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Samsung Gear VR Controller
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
220
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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VR Box
38gear, samsung gear vr, makes, controller, experience
+87%
-13%
" ... An awesome entry into vr. ... "
" ... I JUST LOVED The Gear VR. ... "
" ... The VR controller makes navigation a breeze. ... Works with my S7 and Hear VR perfectly. ... "
" ... The VR controller makes it so much easier to use the Gear VR. ... "
" ... Is the Samsung controller for the VR headset. ... "
" ... It makes the VR headset FAR more usable. ... "
" ... Works like a charm with my S7 Edge and Gear VR combo. ... "
" ... Makes using the gear vr so much better. ... "
Gaming
27games, vr, game, playing games, adds
+93%
-7%
" ... I don't use this controller a ton, but for games and applications that have been designed around this proprietary controller, it is the best interface available. ... For example, for flying games I prefer the two joystick mini game controller, but for Rooms and other person to person interaction, this controller is the crispest most precise way to interact. ... Just be prepared that you might also want to have a game style controller as well. ... "
" ... Perfect gear vr gaming ... "
" ... The shooting games appears to wear out the trigger. ... "
" ... Worked out of the box, adds even more immersion when playing games that are compatible. ... "
" ... Makes a whole difference than the Game controller I used before. ... Each hand controller has it's use/differences, and this VR controller added a new perspective. ... "
" ... The few games I have tried with it work well. ... "
" ... Works like the Wii Motion Plus Controller, which adds the possibility of playing games compatible with it. ... I liked a flight simulator that plays much like Pilotwings for the SNES. ... "
" ... Adds a whole new, COMFORTABLE perspective to VR including gaming. ... "
Comfort
22headset, controller, comfortable, head, controls
+82%
-18%
" ... Took a bit of getting used to, but essentially works exactly like the controls on the headset. ... "
" ... I love this controller I like how convenient it is and I don’t have to constantly reach up for the headset controls ... "
" ... Fits well in hard and easy to find the right button for each function. ... "
" ... Really improves the experience by not having to hold your hand up the whole time to press the side of the headset. ... "
" ... Absolutely perfect, everything I was looking for and so comfortable. ... "
" ... The controller is light and comfortable in my hand. ... "
" ... Incredibly convenient to not have to move your head around and keep your hand on the trackpad. ... "
" ... More comfortable than pad. ... "
Device Compatibility
17galaxy, controller, samsung, headset, connect
+76%
-24%
" ... Once connected, it works just fine. ... "
" ... This controller is built well and is easy to sync up with a Samsung cell phone. ... "
" ... It’s paired is the phone, so it works with any model. ... "
" ... It is easily recognized by my phone. ... "
" ... Really good product and easy to sync ... "
" ... Great, when it connects. ... "
" ... It connects via Bluetooth with your Samsung Galaxy smartphone, so a model of the headset has nothing to do with the compatibility. ... "
" ... Awesome addition to my galaxy phone and oculus. ... "
Apps
15oculus app, controller, apps, app, uninstall
+53%
-47%
" ... At the present there's not a ton of apps that support the controller, but it adds a ton to the experience. ... "
" ... I don't know if this is seller specific, but I also got a coupon code for a few games on the Oculus app when I bought this! ... "
" ... I have played a few games with it and navigated through menus and I am very happy with the way that it works. ... "
" ... Supported phones listed in the description and on Google. ... "
" ... I hope more apps/ games will be supported with controller ... "
" ... I hope all the VR apps fit this controller into their code. ... There are quite a few apps that work with this controller, and using this controller is very fast, easy and intuitive. ... "
" ... i had to uninstall and reinstall the whole app and everything worked fine after that. ... "
" ... you have to go to the VR app, then go to "more" and then "controllers". ... "
Ease of Use
12easy to use, set, much, extremely, calibrate
+83%
-17%
" ... Easy to link sinc have used it that much, but from what a can tell it's a good pruduct. ... "
" ... Very easy to re-calibrate. ... "
" ... It's much easier to control what I want to see and do. ... "
" ... i love it its so easy to use and easy to recalibrate ... "
" ... Easy to connect, easy to use, and fits pretty well in your hand! ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... I had to buy this controller separate but it was extremely easy to set up. ... "
Product Reliability
10working, time, pair, first, randomly
+30%
-70%
" ... Controller randomly disconnects. ... "
" ... So after using this first a few months, I have to say I'm not entirely impressed, you have limited movement as is with just the headset, so not being able to actually move the controller around for secondary movement is a bit . ... "
" ... A week later it randomly worked again for one day. ... Stopped working completely ... "
" ... They will die at the worst time of course. ... "
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