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Looks like I'm getting into the VR world, sort of

Posted on 4/20/17 at 6:15 pm
Posted by DoUrden
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Posted on 4/20/17 at 6:15 pm
Ordered my S8 today and getting this for free.

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Guy at the store said it's kinda meh, anyone have one or tried one out?
Posted by Jackie Chan
Japan?
Member since Sep 2012
4846 posts
Posted on 4/20/17 at 6:57 pm to
Me too. Everything looks so real!
Posted by Wanderin Reb
Gallifrey
Member since Jun 2013
10738 posts
Posted on 4/20/17 at 7:33 pm to
I have one and there are several very fun apps and games for it. Obviously it's not on the level of PSVR or the computer beasts, but it's fun for what it is.

Wands is a really fun game. There are several very creepy games like Dreadhalls and others that will freak you out.
Posted by DoUrden
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Member since Oct 2011
25984 posts
Posted on 4/20/17 at 7:48 pm to
Interested to try it out and see if it inspires me to try the full blown thing.
Posted by Gusoline
Jacksonville, NC
Member since Dec 2013
10516 posts
Posted on 4/20/17 at 7:56 pm to
is the vr combo only with verizon? I use gophone but pretty sure i can buy it through at&t and they just add liek 25 to my bill for 30 months
Posted by DoUrden
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Member since Oct 2011
25984 posts
Posted on 4/20/17 at 8:00 pm to
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is the vr combo only with verizon?


As far as I know, the deal ends today with Verizon.
Posted by Dam Guide
Member since Sep 2005
16556 posts
Posted on 4/20/17 at 8:04 pm to
It's pretty much a bit better google cardboard.
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