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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 4 out of 5 stars

    Interesting game play

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

    It is very nice and easy to use. But you need to have the game controller if you want to have a better time playing and games.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    fun but...

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

    this device is very fun but resolution watching Netflix tends to be iffy. But mine was free with my phone so I can't complain!

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

    Very nice experience

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

    It's a little heavy and strap is sort of uncomfortable, but the experience is pretty fun. well designed to fit samsung phones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun stuff

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

    Never knew too much about vitual realitu before now. Watching more of this than i am tv these days. Great stocking stuffer for that family member who is too hard to buy for....

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

    Awesome experience!

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

    Very cool device! Lets you have a virtual reality experience in your home. The novelty just wore off for me, honestly...

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The future is bright...

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

    Well let me say this for the product, my grandchildren enjoyed this product for hours. (Just remember that you should be sitting or standing still... DO NOT walk around with it on...

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow.

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

    Got these goggles free with the preorder of my S7. I was hesitant at first. It sat in the box for a week. When I finally opened them and started to play with them, wow. Very impressive!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than the universal ones

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

    We got a universal vr for Xmas I expected more. I searched for the best one for my s7 and this one was highly rated. It works great but the only thing is that it needs more apps

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gear VR well designed.

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

    This is a fun addition to the Samsung 7 series. Have enjoyed it. However; can only use it for a limited time as can create some nauseum.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Virtual glasses

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

    These were so much fun and easy to use. Very clear and real like features. We had a blast. Even my young granddaughter had no problem using them. The price is so good too.

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

    Love this

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

    I love my Samsung VR. The graphics are amazing and you feel like you're inside the screen. The headset has padding which makes it comfortable to wear and the head strap is great too.

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

    Great for more than gaming

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

    Awesome , endless possibilities For all ages Get it Today for an exciting learning EXPIERENCE.....Got my chance to see and be virtual i places i would probably never go in real life

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice Idea, still a ways to go

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

    So I know VR still has a long way before it has been perfected, but the general experience was very cool. The bottom right is blurry but I have read that it is a common issue, ESPECIALLY when you wear prescription glasses. I will most likely take it into a store and see if they can help me with it. Other than than it is quite an experience. If the blurriness was absent I would give it 4 stars

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    When I saw the commercials for these I didn't believe that they were as amazing as it seemed, but they really are it feels like you are right there in whatever you are watching.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super fun

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

    We love the gear vr. I bought it as my boyfriends birthday gift and he has not put it down. He did let me use it for a mintue and I like using it myself, typically not into technology.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun and Exciting!

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

    This is my first VR headset. Got it with my new Note 7 phone. Really cool! Fits nicely. You do have to remove any case you might have on your phone for it to fit in the VR headset.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall good, some bugs to work out.

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

    The product itself is great, the bugs are more with the phone I suspect. Phone tends to get hot during use with VR Gear...

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The future with VR!

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

    I have been a skeptic for a long time about VR, however after demoing PS VR I was sold on the concept, my fiance purchased a Gear VR and I loved it so much I had to get one myself!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome for kids

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

    Received this free with the purchase of my samsung phone. It is pretty cool for virtual reality can watch movies play games. Only con is the games you can play have to be purchased.

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

    Great for the price

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

    Better than Google cardboard. Can eat up a battery in no time but you can always plug the headset in if you are by an outlet and charger. I've watched tv shows and played some of the free games. I'm not disappointed one bit. Using this with the S7 and I did notice the "screendoor" effect. Not an issue with the Gear VR itself, just the fact that the screen is so close to your eyes. That and the battery drain if playing 3d intensive games are the only reasons I did not give it 5 stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend