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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

    I use this more than my grandkids

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

    It is great I love VR it is very life like. My grandchildren enjoy the device a great deal. My grandchildren are 5, 11, and 14 years old. It would be great if you could compete with each other within the VR world.

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

    Great purchase

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

    I really enjoy watching movies, it was a great purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun and entertaining

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

    Great device. Easy to use and will keep you occupied. The fun factor only lasted a few days though. You will forget you have it after a while.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Mobile VR Hands Down!

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

    Loving my new Samsung Gear VR.. I had the older innovator edition with my Note 4 and this one is so much better! Would definitely recommend █-)

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

    Good very good

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

    this is amassing for be in a cell phone is super great.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good

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

    This is pretty good, I really enjoy it. The only down fall is my S7 gets really hot and sometimes I get a little dizzy. But it is pretty cool.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great intro to VR

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

    VR is something you have to experience. The ability to go anywhere and see things as if you're there is amazing. Playing games is awesome also.

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

    We love it

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

    "My wife and I are loving it. We take turns to experience the Virtual reality! (lol). i could not believe there was a product this amazing!"

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lots of fun

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

    I am not a gamer or a hardcore computer guy, but this device is fun and the VR for me was great. There are free games and the best part you use you phone which makes this mobile. I like it and so do my children.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Experience

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

    Great product was something new and is definitely something to share with friends and family but for me it's more show and tell less of a must have

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

    Very cool graphics

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

    I purchased for my son as a birthday gift. He loves it.

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

    awesome vr

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

    It was my Christmas gift and i love it. Best gift ever.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun little VR

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

    Item is great for passing the time and having some fun. Only drawback is the phone overheats when used for an extended duration. Samsung S6 Edge

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

    Best VR ever.

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

    The coolest thing ever. Pictures and video look great.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Neat but useless to me

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

    Although this is a neat toy it is not much use to me. I played around with it but what you can do is very limited and I'm not one for having to buy things like that. I did download an app the had virtual reality videos only to find out it wasn't compatible with the Samsung unit. Frustrating. Most apps are compatible with Google Glasses (?) but Samsung doesn't support those. So in a box it sits until I find something useful and free to do with it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Virtual reality glasses by Samsung is a unique access it to my collections of toys it allows me to go around the world and see different things and it's so beautiful and refreshing thank you Samsung and Best Buy

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

    Awesome viewing experience

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

    I am so glad I was able to take advantage of the gear vr's first model. It completely blew my mind away. The graphics are clear, and it literally looks as if you are inserted into the game. I used this with my Samsung galaxy s6 plus edge when the gear vr first came out but I have since become an iPhone user. However, apple has yet to introduce a product this intense and interactive, and I still use my old Samsung s6 to game with the vr. With the new gear vr and Samsung 8 releasing soon, I am seriously thinking of switching back. Apple just has not come out with this level of technology yet, and if you are a gamer and a lover of high quality 4K graphics, Samsung and vr just may be the way to go for you.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun to own

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

    I wasn't really interested in the Gear VR but it came with my phone as part of the promotion. My boys really enjoy it. I wish it had more content.

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

    Fun

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

    It's a fun little addition to the phone. I got it for free with the phone, not sure if I would actually buy it. But it's tons of fun to play with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great vr headset for a beginner

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

    It has been working great no problems, my daughter enjoys playing with it. It takes you into another world almost like being in it for real.

    I would recommend this to a friend