Customers enjoy the Gear VR's virtual reality features, ease of use, and immersive experiences. Many also appreciate its reasonable price and compatibility with select Samsung phones, finding it fun and entertaining. However, some users point out that the device drains phone battery life and can cause the phone to become quite warm. Concerns were also raised regarding the resolution and the amount of available content.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SO COOL.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Some of the videos on this are interactive. There is a creepy clown one which is spooky but fun. There's a nature one that's amazing. This is really great thing to try out with other people, or maybe you know someone who doesn't get out much, or a senior, they would love this. As you move your head its almost as if you really are looking around at a river and trees. you feel like you're almost there. Just make sure you have a cleared out space or someone guiding you so you bump into things.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Can improve but good
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Awesome idea. However, the lenses inside can heat up and fog. Each lens needs to be adjustable individually because sometimes vision can vary for each eye. The buttons on the side can sometimes be problematic if you're watching movies and lying down.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
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Immersion
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WOW
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Totally immersive experience. Takes a bit of getting used to it at first, but then the experiences are quite extraordinary.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Vr
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely a Must Have!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you have the Samsung phone compatible with this VR headset, then you need to get these. They are definitely worth the money.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
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Vr
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Entertainment
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The Gear VR was a great experience .It has a very realistic feel to it .But It would be nice if it worked with more phones.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
fun
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this item was good for the price great feature and easy to use.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
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Resolution
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great concept.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great concept and good selection of apps, however there is a convoluted process to get your own 3d content to play on the phone. Also the resolution is not very good either with 1080p or 4k sourced content.
Would I have waited for another phone promo where I could save $100 instead of getting this free? Yes
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for viewing
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Great for viewing, and sharing with others. The graphic are awesome as well.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Awesome little gadget
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For the price it's great for what it does. Content is very limited though.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Immersion
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Occulus
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really like my viewer because it is like I am really in the places that I am viewing.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome first try
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Not a bad outcome for Samsung even though it's quite expensive if you buy it separately. But since it's free, it's a great deal.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
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Vr
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Just ok
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Big hype , pretty cool if u don't have anything around u, can cause aheadache
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun new technology...
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One of the best in its class of VR devices. However this is a new technology, limited content (although Samsung has a larger library), discomfort on the face if you use it for extended period of time, grainy picture (because the screen is magnified with magnifying lenses).
But, it is worth the money...experience is still amazing and new content is slowly being added.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Vr
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
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This is such a cool $100 item. Movies, games, tours, and travels around the globe. Well worth the price and has amazing reality
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
fun
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fun to play with. The kids like it more than we do. It is very easy to use.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Phone temperature
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great item
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Gear is very entertaining. Only negative is phone heats up very quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Vr
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it
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this came with my phone didn't really want it but now i cant put it down
I would recommend this to a friend
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Vr
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Saw videos of this online. Went to the store to try it and had to buy it. I love seeing other countries in vr. Highly recommend
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great deal
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The VR was included in a awesome deal with the s7, great birthday day gift.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works far better than expected
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This came with the Galaxy S7 Edge that my son got. I was skeptical about this at first, to be honest, but it really works very well and is pretty impressive.
I don't know if I would pay full price for this by itself, but bundled with other products, it is definitely a great addition. I wish it were backwards compatible with earlier phones, but I realize that isn't realistic.
This review is from Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White