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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 2 out of 5 stars

    Meh

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

    VERY early technology. Not very sharp at considering we are adapted to HD everything. I played once or twice with it.....Be better if one could attach a charger to it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor video

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    It's a great concept but I'm a HD snob. I can't stand the "screen door effect" you have to see. You would think it would be perfect. But far from it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    pretty awesome, but...

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    You have to subscribe to that network and you can only watch what's on it. you cant watch you own movies or neflix. I was disappointed and returned it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Does not have much use for me

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

    It never seems to quite come into focus for me and I don't like the grainy picture, will probably have more appeal to people that find it useful for them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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

    Everything requires a purchase even games that are normally free. Also the picture quality of netflix is pretty bad. Also it did not work with my new s6.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Cool but restrictive

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

    Cool product, but, system set up to work with apps on samsung sites. Does not work with most vR apps on the market. I would wait before purchasing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not my thing

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

    Apparently i'm not a big fan of 3D. It makes me dizzy. It is a very cool thing but once i put it on, my head is feeling dizzy. Just couldn't enjoy it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    do not like

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

    It is comfortable to wear .but it is blurry...I would recommend buying one of better quality,,This is one of those items you get what you pay for

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    its okay

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

    Stressful for my eyes plus the view is not of clear quality. Need much improvements. Hopefully new version of this will be better than this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MUST have for anyone that has compatible phones

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

    Unreal. I could write 10000 words and it won't describe the experience you get when wearing these. I have put a couple of facebook posts up of me wearing these, and everyone wants to try them. The ones that have are amazed. $100 for this experience, is an easy purchase to make. Remember, this is VR in its infancy. Oculus Rift will release this year to the tune of $400-500 bare minimum, and thats with a high powered PC as a requirement. PS4 coming too, but it won't be $100, either. Best part of these is that there are NO wires!! Play Dreadhall with volume all the way up on headphones and see how long you can play without being horrified!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great piece

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

    Awesome graphics but not for me, would recommend to tech savvy people but I really don't have a use for it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Samsung makes great electronics.

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    Fun to use once you figure out how to use it but makes you very dizzy after awhile. Not safe for childrens eyes. Samsung makes great electronics.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Love It But Pieces In The Lenses Ruin Experience

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    I don't watch much TV but find myself exploring the world, going to concerts and watching sporting events for hours literally wasting time. Love the experience. The white on the inside is annoying and should be black. In between the lenses is lent and pieces of I don't know what right in the viewing range which totally ruins the experience like a scratch on your favorite sunglasses. I tried to disassemble and fix but just deal with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Beware what you're getting

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

    You will not receive in this package any controller. It is simply the headset. Would need more to have an acceptable VR experience.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Scary warnings!

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    Don't think we will keep it. We all get motion sickness here. I wouldn't recommend to friend because of all the health warnings.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    OK

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    This is a nice gimick, but just that. Wait for the next version or better yet wait about 2 years and it will be worth the investment.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Gets hot

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    Products get hot within 5 min. Wife can't enjoy it now it sits in a corner collecting dust

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Hard to figure out

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    Once I figured out how to download the apps to use it, I love it. Some of the experiences make me dizzy. But it's pretty cool!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Do not buy yet.

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

    After awhile stop working with my S7 Edge. Really bad SDE. Prices for content is to much,for still being in it's infancy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Cannot watch for long hours

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    You have buy movies or games to watch or play. Apart from that i get severe headache and cannot put that for long hours.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend