VRFocus - The launch of Samsung's Gear VR smartphone-based virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display (HMD) is imminent, at least in the USA. The company revealed last month that the device would launch in early December in the country and while specific details still haven't been revealed it appears as if Samsung is preparing for the launch. This week sees the company drop the price of its Galaxy Note 4 smartphone, which is the only handset that is compatible with Gear VR, in what looks like a move to make the set up more affordable for those ready to renew a contract.
Earlier this week, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. As expected, both phones are packed to the brim with features and improvements. However, it appears that the flagship phones will be missing a few significant features.
The PS Vita has been flatlining for a while now. Nintendo have yet to announce a 3DS follow-up, seemingly content to sweep up with the hybrid Switch. Smartphones killed a once-proud hand-held market and they are likely to kill again.
So. When you talk, I bet people squint and look at you sideways.
Just so you know, it is an indicator of someone who doesn't know what they are talking about.
I've never been a big fan of handheld gaming, so I can't see the full picture as well as others. Still, aren't you jumping the gun a little by saying the dedicated-handheld market is dead or dying? Phone gaming, with or without a controller, is its own thing, complete with bucketloads of crap games given away for free in order to rake in microtransaction money. What are the odds of seeing games like Breath of the Wild or Super Mario Odyssey on phones? There are plenty of traditional good games on 3DS as well--the kinds of games you're unlikely to ever see on phones. There's nothing hybrid about the Switch if it's always used as a portable either, so I see no reason why it can't take over where the 3DS leaves off, other than the janky lenticular 3D. Were portable 3D and VR going anywhere to begin with? (VR as a whole still isn't substantial, anywhere.)
Finally, what does PSVR--a console VR system--have to do with Samsung Galaxy or any phone? Apples and oranges, my friend.
Take a good look at the latest cars in Gear VR.
S5 price is about to reduce drastically as well.