LG makes their own virtual-reality solution, "enhanced" Google Cardboard, free for those buying a new G3

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http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/9/8006117/lg-g3-google-cardboard-plastic

 

 

Another hardware option has hit the burgeoning portable virtual reality market. LG just announced a new, plastic version of Google Cardboard called VR for G3. The device is a a mere shell with lenses which, like Cardboard, relies on the phone's internals to power the virtual reality experience. That experience is powered by a small suite of apps and games that are already available on Google's Play Store.

 

The design is based off of the blueprints for Cardboard, which is to say it's a very simple-looking headset. The same ring magnet sits on the left side, which is used for selecting menu items. There's a cutout on the back of the device lets you reach the G3's rear volume rocker, with smaller cutouts for the flash, laser autofocus, and speaker. LG positions this as an advantage because the volume rocker is typically obscured when placed inside Cardboard, but it's unclear if it will be used for anything other than easier access to volume controls.

 

There's no real assembly needed — you just drop a G3 into place and jump right into the experience. The three main pieces of the shell appear to lock right into place, which means there won't be a need for the rubber bands or velcro needed to keep Cardboard together. There also appears to be two slots that could be used for a head strap.

 

Samsung has been playing in the portable VR space since it announced the Gear VR last September, but LG will have an advantage over its rival if it follows Google in keeping the price of VR for G3 low (or free). We've found the $200 Gear VR to be a lot of fun, but that cost can skyrocket because it only works with Samsung's Note 4.

 

VR for G3 will be available for free to those purchasing a new LG G3. Past that, there are no further details on pricing or availability.

[Kevinkt]

welp time to upgrade from my g2

[Norman_the_Owl]

But...We're going to get a G4 pretty soon...Wat

 

Edit: Oh it's just google cardboard. I have one of those, totally worth three bucks. Quite fun for the who two times i used it

[UltraNeonGaming]

I've tried google cardboard on my GS4 (Galaxy S4), with the right apps it's amazing!!!

It will be even more amazing on a 5.5inch 1440p display!!!!

[TheSLSAMG]

Interesting, was already posted though.

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Interesting, was already posted though.

I just searched within the tech news section... don't know why it was posted in mobile devices section and not sure if that counts as a repost.

[soaringchicken]

I already bought a G3 wut

[nikohd]

I already bought a G3 wut

Me too, I pre-ordered it before its release. :>

 

Its sad the the pre-orders aren't benefiting much than the new buyers )

[soaringchicken]

Me too, I pre-ordered it before its release. :>

 

Its sad the the pre-orders aren't benefiting much than the new buyers )

can you buy it individually? I was looking at unofficial cardboard but this might be a better option

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Its sad the the pre-orders aren't benefiting much than the new buyers )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp98SH3vW2Y

[InVeyd]

I just bought mine 3 months ago.

[LAwLz]

They probably just want people to buy it now so they can clear inventory. The LG G4 should be out pretty soon and they don't want a bunch of old models taking up storage space.

[Nineshadow]

But I already bought my G3.

Damn.

 

Also, what @LAwLz said.

[nikohd]

can you buy it individually? I was looking at unofficial cardboard but this might be a better option

That my friend is where I don't know what to say. But yes, I agree that this is a better option because it is made solely for our device.

[TopWargamer]

Well, I already own a G3... Time to mess around with LG's customer support.