[Preorder] Samsung Gear VR 2015 Edition Virtual Reality Headset US $120.25 (~AU $170) Shipped @ B&H Photo Video

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Seems to be a interesting gadget. Sells locally for around $300.-

This is a preorder and they will be shipped as soon as available.

Product Highlights

• 2D and 3D Photos, Videos, and Games
• Works with Select Samsung Smartphones
• Connects Directly to Smartphone
• Improved Integrated Touchpad
• 22% Lighter than Previous Model
• Oculus Store and Milk VR Content

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• [Deactivated] on 02/11/2015 - 01:02 Comment score below threshold.
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    dosada on 02/11/2015 - 01:03

    +5

    That deal IS active, just shipping is in December.

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    Letrico on 02/11/2015 - 08:25

    +3

    Looks like someone doesn't know what is a preorder.

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  Kozhutki on 02/11/2015 - 02:10

  +1

  And what's the big difference between this and some cardboard box? More integrated and less need to search for good apps?

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    Rayve on 02/11/2015 - 02:21

    +10

    Better lenses, better fit, more comfortable, built in sensors, charge while wearing, better control system, not made of cardboard.

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      Kozhutki on 02/11/2015 - 02:58

      +1

      That's fair enough. Priced appropriate I think.

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  CaptainCoolio on 02/11/2015 - 07:09

  +1

  These were announced as costing USD$99 at release.
  http://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-gear-vr-2015/

  If this is the case, not that great a deal i.e. RRP + $21 postage.

  I think the AUD$300 ones you are referring to might be the previous Innovator's Edition?

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  RickOnOzBargain on 02/11/2015 - 09:36

  +3

  I've had mine since Feb this year (old version with a Note 4).
  You get lots of looks in public and a queue still forms to have a go.

  It is fun to play some of the games and they add new features quite regularly.
  Like, last week they added social screen sharing…
  A virtual living room you share with 4 other people's avatars
  and watch a video together and chat.
  Hard to explain, but fun to experience.

  So if you have the right phone I reckon it is worth a go.
  I paid $249 for the old one.

  I'm guessing when released it will be cheaper direct from Samsung.
  http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/mobile-phone/wearables/ge…
  with 4% back http://www.cashrewards.com.au/search/samsung
  (Sometimes they do 10% as well)

  PS. "Kurios" is the quickest free/best demo to "blow peoples minds".
  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY4r13LIfyQ)

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    mr kindface on 02/11/2015 - 10:22

    +2

    you… use this in public?

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  NeggerOfDeals on 02/11/2015 - 10:09

  For those that are waiting for a VR headset, Oculus will be launching early next year. Most likely priced more than this, but way more compatibility.

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  Feeblely on 02/11/2015 - 13:48

  +1

  isnt this pretty much a better version of cardboard? wouldnt investing money into the oculus/htc vive be better?

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    Letrico on 02/11/2015 - 15:45

    +1

    I think it's more about having a cheaper option and availability before oculus/vive launches next year.

    I mean Playstation VR is expected to be close to a console price so most likely will be $400-$500. Oculus and Vive will be similar or more given that it will most likely be more powerful than PS VR.

    This will probably be a cheaper entry point for people to get interested in VR before investing in the bigger boys.

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  lostn on 02/11/2015 - 20:22

  How do you control the games?