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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 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

    The Next Step In VR

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

    Definitely the best VR I've ever experienced....hoping to see more content added quickly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Gateway for VR

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

    I was interested in VR and was excited to get my PS VR but didn't want to wait to experience Virtual Reality. This headset is GREAT for people who want to experience VR for the first time. Unlock google cardboard and many other VR headsets for other phones, Gear VR has a touchpad that makes navigating and using your phone very easy. There is a good selection of quality VR experiences for free as well. The only issue I've had is that the micro USB connection to the phone is not as strong as when I first bought it. It became a little loose after use. It still works great but I'm worried that the loose USB unit might cause problems in the future. Otherwise, 9/10 would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price, Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    The Gear VR's relatively low price belies a compelling VR experience, and the games are quickly catching up to the hype. The headset is fairly light, and offers a completely cordless experience.

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

    Great for short term use or traveling

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

    To be honest I did not expect much for this product but I was very surprised at how cool it was and how much everyone in the family enjoyed using it. I've had it now about a month and people still use it. I have yet to travel with it but I suspect it will be excellent for travel because you can be in a plane right next to the seat in front of you and feel like you're in a movie theater. The only drawback the weight of the device starts to become a little bit much after 1 hour or more. The other slight annoyance which you forget about quickly is if you look up with your eyes to the corners it becomes a little bit blurry as you get out of the focal range... seems to be a limit of a fixed eye to eye spacing and not all humans are the same. My kids enjoyed it a lot but it's worth noting that it listed as ages 13 and up but I'm not sure why. If you are prone to motion sickness I would not suggest this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love VR is just the begining intro for the future.

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

    Love it, make me a kid again, when I show this to my friends in our gatherings on the weekends, I get the some insane reactions from my friends when using the VR set, for the price is a very good set to start immersing on the VR world. Great work Samsung.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent device

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

    This is a great device. Tried the one for note 4 at my local best buy and loved it then.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Cool

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

    Didn't know what to expect or how much I would use it, but it actually is pretty cool.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Immersion

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    Samsung VR is so amazing you actually feel like your there, All the features are great

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

    Ok but could be better

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

    Movies and certain things get old after a while since the graphics aren't hd or clear to what many would expect these days. For games, its gun you get into the enviroment that surrounds you but its mobile games so nothing too challenging.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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

    A great VR experience, but it is only usable for 10 - 15 minutes at a time before phone gets too hot and shuts down. Definitely not good for the phone, so it is being returned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Virtual reality!

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

    Used with a galaxy S series phone. Never realized how much you can do. Awesome device

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

    Must have for Samsung S6 owners!

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

    This VR headset is a must buy for any S6 owner. The VR experience is awesome and well integrated with Samsung/Oculus apps. For the price point of $100, you can't go wrong. It's entertaining to watch videos and play games. It definitely immerses you in the VR environment. This is a no-brainer purchase for all S6 owners.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    I love the gear vr is awesome my oboy complaint is that it drains the phone battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung VR (Fun and Enjoyable)

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

    As someone who enjoys new technology. I amazed at the experience and content, as well as ease of use with this VR headset. Very easy to use and setup, and exceeded my expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So fun

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

    This thing is awesome. We love letting friends try it out to see their reaction...

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Feels like I'm in another world when I'm wearing them I recommend watching a movie

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product

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

    It is amazing technology for the money. It really feels like your in another world.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Phone temperature

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    VR

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

    Great experiences have been had and there are more and more adventures awaiting on a daily basis. Only drawback, the phone gets pretty warm and the battery drains quickly

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    No words can actually describe how amazing these are. The graphics are excellent the scary games will have you screaming it's completely amazing. Have amazing games I recommend 100% for all ages but I think me as an adult female I enjoy it more!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice VR

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

    Bought for my husband. Easy to set up. Fits his S7 edge perfectly. Would be better if the case didn't have to be taken off of his phone and fit over eyeglasses.

    I would recommend this to a friend