The highlight about Google's newly produced virtual reality headset is not the headset at all. Google Daydream View that's worth $79 would pale against Samsung's Gear VR headset if it were not for its controller. The controller is a handy device that reacts to gestures and other kinetic motions.
The product was released last Thursday, no rush in acquiring one, however, the virtual experiences built for Google Daydream View is still inadequate because as for now, it is only compatible with Google's new Pixel and Pixel XL phones. "The View is the first of what Google reports will be several headsets made for Daydream, a VR platform that was introduced in Android 7.1 Nougat", a report from The Verge.
What made Google Daydream View better than Samsung's Gear VR?
On a physical level, the Google Daydream View is not much dissimilar from Samsung's Gear VR but according to the previous source, what made Daydream better than Gear VR headset is its accessibility. With Samsung's Gear VR, the person still has to move his head to point a cursor, then reach for a button located on the headset.
But with Google Daydream View, the person can just aim and press button on the controller. Sensors built in the device command the headset of what the person tries to do whether it's swinging a racket or casting a fishing rod, the headset's display responds accordingly.
Experience #Daydream View, a mobile VR headset and controller #madebygoogle available in stores today. https://t.co/ixikgqG4Lq pic.twitter.com/PYRsbyGjhL
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Beyond the controller, there are no new modifications on Google Daydream View. It does not include improvements like eye-tracking or rear/front cameras. It does not also emulate the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift's real world motion, which has room scale tracking and full-fledged virtual hands. But despite the limits, virtual reality videos are attracting numerous game developers and are likely to appear mobile headsets than Rifts or Vives.
