Since the more affordable headgear, like the original Google Cardboard and Samsung’s popular Gear VR, lacked controllers, they made your feel like you were sticking your head in amazing box ...

This project from [Jim Yang] is a great example of this: he reverse-engineered the Samsung Gear VR controller that accompanies the Gear VR add-on for their phones. By digging into the APK that ...

There are plenty out there that support the current-generation Gear VR, too – including its bundled motion controller for more immersive experiences. From games to 360-degree VR videos, there’s plenty ...

In March, the Samsung Gear VR headset received a game-changing software upgrade and a shiny new controller, allowing users to finally bring their hands into the game and have the immersive ...

With the Gear VR, you’re paying for software optimization, a better control system than Cardboard, and a lot of attention to detail, including a dedicated app store. It’s harder to swallow ...

They offer a thorough improvement over the naked controllers – especially for fitness apps and more active VR games like Beat Saber – and I don’t think I could ever go back to standard ...