Gear vr . look at this !!

Virtual Reality is going to be the big growth area in 2016 as far as consumer tech is concerned, with Sony's PlayStation VR and HTC's Vive already generating an incredible amount of hype. However, the company largely responsible for the public's renewed interest in the concept is the Facebook-owned Oculus, whose Rift headset has undergone some revisions since being crowdfunded via Kickstarter in 2012. In addition to Rift, Oculus has also teamed up with Samsung to create a scaled-down version of its product dubbed Gear VR, and this could potentially be the device which really pushes the technology into the mainstream.

This stance might cause serious VR fans to scoff, but Oculus staffer John Carmack (yes, the same John Carmack who co-founded id Software, the studio behind Doom and Quake) feels that Gear VR - when twinned with experiences like the forthcoming port of Minecraft - could be VR's best bet at convincing mainstream consumers to put on a headset and abandon all sense of self-esteem. His point is that true VR needs to be totally wireless - something that Oculus Rift, PSVR and Vive currently don't offer - so that you can turn around and move about without worrying about tripping over cables you can't see. The trade-off with Gear VR is that you're not using a super-powerful computer to run the software, but a phone which you can fit in your pocket. Is the compromise one worth taking? Let's find out.

Samsung Gear VR Review: Design Hardware

When you take the Gear VR out of its packaging you'll probably be surprised at how light and compact it is - even with a phone inserted, it's not bulky or heavy in any way. The main headset has a semi-transparent front cover which pops off to reveal the dock for your Galaxy handset (support is currently limited to the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S6/S6 Edge and Galaxy S7/S7 Edge), while around the sides you'll find a focus adjuster, volume rocker and "back" button, as well as a Micro USB charging port. Two elasticated straps are used to secure the device to your head, and these fasten with velcro, making them easy to adjust to ensure you get a snug fit.