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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 4 out of 5 stars

    Cool as heck.

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

    Love this great feature to complement the S7 phone. Graphics are cool as heck to bad it's expensive to watch movies. Would be better if it had the same power adapter as the S7.

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

    Great product but can be improved

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

    Its one of my favorite purchases. That being said, graphics leave something to be desired, it should come with a lens cleaner as even the smallest smear can ruin the quality. If you use it outside when its warm, or if you sweat with it on it has issues with fogging. After using it long enough, itll heat up and wont usually continue to persist. The ui lags quite a bit sometimes, and im using a note 7, 4gb ram. The internet browser often force closes and games are pricey for how quickly they get boring. I do love streaming shows off of it however, basically a personal movie theater, with 90s-2000s quality hd, im extremely happy i bought it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome VR headset

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

    Very easy to setup. Received this as part of a free promotion with an S7 purchase. Insert your phone into the headset and prepare to be amazed. I could not believe what I was seeing. Even though I got it for free I would have spent the money to buyou one

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

    cool glasses

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

    The glasses are awesome. The only issue is most of the apps for it are pay apps.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    View

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

    My daughter loves watching videos through the VR. It's really is a different experience. I limit her use of it for fear of hurting her eyes. There are warnings on the box to abide by. So as long as it's used within moderation, I think it's fine.

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

    It's okay, if you like virtual reality

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

    I got 3 of these when we all upgraded our phones (free with purchase of 2 yr contract). I did play around with this and I did notice that it is difficult to use this if you wear glasses. At times it was hard for me to see the screen and had to constantly keep adjusting the viewing to get my eyes to focus on it. Its not an issue with the device. It's my eyes that have a hard time with this. When I was playing with it it was pretty cool with the videos and imagery. Kinda feels like you are actually there. I would recommend to anyone who like VR technology, but if you wear glasses, depending on the frames you wear, you might have some issue

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    OK for a basic vr head set

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

    I liked it and everything but the only issue was which I'm sure everyone has but it overheated too much and at times my phone actually turned off but besides that I love the headset

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr
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    Heat

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    I really like my Samsung VR headset, but it gets hot. I upgraded to the Oculus Go and it works better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this

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

    Bought it to go with my Note y7 and it works great. Unbelievable VR experience for such a low price

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    What a fun way to entertain

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

    This works easily with my Samsung Galaxy 7 and the app. It's very entertaining - sometimes it is better to watch people watch it than being the participant.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cool, freaky and fun

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

    I freaked out the first time i tried this at the store. It is wicked and i am happy i got one. I loved this VR. Only thing is i get headaches after each use even for a little time.

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

    great visuals

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

    Gear VR for Samsung Cell Phones is great; wish their were more horror games...

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Initially very fun.

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

    When I first purchased the item, I was really excited about it. As soon as I got it home and set up, I realize that most of the free items we're not that great and I got bored with it very quickly. There are other applications available for purchase but they all seem to have a similar feel. The biggest issue that I experience is that after using it for 5 to 10 minutes, my phone overheats and I have to shut it off. It would be nice if they declared this ahead of time. I currently have a Samsung S6 which is just 4 months old.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unexpected Find

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

    I want sure exactly what to expect worth this device but it came free with my phone purchase. Now that I've played with it, wow! It's a great virtual reality device with tons of content. You really have to try it to believe it. My kids love it too.

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

    the virtual reality on this is the best

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

    I would recommend this product to so many people it's worth the money no doubt

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

    GOOD PURCHASE

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

    FUN FUN FUN TO USE - EASY INSTALLATION - REQUIRES A LITTLE TIME TO GET USED TO

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun gadget

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

    Fun to use gadget for S6 or S7 phones. The VR is unreal. Used a lot for the first two and has set on shelf since. Not the products fault, maybe am just to old. Will keep to entertain grand-kids when they come over or if going to babysit them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool product

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

    There is a lot of excitement about these glasses. They are VERY cool, but mot life changing. If you like being cut off from the world enjoying the multimedia experience - they are awesome. I use them is short bursts when others aren't around.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Kids Love It

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

    My kids love it. I would wait to purchase it with a deal on a new phone versus buying it directly. They were giving these things away like hotcakes over the holiday season.

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

    Fiddly but fun

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

    Getting my phone situated the first time was a bit fiddly but then, there were three people "helping". Lots of fun to use. Recommend staying seated the first time at least.

    I would recommend this to a friend