This is what Samsung's virtual reality headset, Gear VR, looks like

[Dietrichw]

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Wondering what Samsung's virtual reality headset looks like? Well stop wondering, because when it's announced at IFA 2014 later this year, it'll look something like what you see above. That's a render straight from Samsung, care of SamMobile. Our sources confirm that, while what they've seen isn't exactly like what's pictured above, it's very similar; we're guessing the render is a closer target to the retail model than the developer kits currently in the wild. Keep in mind Samsung still hasn't even teased the headset we detailed last month across two reports.

 

The headset remains a peripheral: You'll use it in conjunction with your phone, which plugs in via USB and acts as your screen. The hardware is built by Samsung; the software is built by Oculus VR -- the folks behind the incredibly impressive Oculus Rift.

 

The image highlights another feature we're first hearing about today: a touchpad along the right side. Presumably this will help solve the issue of interaction within the headset's Oculus VR-built software, which was handled by nodding last we heard.

 

The report also states that Samsung will make the headset's software development kit available shortly after it's announced, just ahead of Oculus VR's first-ever dev conference. Imagine that! We wouldn't be shocked to hear that every developer at Oculus Connect walks away with a free Gear VR headset, fresh for development.

[BallGum]

Haha, I just finished writing about this. I'm pretty excited what future editions which use phones with Project Tango will be like.

[Tech_Dreamer]

What's with the black and orange quotes lately? text colors within quotations have been like this since last week or so,, :huh:

[Dietrichw]

What's with the black and orange quotes lately? text colors within quotations have been like this since last week or so,, :huh:

I highlight the important stuff

[Tech_Dreamer]

I highlight the important stuff

Ohh... quite right then, Thnks for the quick reply

[JAKEBAB]

So basically its the same as the cardboard google was giving out at google I/O this year just built out of metal or knowing samsung it will be plastic and has a little touchpad lol id rather the cardboard.

[Snickerzz]

Omfg no

[pk-man]

What's with the black and orange quotes lately? text colors within quotations have been like this since last week or so,, :huh:

 

at least its readable in night theme

[daemonowner]

Needs more cardboard.

[Kamil]

Considering what Samsung's done with their smartwatches, I fully expect this to be more expensive than the Oculus Rift (despite not having its own screen) and only be compatible with the Galaxy S6.

[Kamina]

Looks like a Virtual Boy. Even has the same colors.

[PillowSmoke]

I don't like the colors.