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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 345 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Gear VR Controller's ease of use, enhanced VR experience, and its affordability. Many appreciate the improved navigation and long battery life. However, some users experienced issues with compatibility and occasional connection problems requiring recalibration.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An affordable VR accessory item

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

    At first, I'm not really sure if I want to buy this Gear VR controller. I have a Bluetooth controller already (in a form of gamepad) but then I realized that some of the game & apps now has already supported this GVR controller. With such fraction of price(especially if you have some available rewards points to use... It'll make some worthwhile, more affordable VR experience. My recommendation : Go get it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Connects easy, works great, price is low, would recommend it to everyone that has VR.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works great!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    easy to use and very light. I like my gear vr now much more!

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

    Cool to use with quite a few games

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

    Played with probably about 10 games. Works great with most. Gets disconnected every now and again but connected right back. I would recommend

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not impressed

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

    This item works okay some of the time. Need to keep resetting it and it is off a little.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good tech

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is good for the purchase price 7$. The issues i faced are it needs to be recalibrated when playing games literally for every 30seconds. Also you cannot use 2 controllors with a single decice at the same time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Navigation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have accessory

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

    If you have an earlier version of the gear VR that doesn't come with one, this is a must have accessory. I use the 2016 model that came with my S7e and I absolutely love using it not just for the first person shooter games but just to navigate the menu's and watch netflix. Definitely worth every penny.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes playing games and navigation fun!

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

    It took a little while to figure it out...but not too long. As I am not a game player, I wasn't sure what to do. Found some YouTube videos with instructions and it wasn't very long before I was really enjoying myself. I found a couple of good detailed training videos on how and what to do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what Gear VR needed

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

    The biggest our I've always had with the gear headset was having to look and tap the set itself to do anything. The controller fixes that issue perfectly. While it isn't as functional as the Vive setup, however it's definitely the best we're gonna get with a phone based headset.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good tracking, but can lose you easily

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfect if you keep it within the field of view of the screen. Point it behind you and it can get lost requiring a re-center. Great as long as you're careful to not set it down pointed away, then try to just quickly pick up again.

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

    Controle

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

    Olha aí, se vc tem Samsung, vai amar, se tem Apple, não sei pq tá vendo pra comprar :-)

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A handy item.

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

    It does not work with all VR programs and the orientation seems to fade rather quickly, but reorientation is easy and it's a nice convenience over the controls on the side of the VR Glasses. Very glad to have it, notwithstanding these criticisms.

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

    A big plus to the headset

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

    Great addition to the VR headset if you don't have one. Love it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad! Better than just using the headset.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's not 100%intuitive to use, but it gets the job done. If you can use a laser pointer, you can use this VR Controller. Got it on clearance for like $4, which makes this a steal!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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

    I got this controller for $2 and it's well worth the price I wouldn't pay more then 20 bucks to be honest. I got it for my Samsung vr, the controller don't work with other vr only Samsung

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great if compatible.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller fits in my hands well and have no issues when it works. I ran into a few games that this controller is not compatible that other Bluetooth controllers are.

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

    Love this remote

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

    I love this remote... I have no complaints none at all.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    takes some getting used to, but makes navigation much easier than using the pad on the headset. Not as fast as I thought as typing is still one key at a time. Overall performance is great. No lags or disconnects.

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

    Cool gadget

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

    Really Fun toy. But it cramps my wrist after a while.

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

    Good item

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

    Works well.........................................

    I would recommend this to a friend
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