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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

    Great

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

    Not a bad side Tech item to go along with my note 7

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

    Virtual reality truly upclose

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    Like you're right there. We're about to order more games for cheapto see what it's really like.

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

    Great for first vr

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    I definitely enjoy it its not crystal clear but I think it's great for first generation

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

    Very realistic and fun

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

    Gear VR is a adventure. Everything is so realistic

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

    Fun to play with

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

    Got it free when I pre-ordered. It is a fun extra to the fun! Pretty realistic & neat to experience

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

    Great

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    Great to play vr games without spending a fortune.

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

    Interesting but headaches

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    Cant wear this longer than 30 mins before i get dizzy. Great concept but isnt for everyone.

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

    Awesome

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    Great product I would most differently recommend this product to anyone with a compatible phone.

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

    Awesome technology

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    I was blown away by this technology. The roller coaster ride actually made us sick to stomach!

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

    Amazing experience

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    Couldn't be happier. Went from cheaper view master to this! Brought this to work and it was a hit!!

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

    AMAZING

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    Absolutely amazing that something this inexpensive could bring so much enjoyment. A must buy.

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

    real cool item

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

    this is such a cool item and great quality of viewing area, KIDS ARE HAVING GREAT TIME WITH IT.

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

    Amazing VR Gear

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    I Love the experience of playing video games with it

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

    Best VR currently available

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    Enhances viewing pleasure. Needs more games but otherwise way better than others I have used.

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

    This is cool

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

    Thought it would be a gimmic but it is so much more!

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

    Best cell phone yet

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

    I'm loving this phone. Thought the change in size from the Note3 might of been a problem but nope.

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

    Great Experience

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    The VR is so realistic. It makes you want to reach out and touch the objects in front of you.

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

    WOW

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    I could not believe how real like VR was. This works great with the phone. So happy I got it!

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

    Really cool

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    Really really cool device...glad I have it! Virtual reality is complimentary to the new technology

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

    Great product

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

    This virtual reality tool is awesome, and getting free for my phone purchase was an added bonus.

    I would recommend this to a friend