Best Accessories for Samsung Gear VR

The SteelSeries Stratus XL is a favorite controller around these parts because of its stellar design and its great compatibility with both Android and Windows 10.

If you own an Xbox One you already have a more than capable Bluetooth controller for Android. It's as simple as holding down the pairing button on the controller and going through the usual Bluetooth pairing process on your phone.

This controller is perfect for those who don't want to spend more than $30 on a controller for your phone, and also is designed with a foldable phone holder for the gaming sessions when you're not using Gear VR.

VR is all about full immersion so you will really appreciate the quality of a good pair of over-the-ear headphones such as these from Sennheiser. These are wired which is fine for Gear VR and they sound fantastic.

Lightweight and comfortable, the OnePlus Bullets are a great option for daily use let alone just for Gear VR. They're affordably priced with better than average sound quality and a great design.

One of the biggest selling points for Samsung Gear VR (and mobile VR in general) is the portability. This travel case is specifically designed for the Gear VR with room for your Stratus XL controller, charging accessories and a pair of headphones.

Not all essential VR accessories are high tech. Having a couple gentle microfiber cloths around is key to keeping the headset lenses clear of dust and sweat. Buy in bulk and never be without one.

Samsung always does a good job of including expandable storage with its flagships. Some extra storage is great no matter which Samsung phone or Gear VR headset you're using. Samsung just happens to offer the best value for microSD.

Samsung recommends that you only use Samsung charging accessories with the Gear VR, so that's what we'll recommend. It's always good to have an extra5V/2A wall adapter handy and you can use the included cable here with the Gear VR's USB-C adapter, or supply your own USB-C cable.