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Customer Reviews Collected from Samsung US |
Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
Rating breakdown 1,069 reviews
5 Stars
715
4 Stars
300
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
7
1 Star
8
97%of customers recommend this product.
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1,014 out of
1,048)
Customer Reviews for Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones - Frost White
Customer Rating
5
This product is WELL worth the money and time
on May 27, 2016
Posted by: GamerMommaBear
from Anchorage, Alaska
Expertise:Intermediate
It is amazing. It is an eye catcher. Every one of my friends or relatives that sees it wants to use it and then gets addicted to it! It could sell for wayy more than it is sold for. Everything about it is just flat out great. If you don't have one, you are missing out.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Bright display, Built-in speakers, Durable, Lightweight, best thing any phone could ever do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Really cool product
on May 27, 2016
Posted by: TMoney405
from Indiana
Expertise:Beginner
I really like the product, but haven't had much time to explore it yet. The only thing I would change about it, is the length of time that you can use it. My Note 5 has to stop after about 15 minutes of use.
Pros: Durable, Lightweight, integrates the touch pad
Cons: too taxing on phone
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Not bad
on May 28, 2016
Posted by: Wassupdoc000
from Iowa
Expertise:Expert
The device keep telling me is overheating.........
Pros: Inexpensive, Bright display, Built-in speakers, Lightweight
Features
5
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Cool product ,but
on May 31, 2016
Posted by: Dahn
from San diego, CA
Expertise:Expert
Too heavy to wear,
Make phone get hot even didnt play with it that much.
Not much free app to try.
Can not play video rigtaway from the phone,
Have to transfer to certian folder to play the video on the phone.
I hope samsung make vr more lighter,
And fix the some issues,
Then will be successful of selling VR.
Hope comeing new improvement of few things VR soon.
Make phone get hot even didnt play with it that much.
Not much free app to try.
Can not play video rigtaway from the phone,
Have to transfer to certian folder to play the video on the phone.
I hope samsung make vr more lighter,
And fix the some issues,
Then will be successful of selling VR.
Hope comeing new improvement of few things VR soon.
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Poor quality, Too big, Not high def
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
2
Value
2
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Very cool technology!!
on June 1, 2016
Posted by: juliusstevesar
from Texas, USA
I am 64 years old and only moderately competent with new technology. I found this product very easy to understand and use the first time. I think I am really going to enjoy this!
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Built-in speakers, Lightweight, comfortable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Welcome to the future!!
on June 3, 2016
Posted by: RohthoR
from Lake Stevens, WA
Being a novice in all things technology I found this device extremely exciting. Super easy to use. If you enjoy watching movies or videos on your phone this device is literally like going to an imax theater and puts you in the best seat in the house. And if you have a good set of headphones then you'll be amazed. I should point out that if you have an older device like s5 or s6 then the picture isn't as crisp as it is on the s7. Luckily I have the new s7 edge. I've used it on all 3 devices and there is a massive difference in picture quality.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Bright display, Built-in speakers, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: Too big, not a crisp sharp picture with older devices.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
3
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great intro into VR
on June 13, 2016
Posted by: Satconcook
from KY
Expertise:Intermediate
If you already have a Samsung Galaxy S6, S7, or Note 5, this is well worth the purchase. It is a great and easy way to be introduced to virtual reality. VR is making huge advances compared to what it used to be and as more applications come out it shows even more what it is capable of. It is amazing how VR can suck you in create feelings that you would figure were impossible unless you were actually moving.
However, there are a lot of issues that need to be addressed. First thing, as many others have stated, is the overheating. There is nothing more fun spoiling than to be 10 minutes into a game to get the pop-up about it overheating. If you choose to continue and ignore it, the game becomes unplayable with 1-4 frames per second refresh. I have purchased the gel packs that some have mentioned and it has helped in extending my gameplay, but it still gets too hot at times especially if the charger is plugged in.
Visually the screen door effect is very obvious and makes the screen look blurry, no matter how much you try to focus. However, once you get engrossed in a game or movie, the effect seems to fade away. This will surely get better as screens increase in their resolution and pixels per inch and you have to remember that you are looking at your phone really really close.
Game prices are rather steep compared to other phone related games. I understand that they are more involved that your typical phone based game. However, I hate to pay so much for an app only to find out that it is about 10 minutes worth of entertainment with no replay value. I do like how some of them have gone “free” with in-game purchases to get the full version if you find it worthy.
It is hard to enjoy VR with others. Using Chromecast to mirror the screen to a TV looked very promising, until I found out that it cast the sound to the TV and not the headphones. Then, after about 5 seconds in the game, the video would freeze for external viewers but continue for the player. No matter the setting I tried, Chromecast would not work for me and my Note 5. I ended up purchasing MirrorOp, which is pricy app, but has made screen mirroring run really smooth, keep the sound in the headphones for the player, and really allowed the external viewers to enjoy the show and “mess” with the player.
Having a Bluetooth controller is only required for a few games. Most of them can be controlled with the side touchpad, which once you get used to how touchy it is, works well. However, keeping my arm bent beside my head gets tiring quickly. If you already play controller based video games, having a Bluetooth controller is only natural. The button placement on most of them is very similar to what you would already be used to so they are familiar and easy to use. Having a controller also unlocks some features in apps that you don’t “need” a controller for, such as moving seats in the theater.
Sitting in a swivel chair is the easiest way to play. Standing is always an option, but ensure the environment is clear around you and you are able to control vertigo. Some applications allow you to re-center the image, but most lock in the moment you activate the proximity sensor, which could happen from thumb placement or the head strap getting too close. Most of the time, taking it off and then putting it back on in the direction you want to face will re-center it as well. I do wish that some applications would let you force the center so that you could sit back and relax while playing and not forced to sit upright the entire time.
There is a fair amount of material out there under the Samsung/Gear VR store, however, Google Cardboard already has so much material available. The Gear VR will not let you play that material by default, however, there is an app that can help with that as well. That app essentially helps unlock more potential for the device. Some of it does not play as smoothly as the material made to run with Oculus, but still gives more options.
Overall I feel it was well worth it. I have almost contemplated buying myself a new phone so that I could leave my Note 5 as a dedicated VR screen, but then I realize that I don’t use it that much, especially since the novelty of it has worn down a bit. If only Samsung incorporated a cooling method for the phone I would have rated this higher.
Pros: Inexpensive, fun, simple
Cons: overheats phone, pricy appllications
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great product
on June 5, 2016
Posted by: Tvenema71
from Lake city, mi
Expertise:Intermediate
I love my VR goggles bUT when I used them with the S7 Edge the phone overheated and cracked. The goggles themselves though are amazing!
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Bright display, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US