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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

    Welcome to VR

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

    This item opens up a whole new world. Lots to explore for free, and some good paid apps. Gear VR performed flawlessly. Warning: it's easy to fill your phone with all the great apps!

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

    Very cool

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

    Kids and hubby love to use it for games but also love watching Netflix on it as well.

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

    Easy to use, interesting peek at VR

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

    Came free with the phone, will be more interested when they add more things to watch, but good introduction to virtual reality!

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

    Awesome experience

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

    Came with Galaxy S7 edge. We have lots of fun with it. Some of the apps are very large files, and need to be stored on SD card.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Content

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works good

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

    Works good. Seems like not much content but for the content I have used it works good

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

    Lots of fun

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

    I enjoyed this very much. Might become boring after a while but for the cost it was worth the hours of entertainment, especially watching other people getting scared and screaming!

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

    Fun Times

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

    Love this product we use it for the kids and friends when they come visit. Everyone loves it and they all have a hard time putting it down! We are thinking of getting a second one.

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

    Virtual Reality

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

    Take yourself to another place. Just make sure you're sitting down so you won't walk into anything. Amazing how real it seams.

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

    Awesome

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

    It's amazing what these simple goggles can do once your phone is striped into it. It is the beginning of something I'm sure that will get more and more phenomenal as content is released.

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

    Easy to use

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

    Still not sure which is more fun; wearing the goggles or watching other people using them! Some of the apps are absolutely incredible, but beware for those who can get motion sick.

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

    Pretty good

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

    It's a good headset, for the money that you pay for, if you want to try the Vr world. A little uncomfortable but that's 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.

    These things are pretty cool. It's not too bulky or heavy and you put it on and you are in a whole different world. It does kind of stink that you can't wear your glasses with it.

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

    pretty cool!

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

    I got this as a promotion offer when I got my Samsung S7, was not sure what to expect, but over all this thing is pretty cool!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    very exciting gadget

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

    It is great, but too hot if you use continuously, need to be upgraded to solve this issue

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

    Amazing

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

    This device provides laughs all night long. My son loves the roller coaster and other games. Having the control on the side instead of a remote my son would lose was a great idea!

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

    Good for a beginner

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

    After you ise it it can actually give you a head ache put thats normal great to use

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

    Great for movies

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

    The vr goggles are amazing. It's so realistic that you really think you are floating in the main menu room. I had to sit down immediately during my first use. Definitely recommend.

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

    Samsung Gear is so neat!

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

    This mask exceeded my expectations! I was so impressed to how you can view movies and videos as if you're in them. Particularly, when you're watching videos as if you're in the ocean.

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

    The focus is excellent. This device is wonderful

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

    This device is good for watching Netflix. When you want to chill out and tone into movie watching or video gaming, this would be the next choice to enjoy reality and quality time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    uncomfortable

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

    it is very uncomfortable on the bridge of your nose and head straps mess your hair up. very cool to watch 3d and 360 videos and games. visually you have to get used to it. it can make you a little dizzy the more you play with it the more you get used to it. picture quality has a long way to go but a great start for new tech.

    I would recommend this to a friend