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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

    Better than expected

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

    Fun to use and almost as much fun to watch the reaction of other users

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

    Fun

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

    Ok price, kids love these things. Lots of free apps to keep you busy.

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

    Close, but not quite there

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

    When used with software that plays to its strengths, the Gear VR is very impressive. However, it's lacking positional tracking and hand controllers, so you'll never get the full VR experience. But any game where you mainly stay in one location and look around works great. It's still very immersive. It's great to watch a movie on your phone and feel like you're in a theater.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome 360 movies,games,pictures

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

    A must for you Galaxy S7 phone , play games, watch movies , see picturesome from around the world like your actually there !

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Compatibility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty cool stuff!

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

    Samsung Gear VR is pretty cool - amazing it just hooks up to your phone!

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

    Incredibly cool experience

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

    I was hesitant about getting this over the Gear S2 during the promo, but after I received it I saw the power of VR. This device is definitely on the lower end when it comes to VR, but for a free bundle it's a real eye opener. The interface is responsive, but there will always be some focus issues when attaching a physical screen to the device rather than it being built in.

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

    Best "experience" I've had the graphics aren't 4k

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

    Best "experience" I've had the graphics aren't 4k or anything but over all great product and solid. Comfortable to wear.i tried it on a couple different phones with every single free app or video the oculous store offered love love love it is the best I can say about this product the ONLY concern is lens will fog up and phone will occasionally over heat after constant use but this is not the product over heating it's my personal phone I'm putting inside this.buy this now you will not regret it

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

    Great

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

    Great experience' i have been waiting to get one. Wish we had more vr content . But we get bored of it after few days!!

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

    awesome VR

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

    Very interesting gadget my kid loves it and I do too very easy to use

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

    Works great

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    The Vr experience is something else and u have to try it. Pretty cool

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

    Awesome way into VR

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

    The Samsung VR is an inexpensive entry into the world of Virtual Reality headsets. Its also a great way to watch movies!

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

    Has great graphics

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

    Has great graphics!at this for my son for Christmas he really enjoys it I would recommend it if you have a smart phone

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

    Fun

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

    My whole family loves to play with the vr. You do need to watch some of the experience it cause lite motion sickness

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

    Great

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

    Love the fact that i can watch hulu and Netflix with my VR. The apps really make you feel like you are actually there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming mouse!

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

    Easy to hook up mouse and start using from the go. Side buttons make it easy for gaming and has a nice ergonomic design .

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Compatibility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good experience

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

    Had good time trying it with my Samsung smartphone

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best mobile VR device

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

    Great entry device for VR. If your not sure about getting into the VR and dont wanna spend upwards of 600 dollars, get this

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

    First VR

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

    First VR experience. I would say it works pretty well. Kids love it.

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

    Good affordable vr

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

    Good unit. Works well once I figured out how to get things started.

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

    Alot of fun

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

    This is a fun product to use and I was surprised at how well it worked. I have yet to watch any movies on it but I have watched several movie previews and I like how it really looks like a movie theater screen. My only complaint is it is tricky to adjust the focus for me and if it is not adjusted just right I tend to get slight headaches if I use it too long.

    I would recommend this to a friend