Google Daydream View 2 overview

The Google Daydream View 2 (2017) is a smartphone VR headset made by Google.

In comparison with this headset’s previous version (Daydream View 2016), it is more comfortable and has a wider FoV.

Daydream View 2 compatible phones

There are many Daydream-ready phones, including: Galaxy S8/S8+/S9/S9+, Google Pixel 2, Asus ZenFone AR, LG V30 and more. Therefore, display type and resolution depend on the user’s chosen device.

The Google Daydream platform is not compatible with iPhones, however.

Google Daydream View 2 main features

  • TV streaming: users can stream their VR experience on a TV for their friends and family to watch.
  • Daydream controller: to intuitively interact with the virtual world.
  • Easy setup: it is easy to insert a smartphone into the headset thanks to a simple latch.
  • Controller storage: the Daydream View’s headstrap features a special slot to store the Daydream controller.
  • Daydream platform: users have access to hundreds of games and can watch movies with their Google headset.

Google Daydream View 2 price

This Google smartphone VR headset is available at the manufacturer price of $99, which includes the Daydream controller.

The Daydream View 2 comes in three different colors: Charcoal, Fog or Coral.

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