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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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    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun for short bursts

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

    Fun for short bursts, but tends to overheat and have other issues. Good intro to VR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very cool but beware of motion sickness

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

    I really like this VR. It makes you feel like you're really there. The only problem I have is that I get motion sickness, so I can only use this for maybe 30 minutes at a time then I have to take a break. I hear some of the other VRs have higher refresh rates which cancels out the motion sick feeling but this is using your phone so the refresh rate looks a lot less. Other than that its pretty cool.

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

    Love it. Great "Wow" device

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

    Got this free with my Samsung Note 5 on a special. Love the device and everyone that I show it to absolutely says "Wow!". Fun to use but can get tiring after 30 minutes or so. Constant software updates and more apps are coming out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use, Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing VR Experience

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

    I love this unit. The VR is awesome and watching movies brings a whole new experience. Gaming is really fun and it is very intuitive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use
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    Heat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Virtual World

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

    Easy to use and great experience. Only drawback is after about 20 min. VR said to remove phone and let cool down. Phone was super hot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Prepare to immerse yourself.

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

    What a great device for the price. Plenty of free apps and games and internet videos. Use with note 7 phone, graphics are excellent.

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

    Out of this world innovation!

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

    I love the new Samsung Gear VR!! The quality is amazing. The headset can be uncomfortable at times and the focus is difficult to achieve, but overall, I love it!

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

    VR introduction

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

    This unit is great for anyone that has yet to try Virtual Reality. It really provides a feel for what's coming ahead. You can experience the VR however the interaction is limited. All around I cannot complain because it was a free gift with the purchase of a new phone. I recommend it to anyone that has not tried VR. I show to everyone that comes to the house and they are impressed.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent product but I'd rather buy a better one

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

    I purchased the Samsung VR to get a first hand experience of Virtual Reality, it works well for it's price i.e. you can watch it for a few hours until your phone battery runs out (quickly). My recommendation is to invest in a better product from Oculus that has more clarity, better graphics, sound and experience.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for personal theater

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

    This is a great personal home theater like device has some bugs that need to be worked out with it and doesn't come with the game pad have time buy that separate

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

    Cool device.

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

    Cool device that allows you to peek into the future. Could use better ventilation and more content. I'm sure the content is coming. Definitely worth the money.

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

    Good Gift Idea

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

    Got it to give as a gift. Was pretty cool and unexpected. I tried itr out myself and can't believe the technology! A bit bulky to wear, but still really cool!

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

    Extremely interesting tech

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

    I find these viewmaster/googles to be ver immersive and true time portal but they are super restrictive to samsung newer phones so i gave 4 stars due to this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's OK can't play for long

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

    Fun to play with. Can't play for long though makes me nauseous. But I'm getting used to it. Cheap way to get into vr.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr
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    Phone temperature

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Cool

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

    It's a pretty cool Virtual product. I like how it has 360 degree views, no matter what way you are faxing. Cons: Makes your phone super hot, makes me scared it might overheat not for everyone, i used it for a few minutes before feeling nauseous. I guess if you don't suffer from motion sickness you might be okay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Entry-Level VR

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

    This is the perfect gateway into the VR world. I have played a few different VR options available for PC and love the experiences they offer. However, they also carry a hefty price tag. The experience that is offered by this headset, at this price range, is perfect. I was amazed at the accuracy it has with head movement, and have not had any major lag in games I have played. Paired with a Bluetooth controller, this is the perfect mobile-VR solution and offers a fantastic and immersive gaming experience.

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

    VR will blow your mind...

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

    I love, love, love it. Very good and very cool experience. The only drawback is the focus dial. The instructions claim that you can wear your glasses, but it's just not feasible. With my vision, I could not adjust the focus perfectly, and during the show/movie I have to take an eye break. The experience is one of a kind, and really awesome. So far I have been impressed and I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    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.

    I had the pleasure of trying an Oculus last year at a convention I was at and it was a lot of fun. I was told that this version would not be as high tech as the one I used at the convention, but that doesn't make it any less sensational or fun to play with. The visual quality is outstanding and it opens the door to a new world of 3D and gaming that everyone should experience at least once. It's great fun and a beautiful, entertaining experience. The product in itself is easy to use and very user friendly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome VR experience

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

    I have used Google Cardboard previously, but the VR experience from the GearVR is head and shoulders better. Fantastic Head tracking, easy to install. Using the Video app with 3D movies is one of the best 3D movie experiences I've had, even better than in the theater for me. The only issue is you need to make sure your phone's screen is CLEAN. Any smudges will be noticeable through the GearVR.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it amazing

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

    Wow, love the VR. So easy to use. It was amazing, so real. I used it for 5 hours the first night. My son and mother loved it too.

    I would recommend this to a friend