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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 5 out of 5 stars

    Great vr

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

    Its a great christmas present for kids and teenagers! I reccomend buying it

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

    Awesome

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    I can only say awesome. Take about virtual world. Greatest thing in the world

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

    Great!!!!!

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

    Loved them!! If you have motion sickness sit still and enjoy!!

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

    You won't believe it until you see it!

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    Coolest thing I have done with my phone in pretty much ever!

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

    Excellent

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

    Works awesome great picture, needs more options though

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

    Awsome vr experiance

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    Awsome vr experiance can't wait to see whats next.

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

    Great phone

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

    Awesome product. My grandson like to play the game

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

    Gear VR

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    Not really wild about the VR headset. Not as exciting as everyone makes it out to be. Probably because I am not a big gamer.

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

    Wasn't a fan of these.

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    It was cool but just not my type of thing. It wasn't as clear as i thought. But more comfortable then i imagine.

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

    Don't waste your money

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

    What a piece of garbage period took it back will be waiting for the one that matters Sony's vr headset

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

    Fun

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    Fun to play with my only real complaint is the quality of the video.

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

    Nice accessory for phones

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    I like the movie theater feature but not much after that.

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

    Decent

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    Pretty cool. Fun to watch Netflix on. Fogs up easily.

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

    Over Heating is its huge issue

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    Bought an opened box item. the description says "No missing accessories" Got home found it missing the adapter and USB connector. I'm so disappointed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    S7 Active is not compatible

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    Got the VR free with my purchase which was stupid because the Samsung S7 Active is the only Samsung phone that doesn't work with it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Hurts my head

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    After a few minutes my head n neck hurt i start getting a headache n my eyes hurt after taking ut off i do not recommend this to anyone

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend