Virtual reality (VR) headsets are not new. There are several available locally and internationally. In fact, the Samsung Gear VR made its debut over a year ago, through a partnership with Oculus (announced in 2014) to bring a headset, which incorporates the Galaxy phones, to market.At that stage, we already had Oculus’s Rift, Google’s Cardboard (a remarkably affordable version, really made from cardboard), and Sony’s "Project Morpheus".But, in 2015/2016, VR really went mainstream — thanks in part to the Gear VR and a bundled deal with Samsung’s high-end smartphones.The Samsung Gear VR is a visor headset that clamps your Samsung phone (Galaxy S6, S6+, S6 Edge, S7 and S7 Edge) in place over the lenses. It connects via the same micro USB port you use for charging.The first time you do this, it should prompt you to download the Samsung VR app, which gives you access to photos, videos and games for the Gear VR headset.After a few minutes, and perhaps a couple of false starts, it’s ready ...
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