Samsung Canada Gear VR Innovator Edition for Galaxy S6 gets Canadians Closer to the Virtual Reality Revolution
Samsung Canada Expands Wearable Category with Mobile Virtual Reality
MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 30, 2015 /CNW/ - Samsung Canada, today announced that the Gear VR Innovator Edition for Samsung Galaxy S6, compatible with both the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, is available for preorder now exclusively at BestBuy.ca, and will be available for purchase online at BestBuy.ca and in-store at Samsung Experience Stores' locations beginning Friday, July 17. Powered by Oculus, the latest Gear VR broadens the accessibility of mobile virtual reality and offers Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge users the opportunity to immerse themselves in new worlds and experiences.
"We are thrilled to bring our innovative Gear VR Innovator Edition for S6 to Canadian consumers," said Paul Brannen, Executive Vice President Mobile Solutions, Samsung Electronics Canada. "The availability of Gear VR confirms Samsung is committed to this new platform. Along with our great partners Oculus and Best Buy, we're excited to work with the developers, content creators, partners to lead the mobile VR revolution in Canada."
"It's exciting that Canada will now be able to experience amazing virtual reality through Best Buy next month," said Max Cohen, head of mobile at Oculus. "Oculus is fully dedicated to making great VR possible, and we're extremely proud of the Gear VR Innovator Edition for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. Whether consumers are interested in watching movies on the moon in Oculus Cinema, flying a jet pack in richly detailed worlds, or visiting far-off locations via 360 Photos, Gear VR makes it all possible."
Samsung's continued expansion of its wearable line of devices is bringing virtual reality to Canadians in an affordable and accessible way. The addition of Gear VR Innovator Edition for S6 to the Samsung lineup means that Samsung's latest premium and best-selling smartphones, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, can now be used as VR devices to get closer to immersive and captivating 360-degree content.
Canadians can preorder the Gear VR Innovator Edition for S6 now exclusively online at BestBuy.ca. The device will be available for purchase online at BestBuy.ca and in-store at Samsung Experience Stores' beginning Friday, July 17 for $249.99 (MSRP).
Connectivity microUSB connection to the Galaxy S6
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Read and follow warnings and instructions with the Headset before use. The Headset should be calibrated before each use. Not for use by children under 13. A virtual reality experience may trigger health reactions. See a doctor before use if you have a history of seizures. Stop use if you experience health reactions.
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