Google launches Daydream View VR headset in India priced at Rs 6,499

Google announced its very first VR headset, the Daydream view at the Google IO conference last year. The headset and the controller have finally arrived in India via Flipkart priced at Rs 6499.

Designed and developed by Google, Daydream view delivers simple, high-quality VR. Users can view sports, live events in full 360-degree panoramic view. The Daydream View VR is built on top of Android nougat and is accompanied with a motion controller.

"Daydream View promises users a mesmerising experience. Swim with a pod of dolphins, stand at the edge of a volcano and even visit Pluto with Daydream View. Users can teleport from virtually anywhere to pretty much everywhere. Our aim is to make the VR experience mobile so that customers can easily carry it anywhere with them. We at Google are also working with developers, smartphone companies, and content creators to make VR accessible to all," said Clay Bavor, Vice President of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality at Google.

The Daydream View VR headset functions along the lines of Samsung’s Gear VR and you will need Daydream- supported smartphones for the headset to work. So, for those considering to buy these headsets in India may want to check whether they have a Daydream- ready smartphone first.

The Daydream View VR headset is made up of lightweight fabric and is designed to fit over eyeglasses. The controller lets you interact with the real world, letting you take various actions with the help of motion and gesture sensors with physical buttons.

With the  Youtube VR, users can watch videos on a virtual big screen and experience VR videos from creators around the world. Apps and games on Daydream include  The Turning Forrest, Netflix, Google Play Movies, Need For Speed, The Arcslinger, Wonderglade and more.

The Google Daydream view comes with launch offers. PhonePe users on Flipkart will get a flat Rs 300 off on payment. Also, the first 30 customers will get a Google Chromecast free, and first 50 customers will receive a Google Play Store credit worth Rs 500. With this kind of discounts, it is bound to garner good sales in the market.