Last updated: September 8th, 2017 at 10:01 UTC+02:00


Samsung is still leading the virtual reality race—but probably not for long

Josh L.

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Samsung is still leading the virtual reality race, according to a new report published by research firm IDC; however, like last quarter, Sony is gaining ground with the success of its more functional PlayStation VR headset.

It's hardly a surprise that Samsung has been at the forefront for as long as it has; it regularly awards complimentary Gear VR headsets to customers who pre-order its latest flagship smartphones, including the Galaxy S8.

Related: T-Mobile Galaxy S8 customers can get a free Gear VR with Controller

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But, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. The question is: How long can Samsung maintain its lead, before Sony takes over? At the rate it's churning out new headsets, we'd say a few more months.