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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

Customers are saying

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

    Fun times

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

    Watching others react to what's being seen is a whole mess of fun. Experiencing virtual reality is out of this world.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Phone temperature

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good VR

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

    The VR works great only complaint is it heats up the phone to fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well for our needs

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

    I really like this product. It works very well and it's a lot of fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gear VR

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

    This thing is great. Light weight and easy to set up. Lots of different things to use it for. Got it for free with bundle.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pleasently Surpirsed

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

    If you tried the Google Card board and where underwhelmed you need to try this. I took the risk, and I was blown away!

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

    Very cool!

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

    I was sceptical at first but when I got home and tried it out I feel inlove.. can't believe how real everything looks

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

    LOVE THIS THING! AWESOME!

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

    I LOVE this Gear VR - you gotta try it out! 1st day we had it, we used them for approx 5 hours just enjoying it SO much!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for watching videos

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

    This device is great for watching videos on the go when you don't want to be distracted by the outside world

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great gadget

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

    A lot of fun and everything seems so real. A lot of different content.

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

    Great product

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

    Awesome product this thing is full of entertainment almost as much fun watching others use it as is using it myself.

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

    Fabulous Gift

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

    Purchased for my teenage son. He loves it. Plays games, watches movies and TV shows with no problems. Great purchase.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Very easy to use. Lots of fun to use. Great idea .what took so long

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Love the Gear Vr. Love the view of it. This product is outstanding.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice 3D images

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

    This is perfect! Great game selections, but the only downfall is your battery runs low quick, otherwise, great buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great concept but not refined

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

    I was surprised at how good it is but after using it sometime I did not like it. I do not like the controls on the side of VR, and the picture is a little grainy. The gaming experience might be different but I do not want to invest more money to buy some sort of controller for it. Since I bought it I have only used it twice so I think it is Great but not for everyone.

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

    Truly an awesome experience with this VR Gear

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

    The newest version of the Samsung VR was out of stock when I arrived to make the purchase (during the holiday season). After speaking with the Best Buy associate, I decided that the earlier generation would work for our needs. We are not disappointed. I am not sure what the newer version may do better but we are truly pleased with our version. It is amazing what these do for your viewing experience. I would truly recommend these for anyone interested in the VR experience.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for beginner

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

    Fun for the family. Just uses a lot of battery life on your phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best VR ever

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

    This is one of the best VR out there and It is worth for its money

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

    Totally Awesome!

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

    My kiddos were so excited to get these. Every time we go to best buy they would have to try them out over and over again.

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

    A pretty cool VR goggle that gives you good 3-D an

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

    I got the Gear VR goggles for free when I purchased the new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. They work well considering that you have to use your smart phone is a processor for getting the 3-D video. They do cause your cell phone to work extra hard and actually heat up. The downside is that you have to be online and keep going online to the oculus site to use the goggles. Also the downloads are not cheap and you could end up spending a lot of money if you really wanted to get into using these.

    I would recommend this to a friend