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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:
    Immersion

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool concept

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

    I bought this for my daughter. When you put on headphones and wear this thing, you get lost within the world you are looking at. You almost forget that you are wearing the goggles and headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    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 kind of blew my whole family away. I am horrible at video games but actually had a blast and did well on the games I loaded . Very easy to use and entertainment value was off the charts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Virtual World

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

    Love this virtual world. Only concern is that my phone really gets hot after a while of playing. Other than that everything is cool.

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

    Fun for all

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

    After downloading the required apps, you're off to virtual reality world. It's amazingly fun. Some things make me a little dizzy, so I have to stay away from some apps, like a roller coaster.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not a gimmick

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

    Perfect way for anyone interested in getting the know VR in it's stage of infancy. Easy to use and doesn't require a lot of money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    All I can say is awesome

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

    This VR is awesome just can't put it down , wish you could answer without taking the phone out of headset, but other than that awesome.

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

    Takes you out of this world

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

    Skeptical of be before receiving this. Exceeds expectations. A lot of fun for the whole family watching everyone's first reaction

    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.

    My daughter has gotten the whole family hooked on this gadget. It's like the latest roller coaster your constantly thrilled and excited playing the games. Its like your actually in the game.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great experience that everyone should try.

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

    I was sceptical about the whole VR thing prior to getting the samsung gear. Let me tell you this is one of the most enjoyable things i have ever played with. I am like a kid with this thing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    VR is the way of the future

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

    This product is amazing! I mostly use the VR with all of the free apps, but thinking of getting some of the games that are not free.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Out of this world!

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

    Was fortunate enough to have $50 in rewards certificates which made this an easy buy! If you have a Note 5 or other compatible phone you really need to get this Gear VR, it is unbelievable!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lose yourself

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

    You will lose yourself in the world in front of you. You tend to make hand gestures you normally would not make as you explore.

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

    Very Different.. and Surprising!

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

    This product surprised me because it wasn't anything like I thought it would be. It is a fun product. However, I wouldn't recommend using this for really long periods of time. I enjoyed it.

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

    Get it

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

    This is cool. Aside from the fact that this was a promotional offer (and free) this is a cool device. All I can say is if you can afford to buy it-get it. It's fun and will keep you entertained.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Will blow you mind!

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

    Virtual reality is mind blowing. Whether snorkeling with sharks or riding a roller coaster, it almost seems real. Lot's of fun.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is amazing

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

    My kids and I absolutely love this and I'm not even a gamer. Makes you feel like you're really there. I hope it keeps getting better and better

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

    I feel like a member of the VR Troopers

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

    This thing works better than I thought. I have to hand it to Samsung and Oculus. It is a better experience than Google Cardboard.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Vr

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

    The vr looks amazing but it drains the battery fast and over heats after less than 30 minutes

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It must work

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

    It came with my phone so I didn't seek it out. It is very cool and trippy and made me a little nauseous... So it must work pretty good

    No, I would not 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.

    This was such a riot!! I get motion sick easily and was worried about that when we purchased the vr..but i can watch everything just fine:). Its so amazing to use..easy to use..so much fun!

    I would recommend this to a friend