Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones

Name: Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 5195903
Rating: 4 (97 reviews)

Model: GCRFSM-R322NZWAXAR

SKU: 5195903

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Key Specs
- Display Type: Not Applicable
- Sensors: Gyro Sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
General
- Product Name: Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones
- Brand: Samsung
- Model Number: GCRFSM-R322NZWAXAR
Display
- Display Type: Not Applicable
Features
- Sensors: Gyro Sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
Other
- UPC: 400051959034

Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality with this Samsung Gear VR headset and your Galaxy phone or tablet (not included). The lightweight device is comfortable to wear for daylong gaming or movie binging. The 360-degree view offered by this Samsung Gear VR headset lets you experience entertainment from all angles.

This product has been refurbished. Learn more.

Compatible with select Samsung phones: Including Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 require a software update from your carrier.
Purchase and watch hundreds of movies and TV shows from Oculus Video: Plus, stream over 1 million short films and videos from Vimeo.
Watch Netflix in a whole new way: The Netflix app on Gear VR offers a living room experience, so it feels like you're on your couch watching TV shows, movies and more, wherever you are.
Purchase and play premium games: Plus, keep up with the best gamers in Twitch.
Enjoy extra comfort and durability: Light, ergonomic design features a wide facial interface, flexible padding and an easy-to-use touchpad. Plus, it fits over most eyeglasses.

Whats Included

Samsung Refurbished Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones
Owner's Manual

Q: Does it have a headphone jack for audio?

A: Your phone is the operative unit. Use its headphone/plugs

Q: Does this work with galaxy s6 edge plus

A: Thank you for reaching out to us with your question, Mark. This VR unit works completely with Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. I hope that helped to answer your question. ^Viv

Q: Is this good as it was new

A: This item was returned to new condition.

Q: Does this work with videos also, or is it just gaming?

A: The Gear VR is able to play 2D, 3D, 180° or 360° VR videos as well as games. You can play almost any video file on your smartphone through several different apps such as Oculus Video and Milk VR. There are also VR video apps like Netflix and Hulu to watch video content there as well.

Q: What games does it work with ?

A: The amount of games supported is too numerous to list. Here are some games that are supported: Land's End, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, Protocol Zero, Jauni, Lunasee, Titans of Space, VR Karts Sprint, Daydream Blue, Anshar 2.

Q: HI, Since this is a refurbished device, is there anything wrong with it in particular? Any flaws that show it is a refurbished piece? Is it in new condition, In box? Thanks!

A: Mine looked brand new out of the box. I haven't had any issues at all, nor have I had to call support for help. I've had it several weeks now and this picture is from tonight.

Q: Does this virtual reality head set work with a Galaxy Core Prime?

A: NO! my wife has the core prime and I have the S6. It will NOT work on her phone at all. http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/wearables/gear-vr/ the compatibilty tab shows only the newer devices will work.

Q: Does this work with Galaxy 6 Active?

A: Yes, the VR will work with that phone.

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Gear VR for its immersive and fun VR experience, comfortable fit, and surprisingly good condition for a refurbished product. Many appreciate the affordable price point, although some users note that their phone's battery drains quickly and the device can get warm during use. A few customers mention concerns about video quality. The overall experience is positive for many, but potential buyers should be aware of these minor drawbacks.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent product and price
While there isn't a wide selection of apps yet and the heat issues with smartphones limit the time you can use the headset per session, none of this detracts from the Gear VR. As access to video and apps expands, the Gear VR seems ready to face the challenge and at a price that is accessible to those simply curious about the new possibilities. Well worth every penny spent, in my.opinion.
Posted 9 years ago by Clyde76
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Much better than Google Cardboard!
I have spent $30-$50 on cardboard viewers that were just a piece of junk. This was available at a reasonable price and you can do a lot more than google cardboard. The downside is that this works only with Samsung phones and needs to be plugged in for power but you get controls on the side which makes it much more versatile than cardboard. I recommend this if you want to try VR! I have demoed an htc vive, while this can't compete with a real VR headset it does emulate the experience very well. I wish the field of vision was bigger though which is why I'm not giving it a 5 star rating.
Posted 9 years ago by tam1
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Option for entry level VR
The Samsung Gear VR is itself not much. If I was to judge only the hardware used, the new 2016 version is better. It is a great product as a whole however, and definitely the best option for the average person wanting to try out VR technology. It is "powered by Oculus" which really means that the store front apps are the same. The Oculus HMD and this with a Galaxy S7 are completely different. Although there are apps letting you use this for PC Gaming, they all really come short. When it comes to media, this is by far the best option. While the resolution will be lower than one of the high end HMDs out now, it all depends on your phone, this is much more comfortable which gives it an advantage as a media viewer. The portability of it is also a huge advantage. You can use this practically anywhere with almost no setup. I can go to my car, put these on with some noise cancelling headphones, and it's like I'm in a whole other world. Gaming wise, the options are limited. While the Oculus store front is pretty much identical to the GearVR one, they do not share games and you cannot purchase on one and use it on the other. Most games will require an external controller. There are blutooth options, but you can also use an OTG USB cable and plug almost anything in and it will work well. The built in touchpad is usefull for navigating the menus, but it frustrating to use in apps and especially games. If you have a compatible phone and are interested in VR, buy this. At $40 it is a steal. Google Cardboard doesn't compare really. I would tell anyone interested in VR to try this before an Oculus or Vive. I own an HTC, but prefer to watch things on the GearVR because it is so much lighter. The netflix app has an option, if you look straight up, to enter the void theater where you can watch shows while laying your head down. Also, you can stream content to your phone from a PC allowing you quite an extensive amount of options. It takes a little setup and know how, but MilkVR has until now been the best VR Media Player available. Very simple to use. Also there are apps coming out which make the Gear VR more and more interesting. Why this and not Google Cardboard? The software. The next Google system may change things, but the Gear VR's appstore has plenty of choices that will make any user happy. The only downside is also the appstore. Google Play is something I believe willl be around for awhile, and my purchases will still be available to me. The Gear VR storefront, like the one for Oculus, is brand new and still mostly unproven. As a Vive owner I am glad I can use Steam to make my purchases, because Steam like Google Play is something that has already been around more than a decade and I trust it will stay. If you are not a huge gamer, but are interested in VR, this is the best option on the market still. As long as you have the right phone, and until Google's new system is released and reviewed, this stands hands down as the best overall VR system. The Vive and Oculus are much more niche, and although they cost the same if you factor in the price of a phone, you will need a decent computer to use them. For most, this is not only the best option fiscally but overall the better experience.
Posted 9 years ago by Chance