Google’s Daydream View VR headset will be available from November 10

Last month, Google at its Pixel event introduced the Daydream View VR headset and started taking pre-orders a couple of weeks back. Now Google has announced the availability details of the VR headset.

The Daydream View VR headset will be available in the U.S, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and Australia from November 10 via Google Store and third party retailers. It will have a price tag of $79 (Rs. 5,280) and comes in Slate color. It will also be available Snow and Crimson colors in the coming days.

Pricing & availability details

United States: Verizon, Best Buy; $79 (USD)
Canada: Bell, Rogers, Telus, Best Buy; $99 (CAD)
United Kingdom: EE, Carphone Warehouse; £69 (GBP)
Germany: Deutsche Telekom; €69 (EUR)
Australia: Telstra, JB Hi-Fi; $119 (AUD)

The DayDream View comes with Daydream controller which slides right inside the headset when not in use. The VR headset is compatible with Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones and supports apps like YouTube, Street View, Play Movies and Google Photos. Other compatible phones are expected to be announced in the coming months.

Apps and game set to be available at launch

Hulu VR in the U.S., which will offer Hulu’s entire library
YouTube VR
Google Play Movies
Street View
Invasion, a VR animation
Star Chart for real time space simulation
VR news apps from the New York Times, the Guardian and the Wall Street Journal
Exclusive VR experience for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Games like Danger Goat, Hunter Gate, Wonderlade, Mekorama, Need for Speed: No Limits VR, Home Run Derby and CCP’s Gunjack 2: End of Shift.

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