Probably the first name that comes to mind when “Virtual Reality” is brought up these days is Oculus Rift, the Kickstarter product which has basically made the VR movement mainstream in the gaming industry. Well, they might not be the biggest name there for long as it’s rumoured that Samsung is working on a VR headset that will be compatible with its devices which will include the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3 and all Samsung devices that succeed them.
The rumour goes on to say that the headset will be gaming focused and is aimed at being a cheaper VR option than Oculus or Sony’s offerings. It’s unclear what exactly the VR headset will be running, but it is said not to be running Tizen, which Samsung has been pushing incessantly on its other peripherals this year. It’s also unclear how the device is going to be connected to mobile devices, especially considering that wired connections have been shown to be an absolute requirement of the VR experience; any lag in the visuals (which are to be delivered by OLED displays) can cause disorientation and discomfort. Still, it’s an extremely exciting idea to consider that mobile will have a dedicated VR system for games, no less.
What do you think about the possibility of Samsung making their own VR headset? Would you consider one if it were cheaper than the alternatives? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
