Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is powered by the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and is not compatible with other smartphones or devices. All carrier Note 4 software updates required for VR compatibility are now available to download over W-Fi. Some high-quality gaming apps may require the use of an Android game controller to offer control capabilities in addition to the Gear VR’s integrated touchpad and tracking sensors.
*Enjoy high quality VR games with an Android gaming controller, sold separately.

Samsung Gear VR

The new Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition delivers a completely new experience you’ve never seen before, literally surrounding you with virtual video, images and games in a full 360 degree immersive environment. The Galaxy Note® 4’s amazing screen and processor makes it all possible. Samsung’s industry leading Super AMOLED display technology and cutting-edge Oculus-driven software fuse to create an experience that you have to see to believe. With the Gear VR Innovator Edition, users can explore new worlds, be on-stage at a performance with full 360 degree video, and can enjoy gaming in a way that’s never been done before – all with just your Galaxy Note 4 and Gear VR Innovator’s Edition.

Innovation At Its Best

Powered by Oculus and the Galaxy Note 4, Gear VR Innovator Edition gives content creators and VR enthusiasts a chance to get their hands on the first virtual reality experience powered by a smartphone. Early adopters can enjoy a host of new content experiences, as they also begin to create their own.

See the Difference

The new Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition transforms your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 into an unparalleled 360 degree virtual reality viewing experience. Be transported to amazing new worlds in games, video and images

Immersive Environments

Powered by Oculus and the Galaxy Note 4, The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition literally surrounds you with virtual video, images and games in a full 360 degree immersive environment that puts you at the center of all the action.

All-In-One Experience

Navigate the virtual world and select content with a combination of head movement and touch controls. Download fresh content from the Oculus store. New applications and in-app content will constantly show up sharing new, exclusive experiences with Gear VR Innovator Edition users.

Milk VR

Alongside the launch of Gear VR Innovator Edition, Samsung is introducing Milk VR, the company’s first virtual reality content service. Milk VR will deliver new and immersive 360° videos five days a week, with channels in music, sports, action and storytelling. The service also tracks what is trending across the VR landscape, to help viewers find the best VR content.

At a Glance:

-Compatibility: Galaxy Note 4
-Package Contents: Gear VR Innovator’s Edition headset, carrying case, replacement face cushioning, lens cloth, 16GB microSD card loaded with starter content, SD card adapter, user manual, warranty statement
-Controls: Touch pad, dedicated back button, focus adjustment wheel, volume keys, phone lock button
-Download new applications from the Oculus store. Oculus store downloaded at device setup while following on-screen prompts. For more questions on device setup, please reference the inbox user manual.

Oculus 360 Videos

The Official 360 Videos app from Oculus will transport you to both real and otherworldly environments including a helicopter tour, a superhero’s lair, a futuristic sports arena, and a trip back in time.

Oculus Cinema

The official Cinema app from Oculus is your own movie theater in VR! Watch trailers, clips, and your own movie files in a completely new and immersive way. You can choose from multiple VR theater environments including a home theater, a multiscreen theater, and even the surface of the moon.

Games

Take video gaming to a completely new level with fully-immersive virtual reality that tracks your head motion so you will feel like you are actually inside the game. Enjoy high quality VR games with your Samsung Gamepad or other Android gaming controller.

Samsung Gear Circle™ Bundle

Enter coupon code STAVR2 at checkout to receive $20 off Samsung Gear™ Circle, Black with purchase of Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition.

Samsung Gear™ Circle

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READ AND FOLLOW WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE HEADSET BEFORE USE. THE HEADSET SHOULD BE CALIBRATED BEFORE EACH USE. NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN UNDER 13. A VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE MAY TRIGGER HEALTH REACTIONS. SEE A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF SEIZURES. STOP USE IF YOU EXPERIENCE HEALTH REACTIONS.

SPECIFICATIONS

FULL SPECIFICATIONS

Category

TYPE

Gear™ VR

Color

COLOR

White

Size

WEIGHT

379g
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS (INCHES)

90 x 198 x 116 mm

Compatible Devices

COMPATIBLE DEVICES

Galaxy Note 4

Package Contents

INCLUDED IN BOX

Gear VR headset, carrying case, replacement face foam, lens cloth, 16GB microSD card loaded with starter content, SD card adapter, user manual, warranty statement

Disclaimer

96 degree field of view. Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor. Controls: Touch pad, dedicated back button, focus adjustment wheel, volume keys, phone eject button

onFebruary 12, 2015

Pros: immersion, comfort, quality

Cons: overheating, battery life, resolution, lens fog

After trying the Google cardboard I was blown away by how much better in every respect the Gear VR is. The sense of immersion, overall quality and comfort of this design is far superior. The main issues would be the following:

First, overheating: this is a big problem if you want to play any 3D games. I can hardly get through more than 15 minutes of Herobound. Perhaps a future model could have built in fans or something. Second, battery life: this will drain your battery faster than you can imagine. And third, this will be much better if the next Note phone has a 4K screen. Even though the Note 4 has a great resolution for a phone, when you're looking at it that close and magnified the resolution is very pixelated.

Outside of that I think this is the best VR headset on the market by leaps and bounds. Everyone I've shown it to has been overwhelmed with how amazing it is. One last note, I would recommend getting some anti-fog wipes for the lenses, they do fog up very quick.

5 out of 5

Awesome Sauce!

onFebruary 11, 2015

Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight

Cons: heats up fast when running multiple apps.

Just bought it. Love it! Great interaction. Love the content But needs more. Trying to find the controoler to play some of the games. Noboby has the samsung controller in stock anywhere. Lets keep these apps and content coming.

5 out of 5

onFebruary 7, 2015

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight

I'll admit this is a product in its infancy, heck, that's built right into the innovator edition title... But wow. For oculus cinema alone, it's worth it, letting you watch even 3d movies on your face, but feeling like you are somewhere else entirely. No description can do it justice, only experiencing it. If you own a Note 4 already, GET ONE. Sure, there will be better versions sooner or later, but for something you can get right now, this exists, and it's amazing. Warning: tearing up during an emotional scene in one of your favourite movies while viewing in the oculus cinema will fog up the lenses.

5 out of 5

onJanuary 30, 2015

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight

Cons: Not high def

Simply the best.
The Samsung VR has amazed me and all of my friends with it's fluid performance.

5 out of 5

onJanuary 29, 2015

Pros: simple straight forward operation

It works perfectly on my T-MOBILE Note 4 (Which I got for the Gear VR)! I have not been disappointed at all. Well polished interface, smooth motion tracking. A little pricey but there is simply no competition yet. It's a hit with all my coworkers who call it a game changer. It's all exponentially uphill from here, with added content and resolution improvements, yet this is impressive for a first run, pre-consumer product!