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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

  • Quality

    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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very cool and fun to play with.

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

    The item itself is very cool. It's easy to use, comfortable, and lightweight. It also attaches quickly to your phone. It takes a couple minutes to set-up, but as long as you have the apps already, you are good to go. One problem; phone gets hot in a matter of minutes, but I don't think that's the Gear VR's fault, I think it is the phone's fault, or the app that's running, or maybe all 3 working together. Overall....very fun.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The coolest thing a $100 can buy Ever

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

    This is amazing, we are hooked, some of the stuff is a bit scary for kids. Im hoping to see a lot more content though as some of the apps are small and more of a preview of what can come from this technology. The downside is overheating of the phone.

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

    Really fun VR headset

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

    I'm a novice with VR and have played with this headset for a few hours. Pros: Really cool experience, smooth head tracking Cons: A little grainy, people have mixed reactions to focus quality, appears limited to Oculus store/app.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very cool concept

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

    I received these VR goggles for free when I recently upgraded my phone. It is pretty cool to put them on and be transported to another world. The free content I received with them isn't that great. I thought I would get a $50 voucher to purchase what I wanted but it was a pre-selected group of games. A few of them require you to download manuals or the need for a controller to play. VR is still in the early stages so I know there will be some more bumps in the road and I eagerly await new apps/games to be released.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome accessorie

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

    It's super easy to use and really makes you feel like you're a different place.

    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.

    This is a great product. First time using any VR product and I really enjoy it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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

    Very happy with this vr device. Its comfortable and works great wiyh my edge 6+

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WILD EXPERIENCE

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

    This product is amazing. Everyone that has tried it is blown away. Unbelievable

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

    Awesome Addition To Gaming Experience

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

    My twelve year old loves this product - It is so immersive that he had me pull over during a mystery game he was playing because there was a scary part of the game and he wanted me to get through that part for him.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So Much Fun

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

    We LOVE LOVE LOVE the VR! WE have so much fun and the avenger video is AWESOME

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for entry level VR

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

    Works great with s6. love this and cant wait for them to add more experiences.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Best VR so far. Samsung has another great product. Good quality and price too.

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

    Love it

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

    Great buy we are enjoying it very much. Would recommend it to all our friends

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    Great for the money. A compatible bluetooth controller is highly recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR is here!

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

    I know this isn't an Oculus Rift, PSVR, or HTC Viiv, but wow! We are loving it. Totally worth the $99 to try out VR and I will be spending way too much time playing games myself, and letting others experience the next generation of computing.

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

    Pretty Neat

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

    Still has some quirks but a pretty fun toy; kids especially seem to like it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First Samsung VR

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

    Great for relaxing and watching videos. And the games are great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    wonderful fun.

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

    This thing is awesome and it's a good starter before buying tge actual rift.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Superb Value to Experience VR

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

    I received the Samsung Gear VR as a promotion when I purchased my Galaxy S7 at Best Buy. This was my first experience with virtual reality and I am impressed by how a phone and $100 set of VR goggles can provide such an amazing experience. The controls are on the sides of the VR goggles and can take some getting used to, but doesn't really distract from the enjoyment. VR has been making a splash in recent moths and the Samsung Gear VR may be the best value in the VR market right now with other options costing hundreds of dollars. I look forward to trying many of the numerous VR apps available on Google Play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Resolution

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun

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

    Samsung VR is fun and easy to use.....the only problem is that it's hard to slide the lever up to fit the shorter Samsung phone. Other than that, it's fun and creative!

    I would recommend this to a friend