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Samsung has unveiled a new Gear VR headset for its VR ecosystem . The new model , powered by Occulus brings support for existing Note 5 , S6 ,6Edge and Edge plus and the S7 and 7 edge models (and the upcoming S8) and is equipped with an external controller as well . Powered by 3 AAA batteries , the headset will expand the VR experience by allowing a 101 degree FOV thanks to two 42mm lenses onboard . Pricing is yet to be announced . Samsung

Samsung has finally decided to sell their VR headset in retail stores for the first time since its conception . The Samsung Galaxy VR (jointly powered by Occulus - same guys who made the Occulus rift)-which is basically a add on to your Galaxy Note 4 , so if you don't own a Note 4 , you can turn back now . The VR headset costs $199 and BestBuy - the company which is now dedicating retail space for the unit across its 100 outlets are setting up 3 minute demo's for customers and window-shoppers so that they too can get a first hand experience in the Virtual world of reality . Written By Rakitha for MasHD Source - GSMArena