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(Update: in stores from 2/10) You can now buy Samsung’s Gear VR headset at Best Buy
August 23, 2025
Update:According to aSamMobilereportciting sources close to Best Buy, the Gear VR will be available in 100 Best Buy stores from February 10. The stores will offer demos of the device in controlled conditions, and Samsung will use this initial rollout to gauge interest for the device, for a potential wider release in the future.
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The Samsung Gear VRhas been availabledirectly through Samsung and AT&T for a few months now, but other retailers have yet to begin selling it. Well, up until now. Best Buy is currently selling online the Gear VR for $199.99. Remember, you need aGalaxy Note 4to power the headset, so keep that in mind before you make any big purchases.
If you may recall, theGear VRlaunched as anInnovator Edition, which essentially means it’s still somewhat of a beta product. There aren’t a ton of apps and games available for it quite yet, but Samsung’s newMilk VR media content storeshould help bring more immersive content to the headset.
We went hands-onwith the VR headset back at IFA last year, and we really enjoyed our time with it. If you have the Note 4 and are interested in virtual reality in the slightest you may want to check this out. It doesn’t have as much content as you might like, but that will likely change in the coming months. Take a look at the video below for more information on the Gear VR.
Are there any Note 4 owners out there that are planning on picking one up? Let us know if yougrab one from Best Buy.
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