Samsung Gear VR

My Full Samsung Gear VR Review

INTRO

The Gear VR is an affordable device that has its fair share of pros and cons.

• You definitely get what you pay for and at $99, it is obviously a superior device to the Cardboard, but realistically it cannot compete with the two desktop-class devices: Rift and VIVE.
• Despite having a significantly weaker processor, refresh rate and overall immersiveness, the fact that it’s still relatively basic creates a few strengths.

It’s wireless and lightweight. Some people would say going cordless in VR is essential to the experience. I happen to agree with them.

• There are, however, clear detractors:

Limited smartphone compatibility. Unlike the much more versatile Cardboard, you can only use a select range of Samsung phones.
Screen-door effect. That’s when you can see fine black lines in between the pixels, which is actually the space between the pixels, making it look as if you’re looking through the mesh of a screen door.
Some people are more sensitive to that effect than others and it can really ruin the overall “realness” effect. It’s definitely more prevalent in mobile headsets, because it’s a smaller screen that is then magnified with actual lens that are super close to your eyes.

PREREQUISITE TECHNOLOGY

This is one of those good news, bad news deals. The good news is that you don’t need an advanced PC or a PS4. The bad news is that you need a Samsung smartphone and a specific one at that. Currently, these are the only phones that are compatible:

• Galaxy S6
• Galaxy S6 Edge
• Galaxy S6 Edge+
• Samsung Galaxy Note 5
• Galaxy S7
• Galaxy 7 Edge

HOW TO USE

Setting up the Gear VR is pretty easy.

• First, make sure your phone’s volume is turned up.
• Remove the front cover.
• Push the device-holding plastic tab into position A or B depending on the size of your phone.
• Place the phone face-down and connect its USB port to the Gear VR connector.
• Make sure your phone is secure at both sides using both holding tabs.

HOW TO WATCH VR PORN

• When it comes to watching porn on the device, you’re going to have two options: streaming or downloading.
• Personally I prefer to watch scenes directly on my phone that I’ve already downloaded rather than streaming them. I’ve found that most virtual reality porn sites still haven’t perfected their streaming.

Stream:

• Download, install and open Cardboard Enabler, available from the Google Play Store.
• Disable Gear VR Launcher.
• Visit a VR site with a mobile platform and launch VR mode.
• Always choose Gear VR from the list of devices.
• Insert your phone into the device.

Download:

• You can either download the file directly onto your phone, or download it to your computer and then transfer it via USB key. Your choice.
• Your phone and all necessary apps have to be up to date.
• Either download the Samsung VR Player from the Oculus Store, or a 3rd party VR app.
• Load your file through the VR player you’re using.
• Launch and enjoy.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Fortunately, there is no shortage of support when it comes to watching virtual reality porn, especially for the Gear VR. It’s widely available and very popular, so many people are using it. Though you shouldn’t expect any support for watching porn from the good folks over at Samsung. But nearly all of the best paysites have detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips on how to get porn onto your headset in no time.

Here’s a few I liked:

• BaDoink VR – Gear VR Help
• WankzVR – Gear VR Help

CONCLUSION

• The Gear VR is a pretty sweet device. It is, however, not the ultimate VR appliance. That rank must deservingly go to the desktop-class headsets, namely the Rift and VIVE.
• Newer models have been released with better ergonomics and a slightly improved interface.
• If you’ve got a Samsung phone that works with one, why wouldn’t you buy it?