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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 5856 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Vr
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    new experience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What I like about it: the best VR I ever tried, price wise it's very great deal. what I didn't like: battery killer, and it cause me a headache when using it for a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Start

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After playing with Google Cardboard, I decided to take the plunge and buy this. I'm very impressed with this especially at the price point. Kids had lots of fun looking thru the "binoculars" and wanted their own

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AWESOME Virtual Reality Glasses!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love these Samsung VR Gear Glasses! They are truly amazing and extremely entertaining. I was afraid there wouldn't be enough apps to enjoy them with, but after I set them up I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were numerous both in free apps and purchasing apps. Was literally sitting the living room with Elliott from Mr. Robot and was in the jungle of The Legend of Tarzan with the ape. I'm going to have way too much fun exploring all these apps and maybe I'll make my own with their 360 next year. Resolution is good, but for the price is great! Great price and great starter VR Glasses. Try them! You'll love them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These things were awesome, the value was amazing. The idea of virtual reality for $100.00 is out of this world. Unfortunately I did have to return mine they did not work for my wife due to her heath issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun gadget to have.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I haven't had a chance to really use the Gear VR yet as I don't have any movies, but I did use it in an experimental way on other things. It was an awesome experience. My only complaint is the Gear VR sits a little heavy on my nose and has a tendency to block the flow of air making breathing difficult. For the awesome experience I would recommend this to my friends though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have the Google cardboard that I got from Google io and was looking for an upgrade. This is definitely that. I can't even use Google cardboard anymore. There aren't as many vr apps as there are on cardboard but the ones that are on the Oculus store are awesome. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very entertaining

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I tried this in the store and I was hooked! I have not used it at home because I have to get a compatible phone. Plus, I want it to be a surprise for my kids at Christmas. Good price too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its no Rift or Vive but what would you expect, its for a cell phone. I enjoy how easy to use it is and the fact the surprising amount of apps. Bought it because it was on sale and don't have a lot of time for it but the Netflix experience is quite enjoyable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    this thing is awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i actually feel like i am right there in the pyramids. the movies look just like you are in the theater. i originally bought it for my computer nerd son but i fell in love with it and he is on his own now. (he is 21)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product - Heat Issue in S6 Edge

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Product, Able to use for 12-15 min and Show Unit heat up message. I will recommended only in S7 Series. Not For S6 because of Only Heat issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    This was made specifically for note 7

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would recommend this product. But it was built for note 7 and it has been discontinued. It will work with other Samsung phone with the provided adapter. But a smart buyer probably would but the old version, You can find it refurbished very cheap. S7 and S7 edge work with older version and this one with the supplied adapter. But you can find old version much cheaper and the difference is old version 96 degree field of view the new one is 101 degree field of view not much difference. The plug in on this new model is made for note 7 USB C connector but it does come with adapter. Great cheap way to get a taste of Vr and whats to come!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Virtual Reality is Here

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased the Samsung Edge Phone. This was an excellent accessory to buy. It is truly amazing when you put them on. You literally enter another world. I love these VR goggles and highly recommend them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing VR headset, great entry to VR

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my Gear VR. Watching 3D VR movies on this is amazing, its in your face! Overall, I feel this is a great entry level product into the VR environment and you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars since it uses your existing Samsung phone. The quality is pretty good, altough on my Note 5 you can see individual pixels on the screen which detracts from the experience slightly, but you get over it fast. The VR is awesome. Quick tip : if you get fog on the lenses, just heat up your goggles with a blow dryer. It has to do with the temp difference from the goggle lenses to your skin. Enjoy and have fun!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well, but I don't use it much.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Gear VR works just fine for entry level phone VR. I don't think it's great, only because I don't think this is the way to go. Loading up your phone with VR apps takes up tons of space, kills your battery, and is just not something you will return to often. If you want to sample VR, this is your best bet without spending any real money. Otherwise, get an oculous go, or psvr

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great gear to go with my Samsung Galaxy edge 6

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's easy to use and the download work great with the gear but the gear it not that comfortable on the face.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Resolution

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung VR is ok for what is costs

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This VR headset is a great way to see if you like VR and can handle it because this headset works with select Samsung phones, the headset itself isn't expensive. If I had one complaint it would be that the resolution isn't really that high, but for what you pay for this headset, it's about what I would have expected. If you want to try VR and don't want to drop 600-1300.00 on a VR headset plus a PC to plug into, then this is a decent start.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So much fun.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was kinda iffy about getting it at first. But after I tried it and play some of the games, I was hooked. I thought I was gonna feel dizzy too but that was the case. Waiting for the ps4 VR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Phone temperature

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product for a great price!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I actually got mine free with the S7 but it's still only $99, and worth it. My only problem is there's too much to do and not enough time. It also tends to heat the phone up pretty quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Virtually insane!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've never experienced something so different and entertaining in a while. This headset absolutely never fails to amaze me. Playing video games and watching movies via this headset makes me feel like I'm the only one that exists in that moment. It's so surreal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome product for s6, s6 edge, s6 edge plus and note 5! T-mobile just updated their note 5 and s6 edge plus to work with Gear VR! It's light, comfortable, no fog, no overheating like on the old version for note 4. Get the bigger phones for more real eastate.

    I would recommend this to a friend