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:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Controller is compatible with old oculus VR
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Totally sync with the older oculus VR, 360 gear for my smartphones and batteries lasts longer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Overall
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall, it's good. Allows you to play games that require a pointing device. Also is good as a selector (for apps that support it)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good control
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Very easy connection to my mobile. Controls are easy to feel.
Don't like that does not have a simple power button.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great add on....
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great add on.... keep arm from getting tire pushing button on headset...
recommend yes for the cost factor
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Navigation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great companion to the Gear VR headset.
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So far this has worked as expected. New apps and games are being added daily. Navigation works great. Awesome for games. A must have.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great vr
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The perfect match for my Samsung VR, the performance is excellent, easy to handle and very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Vr
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great, but with some annoyances
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Great little gadget, help with the vr experience. But needs to be reposicioned constantly. Minor annoyance, but recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A MUST HAVE FOR THE GEAR VR
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I got tired of turning my head to point and click, not to mention using my hand to keep pushing the pad. Glad I purchased it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
easy for little kids
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Picked this controller because a friend had one. Didn't want to get one that looks like the others. Grandkids easily used it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great if you have an older vr headset with out the remote. It makes it a lot easier to navigate.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great with my VR unit
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great wee with my Samsung S7 and the Samsung VR unit. Much easier to use than the buttons on the side of the device.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cheap alternative.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pretty cheap, but works great. Unfortunately gear VR is a dead platform.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
As expected!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to use and connect. Main thing is it was on sale :). You need this for sure if you have VR.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It works well, but apps not consistent
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no problems with device, but a lot of applications do not fully use it as it is early.... I am sure they will in time
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have for Gear VR
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Couldn't imagine the Gear VR without this controller...the games and navigating menus are much easier
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
V good
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Used it with the Gear VR, very easy to handle and use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good product. Easy to use. Got it at a sale price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Useful
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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 useful with some games. However, navigation is easier with the headset controls.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Samsung - Gear VR Controller
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Takes a little work to get it aligned, but overall, it makes using the Gear VR Headset mush easier.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Purchased as add on to VR headset
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Design and look are great but it should be half the price. Returned as I was decided it was not needed.