So I figured after my last review of the samsung s7 edge had done so well I Should do a review on the gear VR which is one of the reasons if not the main reason i bought the handset.
I know alot of people who have bought the VR and stopped using it shortly after. Mainly because at the time of purchase they did not have a wide variety of apps to download for free. Now in my opinion there are so many apps available you really just have to search through them.
I have used my VR most nights after work for different reasons but mainly in my downtime.
There is no denying i love the gear VR However there are a small few things i think can be improved. Please note i have the first VR and i have yet to test the upgraded version so this review is on the White Gear VR.
My main dislike is that i can't charge the phone while its on the VR now there is a micro usb port that should charge your phone however this is only a trickle charging port (meaning it will only charge your handset very slowly) and at most it will barely keep your device on depending what you are doing on the headset. SO this can be quite frustrating if you are playing a game on it and didn't have a chance to fully charge your phone. now i just make sure my phone is charged before using the VR.
Another issue I have is that there are plenty of apps on it to purchase but i never feel compelled to purchase one for the fact that i don't know what i am buying. the descriptions never really give me enough info as to what the game or app would be like. I am the type of person that wants to spend money and i am more than willing to spend it on entertainment like this. so i would suggest for samsung to either improve on descriptions or while searching apps some of them have videos that could be used as a demo in some way. I would make ads or videos like this mandatory for all apps to preview on the download page.
My last slightly negative thing is that i find even though i can adjust the focus using the wheel on the top of the VR its still blurry i find this effects the real life VR experiences however the animated apps are fantastic. This may just be a case of graphics not quite being there yet but im sure this will improve.
These issues may have improved with the upgrade but the original VR is still quite relevant at a year old i would not deem this product out dated just yet. However i do know that graphics come from my phone so this should definitely be improved with the new samsung that will more than likely come out this year.
Now the negative is out of the way i think people need more of a helping hand in choosing what to download now they have the VR. Some apps are a one time viewing experience but are great if you enjoy watching other people use it like i do. Here is a list of a few FREE apps that I thoroughly enjoyed and am still enjoying.
1. Casino VR Poker: This is a fully immersive experience into the game of poker. Visually you are sitting at the table as you would in a real life situation sitting across from real people looking at their avatar that you are given to choose from the game itself. You have the option to use voice chat while using headphones. This really gives the game the feeling of 'reality" and makes it so much more enjoyable for me. If you don't want to use voice chat you do not have to use headphones the game will work perfectly without. You can also add friends from your facebook or your Oculus account so you can play against them. This one is my favourite as it can be used again and again.
2. Suicide Squad: This was one of the first games i started playing and loved it. You are playing as characters from the movie each with special weapons and the aim is to shoot at the weird alien creatures (no idea what they are called). You look to aim and tap to shoot. Simple as. Passing through different waves (Levels) The best way i can describe this game for Lovers of this type of game is. Zombies from Call of duty. Only much more fun in my opinion. :) It is also a great app to watch your friends play as their heads turn in all directions and their hands are tapping really fast.
3. Introduction to Virtual reality: This app sounds like it would come pre installed however it didn't and i found this was one of the best apps to show others what the VR is like. This is an app compiled of Demos from other apps which are available in the store.
4. Cirque de soleil: I couldn't believe my eyes when i seen this one. It really opened my eyes to the potential of VR. I am a theatre lover and I adore performing. Cirque de soleil have released a few apps for you to view with out of this world performances and talent that is literally right in your face. My first thought was NO WAY!! I was amazed and could really imagine myself viewing a whole show this way and i would pay for it! The apps do not give you a whole 1 hour show they give you around 10 - 15minutes of a show and they are well worth the watch.
5. The Samsung Internet: This is exactly what it says. It is a browser for the internet. What i use this for is YouTube. Those 360 videos you see are great here. There are alot of things this can be used for if you have a bit of creativity. Its very cool and futuristic. Makes me feel like i am in a P Diddy video.
So if you are unsure what to download, try these apps and be sure to let me know what you think. I would be happy to hear of some of the apps and games you guys like to download so feel free to comment. Let me know.
See you Soon
GG.
