Google Daydream View - VR Headset for Smartphone (Slate)

This is a neat little product unfortunately it only works with a very very small handful of higher end phones. I have a Google Pixel 3A and even though this product is manufactured by Google itself it doesn't work with the 3a. I previously had this product with a Motorola phone and eight hundred dollar Motorola phone and it worked great and I bought it again with this phone and it doesn't work I didn't return it because I intend to get a phone that it does work with so I can't complain too much.

Absolutely love the touch and go aspect of this. I pair mine with an LG V30 and a chromecast. Makes for a fun party trick to share what the user is seeing. The remote is intuitive even for older family members. The strap on this version is just right once you get used to placing it higher than is expected, I understand that as this confuses people they changed it. I hope this is the reason 4k capable phones come out in the future as 2k resolution has some pixelation but if the content pulls you in it fades away. For the particular there is chroma away from the center of the lenses from the simple fresnel lenses but this also fades if you become submerged. Currently I think there are performance limits on resolution for 360 video as 180 video looks much better and as of this writing there is a lot of great material to keep my interest. I understand that a year ago the ecosystem would have been sparse and it was easy to lose interest. I have been a gamer ever since watching my parents play donkeykong country and little has got my heart racing like zombies attacking me in stereoscopic 3D. I am excited for the experience possibilities with VR and I cant wait to see what is next for mobile VR.

I bought this expecting so much more. Firstly, it is comfortable works as advertised. My issue with this headset was the fact I was rocking a Pixel 3 xl which barely fit into the headset, allowed more light than I would like ii, and my god did I have issues pairing the controller. I ended up going with a third party headset that came with a controller that is daydream compatible, cost less and came with headphones attached. I bought this at the 49.99 sale price and I still think its just barely worth it, and this is coming from someone who is trying to live completely submerged in the Google ecosystem. The benefits of the headset are size as its small and does look aesthetically pleasing, not unlike may other headsets. The video clarity was definitely less than superb, there are no focal adjustments whatsoever, it is big enough to fit your face if you have glasses. I wear glasses. Really my biggest grip is getting the controller to pair and stay paired, had no issues with other daydream compatible controllers.

Nice VR experience with this headset if your phone is supported by Daydream. I only wish the resulution was higher...thus the 4 star rating... but smartphone displays are just not high enough resolution to support it. But Google did a nice job with the GUI interface. It's very easy to navigate and there are a lot of apps available today...I know early reviews said there were not many games and apps but the selection is pretty good as of Aug. 2017.If you see color fringing as you look to the side within the headset what you need to do is adjust the headset padding that touches your face so that your face will sit closer to the two lenses. I lifted the three Velcro fasteners and pushed the foam in towards the lenses. This greatly reduced the color fringing and enhanced the experience because the field of view increased as well. So play with this adjustment and you will know when you get it right. Enjoy! I know I will.

Packaging:1) Instructions - none;2) USB-C charging cable for remote - not included;3) Designed to easily rip apart and become unreturnable.Setup:1) E-mail;2) G-mail;3) Payment method;4) BT keeps dropping connection with remote;5) Access to your contacts, photos, files, messages, calls, location, finances - it's like a clingy girlfriend!Usage:1) Major gap between headset and nose - cheekbones hurt after 5 minutes;2) Forget about putting S8+ in case;3) Kept pressing volume button even on a naked phone;4) Field of view sucks;5) Was expecting imprint of a big letter "L" on my forehead, to be branded as proud owner (read "sucker") of Google Daydream, but even that you have to do yourself.Enjoy, ladies and gentlemen.