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==Oculus Home== | ==Oculus Home== | ||
Samsung Gear VR Controller’s use extends beyond games and apps. Inside the Oculus Home interface, the controller can be used as a navigation tool. The Gear Controller makes the menu selection and browsing the internet an enjoyable experience. The higher resolution picture quality offered by Oculus makes web page browsing and reading fun. | Samsung Gear VR Controller’s use extends beyond games and apps. Inside the Oculus Home interface, the controller can be used as a navigation tool. The Gear Controller makes the menu selection and browsing the internet an enjoyable experience. The higher resolution picture quality offered by Oculus makes web page browsing and reading fun. | ||
==PC and Windows Support== | |||
PC and Windows support mainly depends on third-party applications like [https://github.com/ShimuraWorkshop/Gear-VR-Controller-Motion-Pointer-for-Windows/ Gear VR Controller Motion Pointer for Windows]. Without the need of the Gear VR headset and a mobile phone, this kind of applications with buttons and motions remapping capability can convert the controller into an air mouse, motion pointer, wireless presenter, or even gyro and motion gamepad. Light gun emulation is possible if supported by games or emulators. | |||
These applications open a door to adapting the lightweight controller for different flat-screen non-VR settings. For example, the controller becomes able to support gyro aiming or light gun emulation in games like THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD Remake series and classic rail shooters such as Virtua Cop and Time Crisis running on MAME emulator, also Virtua Cop 3 running on Cxbx-Reloaded emulator. | |||
Bluetooth pairing is also made simple by some of the applications with no manual pairing needed. | |||
==Cost== | ==Cost== | ||
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The price may seem a bit high if you compare Samsung’s VR headset and controller with Google’s Daydream View. But, the Gear VR controller is a much more sophisticated gadget with better design and features. The Samsung Gear VR Controller is a high-end gadget available at a low-end product price. | The price may seem a bit high if you compare Samsung’s VR headset and controller with Google’s Daydream View. But, the Gear VR controller is a much more sophisticated gadget with better design and features. The Samsung Gear VR Controller is a high-end gadget available at a low-end product price. | ||
It should be noted that the Gear VR headset and controller are compatible only with Samsung phones. Samsung Galaxy S6 and later models can be used with the Gear headset. Samsung’s collaboration with Oculus is sure to speed up the evolution of the virtual reality headset and accessories. | It should be noted that the Gear VR headset and controller are compatible only with Samsung phones without third-party applications. Samsung Galaxy S6 and later models can be used with the Gear headset. Samsung’s collaboration with Oculus is sure to speed up the evolution of the virtual reality headset and accessories. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*http://www.roadtovr.com/samsung-gear-vr-with-controller-review/ | *http://www.roadtovr.com/samsung-gear-vr-with-controller-review/ | ||
*http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/gear-vr/ | *http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/gear-vr/ | ||
*https://github.com/ShimuraWorkshop/Gear-VR-Controller-Motion-Pointer-for-Windows/ | |||
[[Category:Input Devices]] [[Category:Samsung Gear VR]] | [[Category:Input Devices]] [[Category:Samsung Gear VR]] | ||