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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1336 reviews

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Customers admire the Go 64GB Stand-Alone Virtual Reality Headset's immersive VR experience and its ease of use. Many also praise the quality of games and other content, along with the enjoyable and fun experience it provides. However, some users point out that the battery life could be improved, and a few mention concerns about the headset's weight and controller functionality.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT option for easy VR

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

    This is easily the most ideal option for virtual reality that is quick and easy to use. There are two types of VR. The heavy-duty gaming VR that requires a serious computer, sensors, set up, etc., and then there's the more casual and portable VR. This is the casual VR, but don't let that fool you, it is still a completely incredible and fun experience! If you are a hardcore gamer, you will probably gravitate toward systems like the Rift, Vive, or Playstation VR, but otherwise Oculus Go has everything you need. I have played with VR headsets for a couple of years, starting with a cheap, generic headset for android, then moving to the 2nd generation Gear VR, and then the Oculus Go. I have found myself using the Go daily for two reasons- ease of use, and as technology has advanced, virtual social integration has added a new world of possibility to casual VR. The Oculus Go and Gear VR both run what is basically the same platform/interface/store. In fact, the apps I purchased on my Gear VR transfered to my Go. The big difference is that you don't have to install your phone into the headset which alleviates a hassle as all the hassles that come with multi-purposing your phone. Originally, I couldn't see myself justifying buying a Go when I already had the Gear VR, but now I would recommend that purchase to anyone. It doesn't seem like a big deal to slap your phone into a headset and start it up, but in reality, that extra little bit of hassle stops you from playing with it as much, and receiving calls and notifications constantly while in VR is frustrating. The Go is just so much easier to use, and well designed. Comfortable, even with glasses on, solid built in stereo speakers, and the remote control tracking is much better than what I experienced with the Gear VR. I bring my Go to work with me and people are AMAZED when they try it out. It surprises me how many people haven't experienced VR yet, but I think the Go is the type of product that will shift that. At $200 ($250 for the 64 gb version) it is absolutely worth the money. The thing that is really about to change things is the social integration. We are now at the point where with the Go and an app like Altspace VR, you can actually explore different environments and meet people from around the world. (People are represented by customizable avatars). You can speak with them, play games with them, host events and throw parties, watch movies, attend concerts, film festivals, everything. It's totally incredible, and adds so much more value to the VR experience beyond playing games (although those are fun too!) Last thing to mention- I purchased the 64 gb version for $250 instead of the 32. In terms of storage, I have nearly 60 apps/games downloaded to it plus two full length 3-D movies and I still have 27.5 gb of space left! I like having all of that space, but really, if you can only afford $200 for the 32gb, you will be just fine. This is a great time to jump into VR, and the Go is a great product to do it with.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I’m so glad I bought this!

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

    I wanted a set of VR goggles and I loved that this was standalone and the price is amazing (I got the 64g memory). It’s SO fun and such a totally immersive experience, I have so much fun exploring the games, landscapes and shows. Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon video all look wonderful on it. Yes, as everyone says, the battery life isn’t long but that really doesn’t matter because it charges pretty quickly and you should be taking a break every few hours anyways, for the sake of your eyeballs and mental health, haha. But yes, it was really worth the money for me and I’m so glad I got it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    I can't get away from playing so fun and so many options for game and apps. The whole family loves it and plays all the time we are about to buy two more one for my oldest daughter and my wife so we can play together. The games are not expensive some are free and some cost but most is like $9.99 and most are worth it. I recommend it to everyone I see.

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

    Love my Oculus go

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

    VR on the go without my Mobile phone, better performance, better graphics, plus amazing sound :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great VR Game.

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    So much fun to play. Played with a friend as a team. So much fun. We played until it needed to be charged.

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

    awesome

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    The Oculus go is awesome I didn't have any issues and I plan on getting the Oculus Quest very soon it's just like being there at Busch Gardens riding a real roller coaster it's that scary and real I can't wait to get the Oculus Quest

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

    Amazing

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    The games are endless and apps are good. The whole family loves it and plays it we are about to buy two more for the family and I recommend this to everyone I see and talk to.

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

    Very pleased with my purchase

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

    I’ve been researching VR Head Units for a while and this one gives you the best bang for your buck. Plus it’s wireless and doesn’t require being tethered to a PC

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

    I purchased the VR HEADSET

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    I love It ,I actually went back and brought another 1 best gift ever.

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

    Great fun

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    Nice product very fun to use and explore different places virtually.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great but not perfect product

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    The head elastic strap in one of the side comes loose when I take off from my head every time use (between the connection elastic strap and the Head set) , so I’m disappointed with the quality of the product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stay away

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    Stay away from this product. It is a lot of fun but I have had mine for 60days and there’s a red line in the screen. I have put a ticket in the oculus system do to Best Buy’s return policy and still have heard nothing. I am a lite user with 10 hours of total play time with the unit and already have a problem. Stay far away or buy the warranty from Best Buy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Two Thumbs Up

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

    I bought Oculus Go on launch day and the more I play with it, the more I like it with the exception of one thing… Battery Life. First thing that struck me was that the visual fidelity of the unit is really good, video (especially 360 video) is world’s better than the Rift. Game graphics feel mobile level, but the overall clarity of the GO’s optics / lens more than make up for it. I picked up a few games and while they are on the arcade / shallow side, they are all super fun for 20-25 min play sessions. Tried out the Netflix and Plex apps and both performed really well including 3D movies that worked perfectly (WiFi feels really zippy on the GO). The only glaring flaw for me is the battery life, 2-2.5 hours is just not enough juice, that is barely enough time to watch a movie. I see myself using this thing on planes for longer trips and the battery life makes that use case a real problem, but overall, I’m giving the Oculus GO 4 Stars and a thumbs up. It’s not as robust as it’s older brother (The Rift) or the PSVR or Vive, but $249 (64GB) for a proper on the GO VR gaming experience feels like a super value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use, Quality, Vr
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Interesting VR experience

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

    I just got this yesterday, it’s really easy to set up, and downloading apps and videos to experience, there’s a lot to learn, sport shows and concerts is really cool, watching Netflix is like watching huge theatre screen, coco was cool too makes you feeling like one the characters, the sound is amazing even without headphones, picture quality is good for a VR but it’s not a 4K or 1080p I am not sure about the battery live I had to recharge once, fyi I also have PSVR this is definitely much easier and hassle free to just grab it and put it on without any attachments, try it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Graphics
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    Battery life, Heat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Your best start into VR

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

    There are many VR products on the market. Some are good, many are not. However, this is probably the product that we will all look back to as the one that truly began the VR boom. The price point is on point. It has plenty of user friendly features. It’s does not need to tether to a computer. It’s relatively light enough and does not generate much heat. The graphics are very good and the controller is very intuitive. The simple fact that it does not require attaching a phone to it makes it a powerful contender. Is it a perfect product? No. It’s 2-hour battery life and inability to track forward and backward motion are probably it’s two biggest downfalls. It doesn’t not have expandable memory to date as well. But I believe it was designed that way for cost saving measures. And while it’s quite light for a VR device, two hours will give you a face imprint the longer you wear it. Also, it’s not ideal for high-end gaming as those system still need computer assistance. But for mobile-level and general VR games, watching movies and VR videos, photos and other VR content, this one is a big winner.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great overall performance

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

    The Oculus fits comfortably. The sound is of high quality as is the picture. Lenses fog occasionally. So easy to use and many enjoyable apps . Watching a movie for me is a wow experience because it feels like a movie theater. The Vr experience is amazing. so worth the price recommend 64 gb.

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

    Devices Like THIS Will Make VR Boom!

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

    I have done several iterations of VR, from the desktop versions (Rift and Vive), the Samsung VR, Google Cardboard, and one of those cheap headsets for cellphones that you can buy anywhere now. I've been dying for this to take off since I first experienced VR back in the early 90's when I was in college and tried out a unit with the massive helmet and a ringed stand to keep you in place. All the PC units are great if you: want to spend a ton of money on a computer powerful enough to run VR and the VR system. The cell phone based ones pretty much stink all around. While some are better than others they always have issues that make them pretty unusable in the long term. The Oculus go, has all the equipment built in, a stable operating system, a pretty good store with some great apps, a comfortable headset, and all at a pretty good price. I have to say that I'm a nerd and have just been having fun doing the apps that take you to places that I would probably never go (the wilds of Argentina, Egypt, or some far flung museum) or never could go (the app that lets you zoom through a human body or around a stellar nursery). It has been worth the price of admission just to do those apps, and I find that I'm finding more and more things to do with the headset unlike some of the others. I don't get motion sick, and have only had one app make me feel even remotely 'blah' and that was one of the roller-coaster apps that wasn't all that much fun in the first place. Everything else has been pretty solid. I like how the app store will tell you the 'comfort' level of an app and whether it might make a sensitive person nauseous. The only drawback that I have found with this is that I am getting to the point where I need reading glasses (which is a bummer in its own right) but it has made a few instances a bit blurrier than they could be. Now this unit lets you purchase inserts to counter this but perhaps an actual focus knob could have helped. Granted, this may have caused issues with the optics in other ways (peripheral view, chromatic aberrations, etc.), but I'm not sure I want to plunk down more money on lenses that a corrected for me. That being said, they are charging a relatively reasonable price for them. All in all, I am extremely happy with where things are going with VR and with the Oculus Go in particular. I would definitely get the 64gb version because some of these apps and videos can take up quite a bit of space. There is word that they will soon allow you to use a usb drive with a micro-usb plug to add on some storage, but if you are really hurting for space you can link up a DropBox account for some cloud storage. I wish they would add some other types of cloud storage because I have a boatload of space on one of the other providers. Been having a ton of fun with this device and I can't wait for the next version.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Entertainment @ it’s BEST

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

    Loved it.Portable and lightweight.Can steam and watch my favorite movies and tv shows tru Netflix or amazon videos.Cant wait for NBA games to start coz they have an NBA app where you can watch live NBA games in VR.A lot of games too as well as live sports and concerts all tru wi-fi only.The only downside is the battery.Would last a max of 2 hours without the cord.Hard to use it while charging.Has a small cord and annoying when you use it and charging as well.The movie screen is HUGE when you stream movies giving you a real theater like experience.No need to buy big screen TV.Its all here in 1 device.Good for travel also to keep you entertained provided you need to have a WiFi.Better get the 64GB than the 32GB coz u will need a lot of space for your different apps.Overall, it’s worth it.

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

    A Must have if you haven't tried virtual reality

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    You don't need cables or a computer to start using this. This device is also good for kids when you want to show them something cool. It is also good for introverts. You can meet a lot of amazing people on Oculus go! I own a lot of technology and know when a piece of tech is good. This technology for the price is basically unbeatable. I recommend movie lovers to watch movies on the oculus go as well. It feels like a movie theatre and you don't have to visit a real theatre for a long time. I have the 64gb version of the Oculus Go. It's all worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use, Quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fun for the price

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    Read the reviews and understand the limitations. I don't see a 2-hour battery life as a negative, because that's a long time to be wearing this device non-stop. The audio and video quality is excellent for the price. It's also easy to use. I consider this the Wii of VR. Hardcore gamers should look to more advanced and complicated systems. For the rest of us, this is a great little device to pass some time and dip your toe into VR. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend