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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 5856 reviews

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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

    Very cool

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

    I actually haven't even opened it. It came free with my phone. I plan to sell it, but I've heard great things.

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

    Fun

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    Really cool experience, everyone enjoys trying it out. The video quality using the S7 with the VR is great.

    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.

    So many things that you can do and they are only getting better.

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

    Virtually cool

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

    This thing is cool! Like watching a movie screen, some of the stuff can cause disorientation.

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

    Great

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

    Its a great gift from me to me. This is a very nice product.

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

    Great introduction to VR

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

    I have used this as an introduction to colleagues and friends to have them experience VR and it works well.

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

    Samsung Gear Vr

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

    This is super cool technology, and the new 3D ability is awesome! The only thing missing is 4K compatibility.

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

    Excellent VR Technology Goggles!

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

    These Samsung VR goggles and the technology behind them is Amazing! Purchased two pairs as gifts. Very Happy!

    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 got this free with my phone purchase, VR gear turns my already great note 5 from a phone to an gaming system

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

    Took a while to master controls

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    It was challenging to first understand how this worked. After I figured it out, it is so amazing!

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

    Fun Experience

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

    Fun product, but wouldn't wear them for a long period of time.

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

    Works ok

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

    Amazing but very uncomfortable after wearing it for an hour

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

    Great idea

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

    Need developers to keep up withit now! Came with phone purchase, not sure if I would have bought it otherwise.

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

    Awesome

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

    This product is great. It's comfortable with a cool frost look.

    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.

    Works great. I like all the 360 apps and videos. I also really like the 360 VR Poker game, It's Awesome!

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

    VR headset

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

    Excellent unit comfortable when paired with a Bluetooth earphone superb clarity and unparalleled realism.

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

    81 year old can use it, so can you!

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

    My 81 year old father enjoyed playing the games in 3D. Amazing to see how anyone could enjoy this product.

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

    Awesome

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

    Love the quality. Feels so real. Fun and great software to load

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

    It works

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    It's very adequate. It's very adequate. It's very adequate.

    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.

    Got this for christmas. Though most apps are paid ones, there are still a few free ones that are worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend