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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 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 3 out of 5 stars

    A great concept

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

    I purchased the Oculus VR set after hearing good things from a friend and reviews online. I got it just in time for the Olympics and it was an interesting experience, but would have been more improved if things weren't so grainy. I wasn't able to read the shirts on the backs of the US men's basketball team, despite adjusting the focus wheel (and I didn't have a plastic protective backing on the lenses.) Perhaps I got a defective unit, or it was a user error, but so far it hasn't been a "must have" accessory for my new S7.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun Toy if you don't get sick

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

    It's a toy - if you aren't expecting to be utterly blown away, then buy this and have fun. It will load up your phone with files though. Just can't tell my wife I don't love it though, otherwise I'll never hear the end of it.

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

    Pretty cool!

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

    My son got these free with his S7. He loves them. Although there are not a great number of apps available, the apps available are awesome. This product has a great potential for realtors, builders, tourist agents and anyone who wants to give a VR tour. I expect to use it more when the camera that records in VR comes out.

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

    Virtual Reality on the go

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

    I like the ability to watch NetFlix anywhere and enjoy the viewing as if I am watching on the big screen.. It is a little hard to figure out some of the apps but with practice and patience the VR and apps are pretty cool and cutting edge

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

    Ok with the S6 but didn't work with my S7

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

    I bought this for my daughter's S6, and it worked great, so I thought I would try it with my S7, and it wouldn't work with the S7. It worked great with the S6 and my daughter loves it, tho. Not sure why it wouldn't work with my S7.

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

    Really cool

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

    I accidentally hijacked an entire visit with my brother by getting this out at my parents' house. So far, I have only played with the 360 degree pictures, but he started playing with the games and couldn't put it down for almost an hour.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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    I loved it as soon as i took it out of the box!!!!

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

    Great

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

    VR is great, more apps would be nice. Way to go!!!

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

    Easy to use for a novice like me!

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    Real time in middle of scenery. Awesome experience

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not a fan

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

    I'm not a fan of the VR gear. I'm not much of a gamer & the overall feel of the device will take some getting use to. I took it out the box & played around with it for a few minutes but I don't see myself picking it back up anytime soon.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tech toy

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

    Too real, very realistic. Virtual reality is cool.

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

    Gear vr

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

    I bought it for my bf at the time and he loved it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Heat

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's great

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

    It's good.. It just takes you somewhere else. Only problem was that it makes my phone too hot and it takes time to cool off later on... It's good but I guess mine was still defected

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

    Great entry level VR

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

    Easy to use. The VR environment is amazing. Looking at the waterfalls from 25 feet up and looking down the cascade to the bottom, spellbinding. If your a gamer you will need a swivel chair. Wish graphics a little more HD. Overall great.

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

    Awesome Gadget

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    This product succeeded my expectation! I love it !

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

    Really impressive

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

    Got in my phone package, way more than I expected.

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

    Simply amazing

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    One fantastic experience. ! Truly amazing reality.

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

    Works great

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

    Very cool item that came with my phone. Works well

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

    Great Product

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

    The new Samsung Gear VR is a functional, accessible, and affordable way to play with VR if you have a compatible Galaxy phone, and anyone with even a passing interest in VR should seriously consider giving it a shot. Must have...

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

    VR Gear

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

    This good for a fun time but it give me a headache. There needs to be more free game to play. I had given this to my niece because ever time I use it, it be just for a few minutes.

    I would recommend this to a friend