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{{Device Infobox | |||
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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]] | |||
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]] | |||
|Subtype = Phone VR | |||
|Platform = [[Android]] (Samsung Galaxy) | |||
|Creator = [[Samsung]], [[Oculus]] | |||
|Announced = September 2017 (SM-R325) | |||
|Release = 2017 | |||
|Price = | |||
|Website = https://www.samsung.com | |||
|OS = Android (via phone) | |||
|CPU = Host phone dependent | |||
|GPU = Host phone dependent | |||
|Storage = Host phone dependent | |||
|RAM = Host phone dependent | |||
|Display = Phone display (AMOLED) | |||
|Resolution = Phone dependent | |||
|Refresh = Phone dependent | |||
|Brightness = | |||
|FOV = 101° | |||
|PPD = | |||
|Lenses = Wide lenses | |||
|IPD = | |||
|Eye Tracking = | |||
|Hand Tracking = | |||
|Tracking = 3DoF | |||
|Spatial Mapping = | |||
|Speakers = Phone speakers/headphones | |||
|Microphone = Phone microphone | |||
|Audio Jack = Phone dependent | |||
|Connectivity = Phone dependent | |||
|Ports = USB Type-C / Micro USB | |||
|Battery = Phone dependent | |||
|Weight = 345g (0.76 lbs) | |||
|Materials = | |||
|Colors = Black, Orchid Gray | |||
|Sensors = Accelerometer, gyro, proximity | |||
|Input = Touchpad, Gear VR Controller | |||
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The '''Samsung Gear VR''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Samsung Electronics]] in collaboration with [[Oculus]]. The Gear VR uses Samsung Galaxy smartphones as its display and processor, with the headset providing lenses, sensors, and a touchpad interface. The SM-R325 model (2017) added the Gear VR Controller and support for the Galaxy Note 8. Samsung ended XR application services on September 30, 2020.<ref name="samsung">{{cite web|url=https://www.samsung.com/us/business/support/owners/product/gear-vr-with-controller-sm-r325/|title=Gear VR with Controller (SM-R325)|publisher=Samsung}}</ref> | |||
== History and Development == | |||
=== Samsung and Oculus Partnership === | |||
Samsung partnered with Oculus (later acquired by Meta) to develop the Gear VR, combining Samsung's smartphone hardware with Oculus's VR software expertise. | |||
=== Multiple Generations === | |||
Samsung released several Gear VR models: | |||
* '''Innovator Edition (2014):''' Galaxy Note 4 | |||
* '''SM-R321 (2015):''' Galaxy S6/S6 Edge | |||
* '''SM-R322 (2015):''' Galaxy Note 5, S6+ | |||
* '''SM-R323 (2016):''' Galaxy S7/S7 Edge | |||
* '''SM-R324 (2017):''' With controller | |||
* '''SM-R325 (2017):''' Galaxy Note 8 support | |||
=== End of Service === | |||
On May 11, 2020, Samsung announced the end of XR application services, terminating on September 30, 2020.<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VR|title=Samsung Gear VR|publisher=Wikipedia}}</ref> | |||
== Design and Hardware == | |||
=== Phone-Powered System === | |||
The Gear VR relies on Samsung Galaxy smartphones for: | |||
* Display (AMOLED screen) | |||
* Processing power | |||
* Storage | |||
* Battery | |||
=== Optical System === | |||
* '''Field of View:''' 101 degrees | |||
* '''Lenses:''' Large, wide-angle lenses | |||
=== Sensors === | |||
* Accelerometer | |||
* Gyro sensor | |||
* Proximity sensor | |||
=== Weight === | |||
345 grams (0.76 lbs) without phone. | |||
== Gear VR Controller == | |||
Introduced with the 2017 models: | |||
=== Controls === | |||
* '''Touchpad:''' Press and swipe for selection/navigation | |||
* '''Back Key:''' Return to previous screen | |||
* '''Home Key:''' Return to home | |||
* '''Volume Keys:''' Adjust volume | |||
* '''Trigger:''' Action button | |||
== Tracking == | |||
3DoF (three degrees of freedom) head tracking via built-in sensors. | |||
== Compatible Phones == | |||
=== USB Type-C === | |||
* Galaxy Note 9 | |||
* Galaxy Note 8 | |||
* Galaxy S9 / S9+ | |||
* Galaxy S8 / S8+ | |||
=== Micro USB === | |||
* Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge | |||
* Galaxy Note 5 | |||
* Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge / S6 Edge+ | |||
== Software Platform == | |||
=== Oculus Home === | |||
Main facility for downloading and using content on Gear VR. | |||
=== Content Distribution === | |||
Oculus Home served as the primary software distribution platform. | |||
== Specifications == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
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! Specification !! Details | |||
|- | |||
| Type || Phone VR headset | |||
|- | |||
| Partnership || Samsung + Oculus | |||
|- | |||
| Field of View || 101° | |||
|- | |||
| Tracking || 3DoF | |||
|- | |||
| Controller || Gear VR Controller | |||
|- | |||
| Weight || 345g (without phone) | |||
|- | |||
| Sensors || Accelerometer, gyro, proximity | |||
|- | |||
| Service Status || Discontinued (Sept 2020) | |||
|} | |||
== Legacy == | |||
The Gear VR was one of the most successful mobile VR platforms, introducing millions of users to virtual reality through their existing Samsung smartphones. Its success influenced the development of standalone VR headsets like the [[Oculus Quest]]. | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Samsung]] | |||
* [[Oculus]] | |||
* [[Phone VR]] | |||
* [[Google Daydream View]] | |||
* [[Oculus Go]] | |||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Devices]] | |||
[[Category:VR Headsets]] | |||
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]] | |||
[[Category:Phone VR]] | |||
[[Category:Samsung]] | |||
[[Category:Oculus]] | |||
[[Category:Discontinued devices]] | |||
[[Category:2010s VR]] | |||