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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 5 out of 5 stars

    gear vr

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

    Really glad I bought the Samsung S7 and got this for free. Still trying to figure out a lot of things to do on here but everything I have tried is really cool

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

    Fun

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

    It is fun, but not to watch for too long. May get motion sickness if things like that bother you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Resolution

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good Toy for kids.

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

    Kids love it. Its not 1080P or High Definition. Can't watch a movie.

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

    My first VR ring.

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

    Interesting design, fits well using my S7 Edge. Not enough software out there yet to really stress it.

    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.

    I really like my first taste in the vr experience, so much content and a lot of free content as well..Samsung vr was a hit and my last family reunion.

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

    5 stars for what it is

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

    It isn't a "Rift" and if you know that when you get it, it is great. It does what it is supposed to do and it does it very well. I am satisfied with it.

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

    Fun!

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

    Best VR headset I've used, (tried cardboard, LG VR). Not sure how it would compare to something like Oculus (haven't used it), but for $100, I'd recommend.

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

    Fun

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

    Got this free with my purchase and it was a great bonus. Just a pain taking the phone out of the case.

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

    Very good product, but no game controller.

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

    Minus 1 star for not having a game controller. Otherwise you can play other games using the touch pad.

    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.

    I am having lots of fun watching videos with with the gear VR. The only thing I dislike is it fogs up.

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

    Still beginning

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

    Not very impressed with how the two Samsung products work together (Galaxy S7 and the VR goggles). I have a fast internet connection and very little running on my S7, but the software/updates/installs run slow and the buttons are not intuitive. Maybe it will improve with time, but right out of the box was slow to setup (not like the commercials...)

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

    Love this phone!

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

    This phone replaced my S5. My new phone has great battery life and a nice display. The camera is also an upgrade. I'll have this phone for a long time.

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

    Amazing VR Experience

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

    This new black model is an amazing product. Very comfortable and a lot of free VR content available. Watch the Mr. Robot VR experience, simply life like.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's a decent VR

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

    I am attracted for my 1st VR . Still I face resolution as an issue.

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

    First Time User

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

    This was definitely unexpected. I don't play video games, this was definitely fun and addicting.

    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.

    My twins received one of these for free when they got their first mobile phones. Totally cool. They love to sit and watch Netflix movies with them on.

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

    no problems works as advertised

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

    Could use a bit more ventalation to keep lenses from fogging over but the unit works as advertised.

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

    Interesting but pricey

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

    Used this with Note 7, it is interesting but pricey at $100. The software is buggy, the picture resolution is not HD quality and the lack of built in headphones is annoying, a remote would also be much appreciated. This thing is about one step down from a Oculus Rift. If you are interested in VR go try out a HTC Vive and if you like it, buy a Vive.

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

    Cool

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

    I have only used one time, gave me a headache after about 15 mins. Will have to try again. Cool idea.

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

    Very Cool

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

    Such a great experience. My 10 year old can't get enough. So fun and the graphics are awesome. The games on this are like nothing I've ever played before.

    I would recommend this to a friend