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This makes it very tough to enjoy with friends out of the box
I will first say that this thing has a few major cons:
1. Overheating - It will run on my Galaxy S6 Edge for maybe 10min with video before it overheats. This makes it very tough to enjoy with friends out of the box.
2. Most of the games can not be played because there it does not come with a controller. It is hard to even find the Samsung controller. I have purchased four games that I was excited to play and still have not been able to play them. I have tried the PS4 controller, but it does not work.
3. The sensor that detects if the device is being worn also makes it very tough to let little people watch or use the device. It will shut off when removed and requires the new wearer to press a button. As you are not wearing it, and can't see what the wearer is seeing, it is tough to let them use it.
HOWEVER, This thing is amazing. For the cost of a family of four to see a movie with drinks and a popcorn (wow, that use to be about $10!), you get to experience whole new worlds. Even the pictures of foreign and local places are amazing! I love watching my little ones reach around to touch things that aren't there or watching friends jump while watching horror videos.
Below are some workarounds to the issues above
1. Build a cooling unit. I have some images of what I built for about $20. This fan is dead silent and keeps my phone cooler than it normally is in my pocket (~70'F).
2. Controllers are available, I just haven't ordered one yet. I hear the Moga controllers work well.
3. Put a piece of tape over the sensor. It will then stay on so that the device can be shared with other less capable people.
January 2016 · Cell Phones and Accessories