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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 414 reviews

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Customers are impressed with the Gear VR Virtual Reality Headset's immersive VR experience and ease of use, praising its controller and generally positive user experience. However, some users reported issues with the device overheating and its impact on phone battery life, along with concerns about limited content availability. The headset's compatibility with certain Samsung phones was also frequently noted.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Technology

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

    The VR offered in this product is above and beyond what you might expect. IT is a wonderful experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR

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

    I bought this for my son to go with his Note 8 and he is enjoying it very much. Very fun accessory!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Performs as promised

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

    Pretty easy to setup and use. Just snap the phone in and go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great upgrade

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

    I like the feel as compared to the previous model. The controller is great. Can play so many more games

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Gear

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

    I bought this vr gear because i purchased a new phone and my old gear can not work with it. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love This Product

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

    I can spend hours exploring the many apps (most free) and playing the many games. It was worth it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cool pic

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

    Nice view easy to use lite on your face. Nice picture

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool

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

    Was good for the few times I've used it. Highly recommend remote, Remote is good and easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Phone temperature

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Neat!

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

    This is the first VR I've used so I have nothing to compare it to. One downside is that if your phone gets even a little hot it will shut down and tell you to let your device cool. It gets pretty annoying since Samsung phones have the tendency to get a little hot.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Would definitely recommend this product. Easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So life like

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

    So realistic and so much fun. virtual reality is so spectacular especially on the samsung gear.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Galaxy VR

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

    Works well with the Galaxy S8+. Great VR experience.

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

    The remote really helps

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

    I liked the previous version but with the addition of the remote it makes it a whole lot better

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

    Hours of entertainment and new things are add daily. Works great with my Samsung galaxy s8+.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My daughter loved her gift

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

    So easy to use and can take it anywhere. Best buy has the latest technology at a great price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great experience

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

    Worth the wait....love watching Netflix on it...it feels so real...works great with gear 360

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

    Great buy

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

    Experience is surreal and works as expected. More convinient than buying the oculus itself.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Too kewl

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

    These vr glasses are the bomb. I can see alot of games going this route in the near future

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing device for vr

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

    This product is great for vr as long as you have a good fun there are lots of apps for it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product

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

    Cool vr experience for a good deal compared to buying a new computer and Oculus rift kit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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