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Point, shoot, drag and tilt in the virtual universe with this Gear VR controller. Ergonomically proportioned and equipped with a touchpad and the familiar Gear VR buttons, this controller feels comfortable and adds a new dimension to your gameplay. An internal gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetic sensor make this Bluetooth Gear VR controller an intuitive addition to your gaming kit.
 
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Takes Gear VR to another level!
on April 28, 2017
Posted by: Jack
I'll start by saying that this controller is a must-have for Gear VR owners. If you were on the fence about getting a Gear VR, then this controller will more than make it worth your while. Now here's a more detailed breakdown..
The Good: This controller makes navigating through menus much more convenient since it acts like a laser pointer or wii remote. Having virtual models of the controller or what it represents in a game is also super cool. Games that use the controller are made much the better for it, as the natural "point and shoot" mechanics feel so immersive, and there are new apps arriving pretty much daily.
The Bad: There is no positional tracking of the controller, only rotational and tilt tracking. Also there is no vibration at all to simulate actions in VR (i.e. shooting a gun). Together, these limit the final immersive feeling of the VR controller. The batteries are also not rechargeable, which I would normally expect from an official Samsung accessory. Finally, you will have to recenter your controller a lot in-app, but it's a single button press process, so you can pretty much ignore this problem.
Final Verdict: (See above) Although this controller is not perfect, I'd rate it a 10/10 for what it is, and the fact that mobile VR is still a new and limited technology at the moment. For $40 this is a no-brainer purchase
My Best Buy number: 4312066167
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Point, shoot, drag and tilt in the virtual universe with this Gear VR controller. Ergonomically proportioned and equipped with a touchpad and the familiar Gear VR buttons, this controller feels comfortable and adds a new dimension to your gameplay. An internal gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetic sensor make this Bluetooth Gear VR controller an intuitive addition to your gaming kit.
 

Does this controller works only as a trigger or does it also produce in-game moves like the gamepads of an htc vive?

It does cause some in-game movement (rotational and tilt), but it is in a fixed spot in space due to the fact mobile VR is limited. So not as immersive as the HTC vive but it works well for what it is
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