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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

    Finally virtual reality

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

    I can personally say I was skeptical first about how good this would be but after using it for over 2 months now I can say I've been playing a lot and some people say the games aren't that great looking well they don't have to be when you get a sense of presence from the 3d and head tracking I love the jetpack game omega agent and it's should be one of the first games you get but many games you do have to have a game pad the only one that works is an android controller steelseries stratus xl

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

    A whole different world.

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

    The VR experience is amazing. When you get comfortable with them I forget where I am. Bluetooth earphones and my VR gear headset..is like taking vacation days without leaving home.

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

    Interesting

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

    The whole family has enjoyed the vr, it's very fascinating. Still has a lot of room for growth,but still a good experience.

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

    Exceeded expectations

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

    I thought this was simply going to magnify the screen or reduce my surroundings. If you havent tried VR yet this is pretty cool. because the view is a close and magnified screen it does have a screen door effect (you can see the pixels) but this didn't take away from the experience. As phones get higher resolution and VR gets newer technology I can see where it can improve but I would suggest picking one up if you want to try VR without the heavy price tags of other set ups.

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

    Loved the crisp lines.

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

    I purchased this for my husband as a birthday present. It was worth every penny. It has amazing graphic, and you really feel that you are part of the story!!! We love it!!!!

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

    Love it!

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

    Gear vr is amazing, best part is it came free with my s7. There's a ton of content. Just wish each eye could be focused independently. Can't wait for all the cool stuff coming out.

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

    Amazed!

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

    I couldn't believe my eyes! It opened up a whole new virtual reality world that I've never seen before! Watching movies, playing games would never be the same to me anymore! Love it!

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

    Cool technology.

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

    Extremely cool with the VR. I really like what you can do with the applications out of the box. Looking forward to more.

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

    Budget vr

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

    I think gear VR will be great someday although right now the novelty wears off quickly. Good experience for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really Fun VR, Super Easy to Use

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

    Bought this as an Xmas gift. He loved it. Easy to use and a lot of fun! A whole lot of laughs too! I'd definitely recommend it and plan on buying myself one sooner than later!

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

    Fun for all ages

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

    Had a lot of fun for all ages with this product. Easy set up and easy use. Touch pad on the side is very responsive.

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

    Not a big fan of how it connects

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

    I do like everything you can do with this. The display is great its like everything is in 3D right in front of you. A couple problems I do have with it is I don't like how it connects to the phone. I feel like always taking it in and out through the charging port on the phone is going to wear it out a lot faster. I also don't like how the majority of things on here you have to purchase.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome gadget

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

    This is one of the coolest things I've bought my husband. We both enjoy the games, pictures, and movies we watch on it.

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

    Awesome!

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

    Other than the lenses are a bit dirty, can't clean it. It's a bit out of focus but the experience is awesome. Best to be on an office chair that swivels for the 360 effect.

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

    Different

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

    Never experienced anything like this before. Being able to look all around. I must admit the wooden roller coaster made me dizzy. Had to take it off. But this is a must try.

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

    Great Entertainment.

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

    The Gear VR is a great addition to my entertainment products. It is very easy to operate, and very comfortable to wear. I would recommend this product to friends and family.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Phone temperature

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!!

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

    This thing is awesome! There is plenty of VR content for everybody to enjoy. If u put the cover on the mask covering your phone it tends to cause your phone to get hot really fast.

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

    Good for first gen stand-alone VR gear

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

    We paired the Gear VR with a S7 Edge. Anything less in your phone and you will be disappointed. Also use wireless game pad for games. Adults in the family enjoy watching the 360 deg roller coaster and the space exploration vids. Very realistic. The Netflix experience leaves a bit to be desired. The kids in our family like the games and roller coaster vids. Tried a couple other stand-alone VR headsets and this is the best, without spending $$$ on the wired Oculus headset.

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

    Love my Gear VR

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

    Brought my Gear VR when I brought my Note 7.. The graphics and details are amazing !!! Purchased the Affected game and totally lost track of time. Buy it you won't regret it !!

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

    Virtual Reality Awesome

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

    Gear VR is an AWESOME product that puts you into a totally different world! The experience is top notch and nothing compares to the ability to mimic reality! Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend