In the last hours it has transpired in the network of networks that Samsung would be preparing a new model of its Gear VR virtual reality glasses. The Korean giant continues to bet heavily on this new fashion of virtual spaces adapted to video games and other audiovisual content, supporting its top-of-the-range terminals.

'New Gear VR' would arrive next to the Galaxy Note 7

The new Samgung glasses, Gear VR, will come hand in hand with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, being compatible with this and the Galaxy 6 (in all its variants), Galaxy 7 and the Galaxy Note 5. The source indicates that these new glasses They would be called 'New Gear VR' instead of the classic 'Gear VR 2' and that will be revealed on August 2.

Recall that the Samsung Gear VR is a virtual reality glasses with a viewing angle of 96 degrees that was only compatible with new Samsung phones, such as the Galaxy Note 5, the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 Edge or the Galaxy S6 Edge +. Apparently Samsung will keep all these devices as compatible for the use of virtual reality.

Samsung maintains low-cost strategy for its VR glasses

The new Gear VR will cost 90 euros, which is more or less the price of the current version. What will happen to the buyers of the current version? As it is not officially announced, it is difficult to know if there will be any kind of 'renewal plan' to be able to switch to the new glasses paying any difference, and there are also no details on the improvements implemented in the 'New Gear VR'.

The source also indicates that the Korean giant would be marketing this device with a model number SM-R323 (its predecessor was the SM-R322) and a USB Type-C connector. If the price and the consequent improvements that the device will have in its new generation are confirmed, it seems a tempting bet.