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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:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best product for a phone

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

    If you have a Samsung phone you will enjoy this beyond belief. I have the oculus rift and this holds its own for a phone product. It's amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome but not much content yet

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

    Very awesome device, but not much is out for it just yet. Netflix is super cool to watch in vr.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    An okay product

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

    I use this on my edge 7 and it works fine but the only problem is that it turns my phone hot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good technology

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

    I bought this for my teenage son who loves it! He let me have a turn with it and I was amazed at how it works. Like you're in your own world!

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

    Awesome but requires tweaks

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

    This gadget is awesome, it is easy to connect and using with headphones gives you the almost real sensation the only thing I have to complain is that the focus is for both eyes and if you have diferent prescription for each eye it will never be as crisp as needed, for instance I bought a Google vr and it has individual focusing and it is real nice hope Samsung can do this little tweak for the next generation of VR

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    free

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

    came free when I picked up my s7 edge. cant complain. only down side is it over heat my phone.

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

    Not what i expected, much better!!

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

    Im probably not gonna break them out all the time, but its been a rather cool experience for everybody who tried it on. Free with my phone purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very different

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

    Everyone in the family love these a lot adults be actually scared when they on the roller coaster iluv it myself it's very different

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    GearVR rocks

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

    The GearVR is the best headset out there for mobile VR applications. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Husband seem to enjoy it!

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

    Got this for my husband, he was pretty excited he has used it everyday since purchase. We are still learning how to use it but so far so good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung VR

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

    It's pretty cool the way it works the ways you can see everything in 3D you can watch videos play games it's pretty fun even my kids love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best gift in a while

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

    I love how Samsung and Best Buy made it possible to give out a free VR wirh purchase of the Samsung Galaxy S7, i love the device works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great

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

    the experience its amazing, the only thing is that we have to buy almost everything to see it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for a starter VR

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

    So far so good. It is easy to use and the only issue I had was getting the straps on it.

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

    Based on time with Note 7

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

    Ended up having to return my Gear VR because I am keeping my Note 7 and Samsung remotely disabled my VR. I enjoyed watching Netflix on my "big screen" Looked forward to buying several apps, after being impressed with all the free material. I will buy it again with the S8 comes out, but I don't want to be stuck with a 2-year contract on a year old phone. I appreciate them looking out for my safety,, but any phone can catch fire.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun

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

    Very entertaining. Can be a good gift. Not much use in day to day life and kills phone charge

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

    awesome gear

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

    I have looked at these gear vr forever but would not buy. I liked it these abs would play around with them in the stores wouldn't buy. I did finally receive the gear as a gift. I love them, they are light weight and I have yet to feel discomfort from wearing long periods of time. I enjoy putting than on and entering into my own mood. I usually use when my spouse is sleeping do I do not disturb her sleeping. I am not to pleased with selection of vr apps and that you have to pay for most. I use mind mostly for next flight, and some movies.

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

    it is an awsome thing to own

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

    if u dont own one u should u really could spend a while in it the places id never see more than likely i now can now all they need is smellovision

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game changer

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

    Gear vr is amazing for what it is. A water down version of the oculus rift it is a great way to introduce yourself and friends to virtual reality.

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

    fun little gadget

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

    Good for the price. Samsung makes a nice product at a great price point. The Vr is a bit bulky for me...but I am a woman. Also, it is a bit too sensitive, so if I accidentally touch the side, I reset it. I have had Vr's in the past and this one is a cut above the rest. The picture quality is very, very good. I am excited to continue to obtain additional videos and see what this little baby can do!

    I would recommend this to a friend