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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 3 out of 5 stars

    Got it with purchase of phone

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

    I have vertigo and got this as part of my purchase of the phone but sadly cannot use it as it has adverse effects on me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Some difficulty getting phone to snap into device.Good intro into world of VR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Immersion

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun to use

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

    It came with an S7 phone that was bought to replace an S6 that went bad. Fun to use. Almost like being there or part of the game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I like it

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

    I haven't really had a chance to play around with it that much but my kids love it.

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

    Very fun and interesting

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

    The Gear VR is fun and enjoyable. I'm not a game player, so I wondered if I would find any interesting content. I did. I love the Google Street view app. It's fun to visit places all over the earth. I expect that content will be added all the time. The most interesting thing I found was that because I'm short, most people shoot videos from a higher angle. Of course some are done with planes or drones or just held above their heads. It's interesting to see what a difference in perspective a few inches makes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Glasses

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

    The glasses came with the purchase of my husbands new phone. They are fun to use.

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

    fun

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

    great fun for the whole family, i got this for work so when a customer is waiting for finance they have something to keep them busy

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

    VR is Very Real

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

    I got this with my new Galaxy S7 Edge and i started playing with the first day. This has amazing functionality. The straps make it fit snug and lens are clear and amazing. It does however gets foggy at times. The selection and collection of available apps is amazing and ever expanding. I love the 360 pictures from different parts of the world. It seems like you are virtually there (get it ?).

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Gear

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

    I was showing my son how this worked and that was the last I saw of it. He snatched it and I haven't seen it again! Works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool technology

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

    I got this with a bundle with my Samsung Galaxy s7. So far i have really enjoyed this. Very cool technology, very fun to do gaming on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Beginner friendly

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

    Easy setup. Step by step introduced was useful. Many options and great quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun fun fun

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

    Got mine for free wit the purchase of my s7 edge. Something to use on my lazy day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    First time trying vr

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

    This is amazing but still in early stages. It's a great start in the vr world

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Immersion

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is way Cool

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

    After the Demo at the store it is a must have item. Watching shows, pictures, games puts everything at a new perspective of way cool.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great so far glad I purchased this.

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

    Really neat experience. The only drawback is the overheating of the device in use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing technology for moderately tech savvy peopl

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

    I love the VR and I am amazed at the quality of the product. I just wish there was a way to save battery or charge while in use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AWESOME

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

    The headest is very fun to use not so many apps just yet but i can def see the advancements there will be. Feels like you are there

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good fun

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

    Very fun. Reminds me of a vr game I had when I was younger. Only fault, straps aren't big enough for my head, so it sometimes slides.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun toy

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

    The gear vr has met my expectations. Its easy to use and get started with vr.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Needs improvements

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

    It's really cool at first.....but after 5min.....headache time!!!!! To many pixels

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend