The Galaxy Note 8 is pretty much everything we expected, and to make it even better, owners will have a chance to purchase a new Gear VR headset with Controller. The last-gen headset is not compatible with the new Galaxy Note 8, but like before, the new Gear VR is backwards compatible, meaning it works with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, the Galaxy Note 5, and the Galaxy S6 series.
The changes made to the sixth Gear VR headset are just to accommodate the Galaxy Note 8. The new Gear VR is available for pre-order for $129.99 and is expected to go on sale on September 15.
Source: Nextpowerup