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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:
    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR is great!

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

    It takes a little bit to figure out how to do the initial setup, but once that is all done, it is a great experience! FYI, it is not for everyone, if you start to feel motion sick, remove the headset and take a short break and try again. Try to adjust the depth slider if you continue to feel nauseous.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR is awesome!

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

    It takes a little bit to figure out how to do the initial setup, but once that is all done, it is a great experience! FYI, it is not for everyone, if you start to feel motion sick, remove the headset and take a short break and try again. Try to adjust the depth slider if you continue to feel nauseous.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Phone temperature

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for short term use

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

    I really enjoyed using this product and looking forward to the future applications, that can made for the this. I didn't like the fact that my phone gets hot so fast when using it. Also it becomes uncomfortable after long use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far the most comfortable VR set I used

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

    Fits on the face nicely, does not tend to try to fall off or move if adjusted correctly. Love the availability of controls on the side of the set, does not require any additional devices to control the apps. Works good with Note 4, have not tried any other phones but should fit a lot of common phones.

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

    Great 360 virtual reality headset

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

    This is awesome! So realistic effects. I had to shut it off on the scary ones, it looked so real lol

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

    Great vr love it

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

    I will recommend it to friends and family so we can play together

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

    Awesome

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

    One of the best technology items I have ever owned.. was not expecting the amazing VR technology for this price..

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

    Gear vr

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

    Love the product , great sound quality and the picture quality is amazing as well !!! Defiantly worth the money .

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

    bought for note 7

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

    I bought this for my note 7, which was recalled. It works great, but I really wish you could watch a movie in any position rather than looking straight ahead. I wanted to lay in bed and watch movies without holding my phone. Maybe the next version will offer that.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Futuristic

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

    This thing is awesome, your own personal movie room. Some of the apps are garbage, but the YouTube is great, once the VR world gets more adopted we will see better apps. But if you can get this free with purchase it's great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This changes things

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

    Virtual reality devices such as the Gear VR will change the way we experience games, videos, movies, and even photos. The experience is so far superior that we won't want to settle for anything less. To be totally immersed in a game, or a video, or a photo is the next best thing to being there yourself

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

    Gimmicky fun

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

    You wont use this more than a few times but it does work well.

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

    Awesome

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

    I like to look at 3d photos with it from 3d-360.com, they show up amazing 3d stereo. I really like the device.

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

    Lots of fun.

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

    Pretty cool. The controls are a little awkward at first but after you get used to them it's OK. Graphics and videos are really good. Easy to get lost in a different"world" need to get a gaming control pad to play some games.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A Product.......

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

    Definitely worth the money. I purchased this item last month and have been very pleased in all of the uses that it has. From the Avengers HQ to Jurassic Park Viewing, it puts you into worlds that were never thought possible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Resolution

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good, but still not great...

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

    Received this as free addition when purchasing my Samsung S7 edge. It is pretty neat, but the resolution and 3D experience is still a bit rough. Seems to be the best value for 3D virtual reality offerings out in the market.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Whole New World

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

    If you've got a compatible Samsung Galaxy device, you owe it to yourself to grab one of these. Just watching a regular movie on Netflix is an experience unto itself - and that's before even getting into any of the 360d stuff. Plus, some fun games that really put you right in the middle of the action.

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

    Gear vr

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

    Awesome product...must have if u have a recent 2015 samsung galaxy phone

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

    Great item!!

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

    This item is very well worth the money. It is very cool, everyone that comes over is always wanting to use it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    These are awesome!

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

    Virtual reality has come a long way! The only bad thing is that it seems a little out of focus but you get used to it the more you use them. Overall they are amazing and there is quite a bit of free content to try out.

    I would recommend this to a friend