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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

    Fun vr

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

    First time user awesome enjoy the concept of the device. Kids love. Need to break often though due to dizziness. Enjoying it a lot thou gh

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

    New VR is great!

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

    It is thinner the the first and and with the added home button, navigating through the VR is easy.

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

    Not yet compelling enough to purchase

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

    I acquired this as a "bonus" when I bought my new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phone. It was given as a promo with the purchase along with a $400 BestBuy gift card. It is a novelty and I think it would be a lot more popular with kids than with grandparents...Still, the technology is amazing. I just don't think I'll use it very much.

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

    Ok

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

    It is ok. My daughter uses this the most. I have no idea if we would get another one.

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

    Fun product

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

    We really enjoyed this product. Occasionally had trouble connecting to phone though.

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

    Great experience but

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

    It has limited applications without making more purchases. Despite this, it is very fun to wath videos and play games that are available.

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

    First VR set. Pretty cool!

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    Got this VR set with a phone promotion and now I am totally hooked on virtual reality

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

    Full Product

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

    I love this item for my children. Lots of fun! Had not idea what this was until I got and had a chance to use it. Would highly recommend.

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

    So cool.

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

    I saw these VRs all over the holidays and was a bit skeptical but thought I would give it a look see.So cool.Amaziing actually. Very fun.

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

    It's the best

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

    I love this thing, hours of fun, very pricey but for what it costs, it was worth it, hope PlayStation can come up with more awesome games

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

    Not bad but has a long way to go.

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

    Set up is easy. Navigation is easy. Used with my Samsung galaxy s6. I was not impressed with the clarity of the screen. I've been told about the " screen effect " and now I see what people are talking about. Mphone also overheated after 15-20 min of use. I returned my purchase since 15 - 20 minutes of use is pretty bad.

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

    Great Vr

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

    I bought this for myself and loved it so much I got it for my two girls for Christmas

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

    Samsung vr headset

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

    Bought for my husband who had no interest in owning now thinks this is a awesome and wonderful product and Loves it, lol and I agree! !!

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

    Great gift

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

    I bought this Samsung gear vr for my son for graduation and he absolutely loves it. He watches Netflix and plays games on it. Great product.

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

    Great Virtual Reality device

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

    I'm having fun using this device with my Galaxy 7. The only issue is that the phones protective case came be on when using this device.

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

    Kids seem to like it

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

    I have not even tried it and really do not have any desire but kids seem to like it.

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

    Can't wait

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

    Can't wait till your able to do more stuff with it but overall great product for now

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

    Needs vent holes

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

    It can become foggy making it hard to use. The unit could use a few more vent holes.

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

    Unbelievable virtual experience!

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    We got this as a free gift when purchasing the Samsung S7. The virtual reality experience is so real and there are plenty available "sites".

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

    Awesome device

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    Feels like im there. I can see everything clearly and the quality of the product is great

    I would recommend this to a friend