled in for free with Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders at least, given that the smartphone buyer will have to buy a new Gear VR if they want to experience VR content. Instead, those who pre-order the smartphone will be able to avail a Gear 360 camera or a wireless charging bundle at no price. Samsung is also said to be offering Galaxy Note 7 customers discounts in a bid to encourage them to purchase the Galaxy Note 8.

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