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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 4 out of 5 stars

    So fun

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    Great pic and fun for the he whole house! I would defiantly recommend.

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

    A little gimicky

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    Trendy but fun. Does the trick. Looking forward to see how this develops.

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

    Interesting!

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    Works Great just have glasses So its a bit blurry other then its amazing.

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

    better than expected

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    Got these for my kids and they love them! only down fall i see is the cost of the apps, but the netflix on it is nice

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

    Awesome!

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    Been impressed from the start. Haven't found anything to gripe about yet.

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

    Kid friendly

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    I have yet to use the Gear VR because my daughter took over it. I just love seeing her use it because she be too excited.

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

    Great product

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    Great product. Great value. Item was in stock during Christmas rush.

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

    Fun experience

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    I would recommend to my friends we so fun to use it so fun I love it

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

    Great VR headset

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    Great Vr headset. Beware that Samsung Galaxy S7 active does not fit!

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

    My first VR experience and it was awesome !

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    3D effects and 360 degree views are great! The "turret" shooters are excellent. Paul McCartney music videos are the best.

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

    It's great

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    I don't really use it much but when I have it's a pretty good device

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

    Im very happy with this purchase

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    Got the samsung galaxy s7 plus free virtual reality. Both are very cool

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

    Awesome experience

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    I never thought I would ever use any form of VR head set but have been very pleased with this product. Very comfortable.

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

    An awesome toy and learning device

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    This thing is amazing! The things u can do anr endless and not to mention look amazing. I would recommend thus to everyone

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

    Excellent VR set

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    I started with Google Cardboard and got the Gear VR free with my S6. So far it's a great VR headset and has tons of apps.

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

    new to vr

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    Just tried it out to make sure they work. a little hard to get use to.

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

    Great product

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    My son loves it. Had to up grade his phone so I could getyou phone back.

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

    Lots of fun

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    I wouldn't have bought a VR one my own but since it was free I've been using it. Lots of fun. Would definitely recommend

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

    Fun

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    Super fun and super easy to use. Only downside is the headache it gives.

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

    wow for tech

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    wow on the tech capabilities. still reviewing all options available

    I would recommend this to a friend