The first time we had official knowledge of them was at Google I / O 2016. Later, at the event on October 4, where the new Google Pixel and Pixel XL were also presented, the company officially announced them. We talk about new Daydream View virtual reality glasses.
Finally, The Daydream View will be put on official sale next November 10 and its launch will not be limited to the United States as usual, but will also be available in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia.
In the United States, their release will be limited to Slate and at a later date, they can also be purchased from Crimson and Snow. Customers will be able to purchase these Google Daydream View light and comfortable in appearance and made of a soft and breathable fabric at a price of 79 dollars. In the front part of the accessory you can place a smartphone like the new one pixel while the Daydreams will be secured to the head by means of an elastic and adjustable strap.
Google DayDream View too includes a small capsule-shaped remote control that "provides astonishing precision", they say from 9to5Google. The battery has a capacity of 220 mAh and grant a autonomy of up to 12 hours while charging is done via a USB-C cable.
In addition to being available in the Google Store, the Daydream View can also be purchased from November 10 at:
- United States: Verizon and Best Buy for $ 79
- Canada: Bell, Rogers, Telus and Best Buy for $ 99 (CAD)
- UK: EE and Carphone Warehouse for £ 69
- Germany: Deutsche Telekom for € 69
- Australia: Telstra and JB Hi-Fi for $ 119 (AUD)
The first applications to be compatible with Daydream include YouTube VR, Play Movies and Street View, as well as others from third parties. The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times will offer VR journalism experiences. Also various games like invasion!, Gunjack 2: End of Shift, and the delivery of Harry Potter Fantastic beasts and where to find them will be compatible.