Wearables – Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung) announced that the Samsung Gear™ VR Innovator Edition powered by Oculus is now available in the U.S.
Using the Galaxy Note® 4, Gear VR Innovator Edition gives content creators and VR enthusiasts a chance to get their hands on the first low persistence virtual reality experience powered by a smartphone, enabling developers and early adopters to see and experience content as it is created.
“With Gear VR Innovator Edition, Samsung is putting the device in the hands of creators to craft amazing experiences, as we define this new mobile category together,” said Justin Denison, vice president, Product Strategy and Marketing, Samsung Telecommunications America. “This is a great opportunity for the enthusiast community, developers and Samsung to get feedback and continue to innovate in this exciting new space.”
At launch, Gear VR Innovator Edition includes sample gaming and experiential content like HeroBound, a whimsical dungeon exploration adventure, Anshar Wars, a multiplayer space shooter, and theBlu, an exploration of undersea life, along with a number of other titles and demos. There will also be a variety of 3D 360° video content available, such as a specially filmed portion of the Cirque du Soleil show, Zarkana. These made-for-VR demos, games, and experiences are available for download through the Oculus platform.
Gear VR Innovator Edition leverages the Galaxy Note 4’s display for breathtaking 360° experiences and stunning visuals to create an immersive experience, thanks to a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED® display, ultrafast response time and the Gear VR’s optimized tracking hardware. Equipped with a touch pad, back button, volume controls and focus adjustment wheel, Gear VR Innovator Edition’s flexible, lightweight materials make it comfortable to wear and easy-to-use.
Gear VR Innovator Edition is available for $199 online at Samsung.com and ATT.com.
Full details are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com and www.samsung.com. Developers can access the Oculus Mobile SDK atdeveloper.oculus.com/. Software updates required for Galaxy Note 4 based on carrier availability.
Samsung Gear™ VR Product Specifications:
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Gear VR |
Optical Lens |
96? Field of View |
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| Sensor | Accelerator, Gyrometer, Geomagnetic, Proximity | |||||
| Motion to Photon Latency | < 20ms | |||||
| Focal Adjustment | Covers Nearsighted / Farsighted Eyes | |||||
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Interpupillary Distance
Coverage |
55 ~ 71 mm | |||||
| Physical User Interface | Touch Pad, Back Button, Volume Key | |||||
| Connection | microUSB connection to the Galaxy Note 4 | |||||
| Dimension (Headset) | 198 x 116 x 90mm | |||||
| Weight (w/ strap) | 379g | |||||
| Contents | Available through Oculus | |||||
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Galaxy
Note 4 |
Display | 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440) | ||||
| Camera (Pass-Through) | High Frame Rate Preview (60fps) | |||||
| Audio | 3D Spatial Sound on Samsung VR Player for VR Gallery contents (Earphone needed) | |||||
