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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun

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

    I am new to using the VR gear but it was simple to use and amazing 360 views. Some games have lower quality video that gives the impression it's not as good as it is. Weird at first to use buttons on side and would be a lot better with wireless remote. I still enjoy it very much and look forward to experiencing new games and uses.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing perspectives to watch movies and games

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

    Fabulous way to watch movies, almost like you are there

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR for adults

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

    Saw the commercials but never tested or used the actual VR. Once i did i was sold. Its so much fun and it keeps people active. Also help keep the kids quiet and the adults entertained. Also increases interaction amoung people. Great product and im happy my phone is compatible. Seems like Samsung has one up on Apple!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great intro to VR

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

    So I got this thanks to getting an S7. It's a great into to VR for anyone and if you have a compatible device this is a must buy. It's very impressive what can be done with this level of tech and a phone. It almost makes a brand new S7 worth the high price.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    pretty good overall

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

    Overall, I have to say that gear VR is worth it. The only thing that could make it a little better was if it was a little more clear. Even after adjusting it as much as possible, a lot of things you watch are pixelated or a little blurry.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun with new tech

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

    I received this VR Gear as a bonus for purchasing an S7 smartphone. It's been interesting to play with. Wish it came with a hand held controller, not very practical to have your hand on your head the whole time you're using the device.

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

    Cool

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

    Liked it, but the software or app takes up a lot of space. Had to delete.

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

    Cool but needs some work

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

    Overall, the product is interesting. It's a little bulky and fits kind of weird. It's also difficult to get the focus correct, but operation is simple once you try it out for a few minutes. Not something I would've probably purchased by itself, it came free when I preordered the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good concept, more apps could be better.

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

    I purchased the Samsung gear VR to use with my Samsung Galaxy 6 active. If you have a galaxy 6 active (which we do) you CANNOT fit it securely in the device, which we were told you could. Thankfully, I had a note 5 as a backup phone to my iPhone. The note 5 does work fine. The App Store seems pretty sparse, which is probably due to the newness of the product. Overall, If I had the choice to do it again.. I would wait for the one that works with the gaming systems and/or computers as well. The lack of apps made this a two day passing fun.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great fun with the grandkids

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

    I was surprised by the amount of content available to watch. The only down side is that my Samsung 7e overheats with about 25 minutes of use. Then it takes about 15 minutes to cool down. So it wouldn't work to watch a feature movie.

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

    Great Product

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

    If you haven't tried VR yet, you definitely should. And Gear VR is probably the easiest/best set up you can get right now.

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

    Gear VR is awesome

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

    It took me a while to get the hang of using the VR headset. This is a great item to have especially when watching movies.

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

    Yes!

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

    This device is loads of fun for everyone. Great graphics! The buttons took a liittle getting use to. I wish the clasp to hold my phone in were a little better (safer) and that my sister had a comparable & compatible version for her iPhone.

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

    dizzying

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

    Tested this out at the store and thought it was awesome. Got it home and of course you have to pay for the games. I tried temple run for free and it made me sick and dizzy. The Netflix option is neat, but loses his luster fast. This is a neat concept but I honestly have not used it since I bought it

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

    Great!

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

    I can see this headset taking over the gaming market in the near future.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good add on for the S7

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

    I received the Gear VR as a free gift for my new phone, and I've been impressed so far. There's a lot a different games to occupy your time, and just the experience of VR itself is enough to take a chance on the product. I find myself reaching out every now and then, even though I know it's not real. Good fun in down time.

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

    good delivery service

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

    ibought this gear for my friend as a gift, good product n/ ship services

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

    Gear vr

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

    I would of gave it 5 stars, but the only annoying issue is that the vr charging port is fitted for the Samsung note. So if you have a Galaxy 6 or 7 there is a small charging adapter that comes with the vr to make the adapter universal. So you definitely need to hold on to that small adapter to keep charging through the Vr. If you lose the adapter you may find yourself in Best buy buying a new one. So hold on to that adapter or Samsung needs to make the note charging port rhe same as every other Samsung phone that they have. Other than that the Samsung Vr is loads of fun and definitely great future tech the 360 view is amazing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun! Easy to use! User-Friendly!

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

    It was a quick set up and instant FUN for the whole family. It is very impressive to see the quality of the photos. You have to sit down because it looks so real you feel as if you are in the place or game or whatever it is you are watching. Breathtaking ! Fun ! Exhilarating! Great picture quality and sound effects.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A nice novelty

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

    This is a nice VR headset to have or use in being introduced to the world of VR. Although the graphics aren't top notch, the headset is still enjoyable. A remote controller is necessary to get a more full immersive experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend