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Model:
ET-YO324BBEGUS
SKU:
5805800
Your price for this item is $37.99
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Customer reviews

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

  • Ease of Use

    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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bought for older VR Set

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

    Got one to use with my VR device I got when I bought my S7 Edge. Works well enough, easier than pushing buttons on the side of the visor.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Overall

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

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great, but with some annoyances

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

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

    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

    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

    easy for little kids

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

    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

    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

    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

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

    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

    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

    Must have for Gear VR

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    Posted .
    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

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

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend