Galaxy XR launch event draws staggering viewership in just 2 weeks, is VR b

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An entire decade has passed since Samsung released its cheap, phone-powered Gear VR headset, and nearly 10 years have gone by since the original HTC Vive VR headset went on sale. Yeah, time flies. But despite VR/XR technology steadily evolving, the market has remained very niche. What gives?



It's tempting to say that the reason why we haven't yet witnessed a true VR revolution is that people are not interested in the technology. But the immense number of views on Samsung's recent Galaxy XR launch event suggests otherwise.



Here are some interesting stats anyone can verify by visiting Samsung's official (global) YouTube channel.

• Galaxy S25 Unpacked event: 33 million views in 9 months.
• Galaxy S25 Edge event: 21 million in 9 months.
• 2025 foldable Galaxy Unpacked: 28 million views in 3 months.
• Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 event: 20 million views in 2 months.
• Galaxy XR launch event: 83 million views in 2 weeks.

That's a staggering amount of Galaxy XR launch event views in such a short time, especially compared to other Samsung events throughout the year.








Of course, YouTube views don't translate to equal sales. It's not like 83 million people have bought the Galaxy XR headset. Nevertheless, the sheer interest in the Galaxy XR headset is impressive.



Galaxy XR might not be the perfect product, but it looks promising for what it is, and the fact that it is significantly cheaper than Apple's headset may have drawn a lot of attention early on.



Even so, it's not cheap. You have to pay at least $1,799 for Samsung's XR experience or more if you want any accessories.



As far as actual sales are concerned, we'll have to wait and see how Samsung's newest device performs. The price has remained a barrier to entry despite the gap between Galaxy XR and Apple Vision Pro.



And as far as I can tell, the inherent drawbacks that come with the form factor — such as the need for special prescription lenses for some users — still exist. The need for prescription lenses is one thing that is keeping me from jumping on the VR/XR bandwagon.



But while I think that the VR revolution hasn't yet happened for the same reasons as ever, the lack of consumer interest isn't among them. These recent YouTube stats say as much.



No matter the sales numbers, millions of people are curious to see where the next chapter of VR and XR could be. And if you ask me, this curiosity, at the very least, seems promising for the future of the tech.



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