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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 5 out of 5 stars

    Gear VR

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

    Very fun and easy to use. I had my great nieces and nephews visiting and let them use it. They had so much fun they didn't want to leave.

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

    Samsung Gear VR

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

    Very good. My kids usuall seem to have a lot of fun with it and think it is rather cool.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very kool

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

    Had heard about this from my oldest son but once i tried it i thought it was pretty kool

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A Fun Item

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

    This is a fun item to try, but with any gimmicks like this one, the fun fades fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    This is a fun experience. I enjoyed playing games and watching movies on this device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love the VR and graphics

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

    I love the VR and graphics, it takes a little getting used to as it looks like you are very high up looking down or over the horizen

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

    virtual reality is getting better

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

    these goggles are awesome. virtual reality stuff just keeps getting better and better. getting this item free with my new phone was cool.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Samsung Gear VR

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

    Love it, always finding new things to see on it, The previews of movies, playing the games makes you feel like you are in the game itself.

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

    VR is for real

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

    This thing is awesome! A minecart ride to watching any movie in a custom VR background, the Samsung VR delivers! Such an experience...

    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.

    This is an experience that everyone should take advantage of. The view is beyond amazing. The viewer is easy to work with and durable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SAMSUNG VC

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

    Great unit, was not considering but the price was right. It's a must have for all Samsung owners. Just more apps needed, Netflix is Awesome.

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

    Fun Item

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

    Got it free with S7 it's fun to use, the kids like it. Havent tried the free games yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty cool products

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

    Never had any experience with virtual reality device but this is awesome love to use it

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

    Fun for the whole family

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

    Got this as a Christmas fun thing to do with the family. Everyone enjoyed it, Fun!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun

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

    These were free with our phones...they are fun to use but we got very warm using them

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    VR goggles

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

    Fun and easy to use. Great for get togethers with friends or family. Ver realistic

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice tech

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

    I love the VR experience, the Rio olympics was kinda blurry, but over all it is good

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

    AWESOME

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

    Our family has had hours of fun with this wasn't sure about it at first but you forget where you are and get into the games and pictures.

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

    Great VR experience

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

    Really great VR experience but after about 20 minutes it starts to dig into my nose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Entertaining

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

    Fun little thing to use and show friends and some of the apps and games look real cool

    I would recommend this to a friend