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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 4 out of 5 stars

    VR is like being there

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

    This is a great way to see things and places you have never seen before. I feel as if I'm really there. A different view with every turn of the head.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Immersion

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    This is cool

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

    It's a cool product, no doubt about that. But I really don't need it and if it didn't come in a package deal with my Galaxy S7, I would not have it today.

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

    Awesome Experience!!!

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

    I picked the headset up at my local Best Buy, about a month ago, and have been completely enthralled with my purchase since. The Samsung and Occulus software has kept me with seemingly endless amounts of programs and games to explore. Good Job Samsung! Couldn't be happier.

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

    Good product

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

    Good product. Service was average. Probably wii never buy a phone there. I bought the note 7, and between 5 visit and 20 , and them messing up on my phone bill twice. It was a terrible experience.

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

    It's Fun

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

    It's lots of fun, just wish it didn't make me use so much of my phone memory for the apps. would love it if the apps would save to the sd card instead

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

    An exciting trip into a virtual 3D experience.

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

    I received my oculus as a Christmas gift from my wife. She had reviewed it in a major consumer oriented publication, where it received high marks for quality. I'm very satisfied with the Oculus.

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

    Awesome VR for Galaxy s7 edge

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

    The VR headset is amazing. I have enjoyed watching videos and playing games on it. The customer service agent was great at helping me make up my mind on which product to purchase, and he helped me check out. 5 minute visit and I got exactly what I came for. Great product!

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

    Sold it

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

    Never used this product. Got it free with purchase of s7 edge but figured it a senseless unit. If you get it, i hope you either have the cash to blow or really need a way to escape bus/airplane rides.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent, but may not be used long-term

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

    Bought as a present for my mother. She thought it was great, but the lack of software and the battery drain can suck the fun out of this wuickly.

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

    Astounding

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

    I got this as a promo freebie when buying the Samsung phone. After downloading the free package I tried it out. I must say, the effects are amazing. I tried Star Chart and found it hard to put down. I am waiting to try out the Oculus RIFT system, which this is taken from.

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

    Interesting Addition to the Galaxy 7

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

    I purchased this after talking with the Samsung rep in the store. Tried it out, and found the visuals stunning, be sure to sit down while observing through it, Wish it worked better with glasses.

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

    Really fun to play with

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

    Got this for my son and his S7 edge. He had a blast playing with it and watching videos. Very comfortable and the phone does not get too hot. I am going to use it to watch a movie soon, just watched previews so far but feels like you are sitting in an empty theater.

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

    Cool effects

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

    I really enjoy the virtual reality games played with this headset. Only negative for me is I wear glasses and have poor vision. Even with the setting adjusted it is still a little blurry for me.

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

    Neat Toy

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

    This was free with the purchase of my Samsung Galaxy S7 phone. Not sure I would purchase it, but it is very neat. Most of the games that are any good cost money although there are some free stuff.

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

    Alright

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

    You get some free decent stuff for vr right away but its not great and some stuff is a little pricey. If your into a somewhat trippy experience its for you and if not then i qouldnt recommend

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

    Amazing images

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

    It's amazing what you can see in the VR gear. it's like you're really there. If you use it too much, you might start finding it hard to focus when you don't have them on. But it will subside.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's cool, but...

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

    It's cool, but there's not enough content available... It's cool, but I wish it was HD... It's cool, but I wish I had full peripheral vision...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ah ok

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

    There isn't enough content for this to be worth buying for me. I do like that it works on a number of Samsung phones and am glad it came free for me.

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

    Fun at a Great Price

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

    I got my money's worth from this item and so did my friend's. I enjoyed carrying it with me and exposing others to it. Definitely worth the smiles!!! A good introduction for people who otherwise never would have experienced a game this way.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Does what it's suppose to do

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

    It does what it's suppose to do, but my wife and I don't use that much. Just because of content and we much rather watch TV or games without it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend