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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 501 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the Gear VR Virtual Reality Headset's immersive VR experience, ease of use, and high-quality visuals. Many appreciate the included controller and remote, enhancing navigation and usability. However, some users point to limitations in available content and resolution as drawbacks. Concerns regarding phone overheating and battery drain were also noted.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great self bought present

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

    With eye glasses and motion sickness I came prepared with motion medicine and Yea the VR glasses fit great over my own glasses and Yea I was able to just enjoy the gaming. Neattt!

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

    Samsung Gear Vr

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

    From the moment I used this, I was in love with it. The way it takes you into another world is unbelievable . Excellent

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Content

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it...

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

    After some adjustments, it felt pretty good... here's some points if your interested... 1-i noticed the field of view changed (less) than first generation. Not a deal breaker, but noticeably different. 2- a lot of content, but not enough. Would love to watch vudu. But you can watch Netflix and Hulu. 3 - after owning PSVR I can safely say this is better for video and internet viewing. They both have screen door effect but this is more clear. 4 - the headset itself is comfortable. Less cumbersome than the psvr. I liked psvr but like this much more. Lastly, everyone has their own preference, so I would recommend trying it yourself. I think it's great...but not perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Much better then the Previous ones

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

    Love the fact that theirs a remote to it back it easier to play shooting games and also easy to rejust the pointer

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice starter VR.

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

    Easy to use. Quality build. Only problem is resolution on phones is not good enough yet. Grainy appearance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    very cool

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

    replaced my previous oculus device to this one so that I can use my new Note 8...these are so neat

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Phone overheating

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    More than I expected.

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

    Very easy to use. Setup only took a few minutes to start viewing. The graphics are way more than I expected. My only complaint is the phone can overheat causing message in the viewer to remove phone and allow to cool down. But this only happens during extended use of some heavy 3d.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    travel to another world

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

    always wanted to get this tech very cool if you are prone to headaches this is not for you

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

    Great VR Headser, love Christmas movies.

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

    My son has wanted a VR headset for along time, so got it for him for Christmas. I know he will enjoy it as he has been telling me exactly which one to get. The DVD is perfect to add to my Christmas collection that I watch every year. The HDMI cables are to replace what I had as the last cord walked away from the TV & know one is admitting they took them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Content

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product.

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

    Loved in for the first week of use, however contents are limited

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

    Hours of enjoyment

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

    I purchased this VR Headset and have spent many hours of enjoyment. The connecting to my Galaxy Note 8 was made with ease. The clear, perfect fitting headset make looking at pictures, playing games, surfing the web and watching movies have been simply fantastic. I would recommend this VR to all comers, young and old and prepare yourself forhour after hour of excitement. You can't go wrong with this VR Headset. You will not be able to put it down.

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

    Pretty cool

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

    I have a 360 galaxy camcorder and use this to watch the footage. It fits my Note 8 perfectly. The only con is that sometimes when you dock the phone it doesn't register that it's been placed inside this device. It's a bit of a production putting this on/ taking it off, so it's annoying when it doesn't go into vr mode right away.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gear VR is awesome not perfect

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

    The gear VR works great, way better than it did on the Note 5. My only complaint is the resolution. Its not horrible or unbearable by any means its just not as clear as I wish it could be.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very emmersive

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

    Much better than the older gear vr. The controller makes navigating alot easier. Fun device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best VR

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

    All in all this is the best VR experience I Ever had

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    really cool

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

    I love the Gear VR! They aded a controler which takes it to another level in my opinion.

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

    Don't know yet. IT'S A CHRISTMAS gift.

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

    It looks to be just what I wanted it to be. I have no reason to think it's not great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great vr

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

    Best system to use with the Samsung galaxy. There is a whole new world out there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    Very fun to use, I would suggest this item to anyone looking for a new tech item.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Keeps 'em entertained

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

    The original Samsung Gear VR didn't have a controller, and you could only use the side button pad. The handheld remote makes usage much better, It should be noted that this item works ONLY with certain Samsung Galaxy phones, so its NOT for everybody! The latest crop of titles plus a way of creating your own stuff makes this a great entertainment source for the family, especially kids! Titles like Snickers hosts Wrestlemania from April was great! Just like being at, and in some cases IN the ring! Face you Fears is another good title, designed to challenge the things that we're afraid of. All in all, this is a great source of fun for the money!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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