In the world of smartphone-based virtual reality, there’s Gear VR, and then there’s everyone else. Samsung’s collaboration with Oculus has resulted in superior quality and an impressive library of VR experiences. Google Cardboard is cheap, but the quality is bad. Other stuff, like the Xiaomi Mi Play or Zeiss VR One, are plagued with tiny libraries and serious quality issues.
Now there’s a new challenger. I just spent 10 minutes with Google’s new Daydream View headset, and I can honestly say that I think it’s a better overall experience than Gear VR. My early impressions are clear: This is the smartphone VR to beat.
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