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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 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the best VR

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    It's not the best VR, but it is something new. Id rather spend 700usd for an HTC vibe. I only got this free as a promotion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    OK, free with s7

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    I've only tried a couple things with vr and it's alright. I wouldn't have gotten this product if it wasn't free with the s7.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cool device

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    This came free with my samsung phone. Ithe is a cool device but it overheats my phone and will peel the screen protector up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    fun times

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    we got these with our samsung phones. Great thing for christmas presents but they haven't played with them much since.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Neat toy

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    It is pretty much a toy that came free with my phone. I have only used it a little bit. I wouldn't pay for it out of pocket

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Look like a great extra toy

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    Haven't had a chance to use it yet but the one I looked at in the store seem awesome and you couldn't beat the Price Free

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's ok

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    Bought 2 of these for my teens. I think they work fine but I've been told they need special apps to make use of them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Why?

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    Not really sure what the point is. It came for free when I got my new phone, and I really haven't gotten into it at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works as described

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    Works as described. Is cool for the first week but the wow factor wears out after a week and I haven't used it since.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad

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    This is pretty cool considering it is first generation type quality. A little grainy and prolonged use is not for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Kind of disappointing

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    I had hoped the graphics would have been clearer. Interesting but after all the hype on TV advertising, disappointing

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    ok

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    ok not the super best. looks blurry. would use it for kids. maybe a step up to a better unit will make the picture sharper

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Interesting

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    Cool but gives me a headache sometimes and the picture goes blurry often. I wish I could watch Netflix lying on my back.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Clunky

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    Not a fan of these. Tried them with limited enjoyment. I just don't think I am a VR customer. Maybe in a few generations.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    A bit clunky

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    Great tech, but I'd rather have a more expensive and durable vr set. Got this one free with my Galaxy s7 purchase.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Lack of selection

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    Theres very little selection in both games and movies, and i couldnt use common gamer chats like Discord on it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Purpose... and too bulky

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    I had to put my credit or debit card information in this app in order to even get free items. The fit is too bulky

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Missing

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    Mine didn't come with the attachment to put phone on, when I went back to bestbuy they said I was pretty much SOL.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Resolution

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Fair

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    It suppuse to work better than the first one and there is not much difference

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's OK

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    I have only tried it a handful of times......it is bulky and is not as "neat" as when we tested the one at the store.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend