Report: Samsung making VR headset, plans to beat Oculus and Sony to market

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Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, the thing with Sony and Occulus, I have faith in them to turn none-believers into believers, but Samsung? Its not so much that I think the headset itself will be bad, its just what its used for(phones) that may turn people off.

If this is somebodies first experience with VR, on this Samsung headset, and its no good, it could prevent VR from catching on.

Maybe I'm paranoid... but who the hell wants to put on a big head set to use their phone? Its unnecessary.

Selling it cheaper is one good thing, but they have to do more than just release it before their rivals. VR is such a thing that it's best man wins, not fastest to the finishing line. People have been disappointed before by VR and won't get something that's inferior to other VR devices.

Now Zenimax can try to sue Samsung while claiming they invented and own VR.

VR is just a stepping stone to reach holograms.

It goes 3D - VR - Holo. All advancements in these technologies relate to each other. 3D is close to perfection, cept wearing those stupid glasses. VR is close to perfection, except wearing those stupid headsets. Holograms will be the game changer. All that needs to happen is for inventors to develop the technology in a cost efficient/profitable manner.

I want those monitors from Iron Man already!

Samsung Is pretty much top of the line... TVS, Smart phones, blue ray players, Refrigerators, washers/dryers, microwaves. ... ect.

And yes, people will argue Apple is best in phones and screens... just remember. .. Samsung makes the processors and screens in every iPhone made... soo...

It will be interesting to see what the outcome of this is:)

Don't know if I'll ever own a VR headset but I've had a pretty good experience with Samsung hardware. Should be interesting.

Lol.

Samsung? Shit just got real...

I would hold out on buying a Samsung VR headset. Because they will release a Samsung Galaxy VR headset six months later.

Looks like VR is the next big thing.

Just what I was looking for ... more VR crap ! Great !

Wish the consumer Oculus would come out already...

This is too juicy... I can't wait for VR from other companies now that oculus rift has disappointed the hell out of me. Competition should be nice as well, from a consumer perspective this means lower prices in general!

were is my halo deck captian

I'd actually like a comfortable affordable HD headset thats $50-$100 can plug into a tablet so I can play games or watch movies on a 50" + screen without interuptions. could use it laying in bed watching a movie while my wife sleeps or at work playing games on my break.

Let the copyright infringement lawsuits begin!

Samsung sux.

Now it looks like the only thing left for Samsung to make is a gaming console

When I see people in stores trying out VR headsets, I intend to rob them, pick their pocket while they are completely blind to anything going on around them.

Not really. But I do think this could become a potential problem people are going to have to think about. Having your eyes and ears covered in public is going to leave you very vulnerable. Someone could kidnap your children without you noticing, or as I said, rob you. I expect to see it happen and published on gaming news sites like this.

Samsung is just being cocky now. Haven't they embarrassed their Japanese rivals enough already? Give Sony a break, they sold their Vaio brand already.

Plus does anyone really buy Sony tablets or phones?

If Samsung are developing a headset to support Android games then does it really matter if they release theirs first and for less than a price that doesn't exist? It's like Nissan releasing a cheap new hatchback before Ferrari releases their latest super car; yes they're both cars but they're both for two different purposes. In that case there's no competition.

less expensive than Oculus OK I might get that even though Oculus is in beta versions. Less expensive that Morpheus? It is not even in the market yet.

Samsung's VR headset might not be in the same league as Sony's or even Oculus, but it will help bring the price down. This year is getting more and more exciting.

Yeah, I really need a VR helmet for Angry Birds and Candy Crush.

it's just another cash grabber and That was Bound to happen

It simple...VR is the future of gaming ...it was bound to happen

I don't think it's going to be easy for them. It takes more than just making hardware. Like a console, you need software support. Sony at least has their own studios to make content if no one else will invest in it. Occulus has facebook backing it and unlimited resources. Samsung has never been a gaming brand.

Call me crazy, but I don't trust these VR headsets for gaming. For other stuff? Fine. But not for gaming. Why?

Games from DAY ONE have said that you need to take breaks after playing for 30 minutes to hour. Nobody listens to that. They play for HOURS and HOURS these days. If just IF this virtual reality things becomes a big hit and everyone uses it, what happens if they use it for hours and hours? People can get sick. It's just like staring at a television screen up close for hours. And what happens when you look too close to a TV?

I don't like the idea of that.