Samsung Updates Gear Vr With New Accessory: A Handheld Controller

Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica
Mon, 02/27/2017 - 8:19am

Enlarge (credit: Samsung) There haven't been many major updates to Samsung's Gear VR headset since its debut in 2014. But at MWC in Barcelona, Samsung announced an updated version of the headset that includes an all-new handheld controller. Equipped with an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetic sensors, the controller will let users interact with VR content without fumbling for the headset's onboard controls. According to the announcement, Samsung worked with Oculus to make the device.

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