![]() The Daydream View 2 should be a superior Daydream virtual reality headset, though it’s very much an evolution of the original, rather than a revolution. If you haven’t picked up a View already, and like the look of the new version, the wait isn’t exactly a long one. It’s also available right now, whereas the Daydream View 2 isn’t set for release until October 19. At $80, it costs $20 less than its younger sibling. The original Daydream View has an advantage when it comes to pricing. There are also standalone games and experiences like DominoVR, Tiny War, Toy Clash, Chicken Slayer, and Danger Goat, among others, with newly compatible apps becoming available all the time.īecause the underlying hardware of the Daydream platform is dependent on the smartphone that’s running it, it seems unlikely that there will be any sort of generational split with the software. They include the likes of Netflix VR, Jaunt VR, Youtube VR, Hulu, HBO Go VR, Sky VR, and sporting apps like the NBA VR, and NFL VR experiences. Much like the smartphone compatibility, there is no difference between the Daydream View 2 and the original version when it comes to available applications. They include: Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note 8, Asus Xenfone AR, LG V30, Motorola Moto Z, Moto Z Force, Moto Z2 Force, ZTE Axon 7, Huawei Mate 9 Pro, and Porsche Design Mate 9. That’s more than it ever expected to support by this time. There are now 15 mobile handsets that are compatible with Daydream View headsets, with Google listing them all on its compatibility page. Google doesn’t differentiate between headsets in that respect, so whichever version of the View you have, the compatible smartphones should be the same. Smartphone SupportĪlthough the new Daydream View 2 supports Google’s new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones, those have simply become part of the “Daydream Ready” smartphone list. Whether you use it or not though, that strap now has a little pocket in the back for the remote controller too, storing it there rather than in the front of the headset. In case you don’t like the new strap, though, Google has made it easy to remove. That’s probably a good idea, as there is a slight increase in weight of the Daydream 2 over its predecessor. To further improve comfort and weight distribution, the new Daydream View comes with an over-the-top headstrap. That means whether you’re male or female, and whatever your facial structure, the new Daydream View 2 should be more comfortable to wear for longer periods. It has also reportedly tested it on a larger number and wider variety of users. With the new Daydream View 2, Google has overhauled its foam padding, making it larger and softer. Some found that it pressed too heavily on their cheekbones, and face shape seemed to play a particular role in how comfortable a user found it. ![]() Although we found the original Daydream View to be a comfortable portable VR headset, not everyone was so fortunate. ComfortĪrguably the biggest changes made to the second-generation Daydream headset are in the realm of comfort. While the effect of such a heatsink will depend on how susceptible your particular device is to overheating, that should have a tangible effect on your VR experience by helping stave off a forced exit due to hardware problems. When in use, it helps cool the smartphone, and allows for longer sessions of high-performance virtual reality before having to stop to let the smartphone cool off. Just as important though, is that this makes the Daydream field of view comparable to that of the Samsung Gear VR.Īnother addition that won’t make the specifications list, is a new heatsink built into the Daydream View 2. It represents an 11 percent increase in the field of view, and is said to be a noticeable difference when in use. Those lenses enable an additional 10 degrees field of view, which may not seem like a lot, but should make a big difference to the immersive feeling of Daydream VR. The controllers are the same, the sensor suite is the same and the color options aren’t even that different. The only real changes by the numbers are a slight increase in the dimensions and weight of the 2017 model, a mildly expanded field of view, and a price bump of $20. Looking at the specifications, you’d be forgiven for thinking that not much has changed between the two versions of the Daydream View. Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note 8, Asus Xenfone AR, LG V30, Motorola Moto Z, Moto Z Force, Moto Z2 Force, ZTE Axon 7, Huawei Mate 9 Pro, Porsche Design Mate 9
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