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Official Google Cardboard

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,268 ratings
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Brand Google
Color Brown
Special Feature Travel
Included Components Google Cardboard viewer
Compatible Devices Smartphone
Model Name 87002822-01
Item Weight 0.22 Pounds
Platform iOS, Android
Screen Size 6 Inches
Controller Type Button Control

About this item

  • Immersive experience
  • Works with your smartphone
  • Lots of content to explore
  • Clever, user friendly design
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Google Cardboard

Bring virtual reality to life with Google Cardboard. Using your smartphone and VR apps,¹ this quality viewer puts the world of VR right in your hands, affordably.

Immersive experience

Step into stunning environments that stretch all around you. No matter where you look, it’s as if you’re really there.

Lots of content to explore

Discover thousands of VR apps and games, and a variety of captivating YouTube videos made to view with Cardboard. Travel the world, go onstage with your favorite artists, experience thrilling simulations, and more.

Phone Compatibility, Design, and Cardboard App

Clever, user-friendly design

Cardboard assembles in three simple steps. It features custom-designed, high-quality lenses for immersive visuals, and a partially laminated body for durability.

Works with your smartphone

Cardboard supports most Android or iOS phones with screen sizes from 4 to 6 inches.² It also has an interactive click button that works with all compatible phones.

Cardboard app

The Cardboard app puts virtual reality on your smartphone. It helps you set up your viewer, find VR content, and launch your favorite experiences.

VR Content

So much content to dive into

Explore outer space and dance onstage with your favorite artists. Thousands of VR apps, games, and videos³ are available to surround you in the experience, making you feel like you’re really there.

VR on YouTube

YouTube's 360° Channel is your destination for popular and compelling 360° VR videos.

Google Street View

Explore world landmarks, natural wonders, and new locations. You can even create and share your own Steet View photo spheres.

¹Each VR viewer has a 'Works with Google Cardboard' badge, indicating compatibility with available Cardboard apps. Explore here.

²Android 4.1 or higher, or iOS 8.0 or higher. Supports larger phones with screens sizes 4 to 6 inches.

³More apps available on Google Play in our Cardboard featured app collection.

Product safety information: Take frequent breaks while using a VR viewer. If you experience nausea, discomfort, eye strain, or disorientation, immediately discontinue use. Not for use by children without adult supervision. Do not use a VR viewer while driving, walking, or otherwise by being distracted from real world situations that prevent you from obeying traffic or safety laws. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using a VR viewer if you feel impaired or disoriented. If you may be prone to seizures, consult a doctor before use.

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    Product Description

    Bring virtual reality to life with Google cardboard. Using your smartphone and very apps, this quality viewer puts the world of very right in your hands, affordably. Immersive experience: step into stunning environments that stretch all around you. No matter where you look, it's as if you're really there. Works with your smartphone: cardboard supports most Android or iOS phones with screen sizes from 4 to 6 inches. It also has an interactive click button that works with all Compatible phones. Lots of content to explore: discover thousands of very apps and games, and a variety of captivating YouTube videos made to view with cardboard. Travel the world, go onstage with your favorite artists, experience thrilling simulations, and more. Clever, user-friendly design: cardboard assembles in three simple steps. It features custom-designed, high-quality lenses for immersive visuals, and a partially laminated body for durability. Each very viewer has a “works with Google cardboard” Badge, indicating compatibility with available cardboard apps. Explore here. Android 4.1 or higher, or iOS 8.0 or higher. Supports larger phones with screens sizes 4 to 6 inches.

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    4.1 out of 5
    1,268 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use, value, performance, and quality of the virtual reality headset. For example, they mention it's fun, simple, and worth the money. That said, some complain about the comfort.

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    83 customers mention83 positive0 negative

    Customers find the virtual reality headset fun, simple, and good for a quick, inexpensive start. They also say it's easy to put together and has a few games that are very enjoyable.

    "...Just incredible. I even flew down and visited my house in Minnesota. There was no dizzy feeling like some other 3-D viewers affect the experience...." Read more

    "...I was really impressed with the build quality as well as the ease of use. Dropped my iphone 8 in without taking it out of it's UAG case...." Read more

    "Good for a quick, inexpensive start." Read more

    "...Easy to put together. It was fun to do with my 8 year old...." Read more

    79 customers mention75 positive4 negative

    Customers find the virtual reality headset worth the money, saying it's an inexpensive way to check out cool VR stuff on the Play Store. They also say it'll give a quick glimpse at what the hype is all about. Customers also mention that it'd be a great introduction to VR.

    "Really fun to experience 3-D, and very, very inexpensive compared to other 3-D viewers...." Read more

    "Good for a quick, inexpensive start." Read more

    "...This product is a LOT of fun and the price is incredible but is still a bit of a novelty right now" Read more

    "...Pros:- inexpensive- easy to set up- easy way to test out VR- &#..." Read more

    75 customers mention57 positive18 negative

    Customers like the performance of the virtual reality headset. They say it works well, gets the job done, and is surprisingly well-made considering the price. Some customers also mention that it works great for basic viewing and is well received by students and faculty.

    "...The cardboard looks really cheap, but was heavy duty and worked flawlessly. I would highly recommend this as a first 3-D viewer experience...." Read more

    "...the quality of the Cardboard Virtual Reality "viewer" is really good. Easy to put together. It was fun to do with my 8 year old...." Read more

    "...YouTube is a good resource for vr content and works well with this headset.Still on the fence after reading that?..." Read more

    "...is very difficult to make any fine detail out.I am excited for what 3D will become but it does have a way to go...." Read more

    52 customers mention47 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the virtual reality headset. They mention that it is well-made, sturdy, and holds their phone. Some say that YouTube is a good resource for VR content and works well with the headset. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and recommend it as a great educational tool and introductory VR device.

    "...The cardboard looks really cheap, but was heavy duty and worked flawlessly. I would highly recommend this as a first 3-D viewer experience...." Read more

    "...I was really impressed with the build quality as well as the ease of use. Dropped my iphone 8 in without taking it out of it's UAG case...." Read more

    "...YouTube is a good resource for vr content and works well with this headset.Still on the fence after reading that?..." Read more

    "Pros: came (2 each) fully assembled ready to go. Strong Cardboard and held my phone although I had to remove my case...not unexpected as there are a..." Read more

    16 customers mention5 positive11 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the virtual reality headset. Some mention that it fits right and is durable, while others say that it barely fits their Pixel XL and is a tight fit for the OPO. Some customers also say that the headset fits poorly on their face and is uncomfortable. Overall, the opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

    "...It's a tight fit for the OPO, especially with the thin rubber case I've got on it...." Read more

    "...The phones fit nicely in the compartment (however, these are not adjustable for a thicker case)...." Read more

    "...They fit poorly on your face, they're extremely uncomfortable, and the quality of the experience will vary depending on your phone model...." Read more

    "...Gets the job done for VR using google expeditions. Probably not the comfiest option for someone looking to spend more than 30 minutes using this." Read more

    10 customers mention4 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the apps. Some mention there are lots of cool apps for the virtual reality headset, while others say there are not many apps for it on iOS.

    "...software uses predetermined volumes, but in app and single loading apps do not seize volumes...." Read more

    "...It was easy to set up, and the app contained info so that the viewer could show anywhere that Google Earth has mapped. Just incredible...." Read more

    "...by brand new phone wouldn't work with Google Cardboard but I can't even download the app!..." Read more

    "...close to the Oculas or the HTC Vive platforms but there is quite a selection of apps you can get.Pros:- inexpensive-..." Read more

    24 customers mention4 positive20 negative

    Customers are not satisfied with the comfort of the virtual reality headset. They mention that the nose piece can be a bit uncomfortable. They also say that the cardboard is really uncomfortable and rubbing against their nose makes them nauseated.

    "...Cons:- obviously not perfectly immersive- nose piece can be a bit uncomfortable- have to hold it up to your face..." Read more

    "...Uncomfortable after awhile as there are no straps, eye adjustments, focus, etc...." Read more

    "...They fit poorly on your face, they're extremely uncomfortable, and the quality of the experience will vary depending on your phone model...." Read more

    "...Perhaps unsurprisingly, these are quite uncomfortable to wear, even for brief periods of time...." Read more

    19 customers mention3 positive16 negative

    Customers are not satisfied with the picture quality of the virtual reality headset. They mention that everything looks blurry, fuzzy, and pixelated. They also say that the visual effects are limited, and the resolution is not sufficient. Some customers also report horrible double-vision when using the headset, and say the 3D effect is substandard.

    "...The cardboard looks really cheap, but was heavy duty and worked flawlessly. I would highly recommend this as a first 3-D viewer experience...." Read more

    "...the two "eye holes" in the Cardboard, so you have a really hard time seeing. I'm not sure if this is a fault with the app or with these...." Read more

    "...Poor picture quality. The images (as seen via my iPhone 6) were somewhat blurry and pixelated and very grainy, like watching a movie through a..." Read more

    "...with a 4" screen, and though they do still work the image is cut off on the sides due to a smaller screen and no way to adjust...." Read more

    It came to use damaged.
    3 Stars
    It came to use damaged.
    It's pretty cool but it was missing the velcro on the sides and we had to exchange it and the top portion was coming apart like it was used when we purchased new.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    S. Ostrom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very inexpensive, but very fun 3-D viewer. Well worth the cost.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2017
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    Really fun to experience 3-D, and very, very inexpensive compared to other 3-D viewers. It was easy to set up, and the app contained info so that the viewer could show anywhere that Google Earth has mapped. Just incredible. I even flew down and visited my house in Minnesota. There was no dizzy feeling like some other 3-D viewers affect the experience. The cardboard looks really cheap, but was heavy duty and worked flawlessly. I would highly recommend this as a first 3-D viewer experience. Can't beat the price.
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    MacGruber
    5.0 out of 5 stars Got it working with steam!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    Bought these to dork around with VR to see if I'd want to drop coin on a vive or oculus rift at some point. I was really impressed with the build quality as well as the ease of use. Dropped my iphone 8 in without taking it out of it's UAG case. The only downside is that it didn't come with straps. But, this was an impulse buy and I didn't read the full description, so that's on me. Straps will be here today anyway.

    You can get this working on steam if you install the iVRy app on your iphone and download and install the iVRy driver for steam (search the steam store for "iVRy Driver for SteamVR"). You'll want to buy the iVRy app on your phone, otherwise it switches to greyscale after five minutes. It's been a ton of fun! It doesn't have the ability to detect where your positioned (for example, leaning or bending), but you can look in all directions. Setup SteamVR for seated game play and you're good to go! War Robots has a fun free demo and BattleZone was on sale yesterday so I bought it.
    Happy gaming!
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    Andrew Blake
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good, inexpensive way to sample VR, 3D for the first time.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
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    Good for a quick, inexpensive start.
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    Marlyn Norton
    3.0 out of 5 stars but like half of them really don't work at all
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    So I downloaded a lot of apps to work with these, but like half of them really don't work at all. It's like the focus is wider than the two "eye holes" in the Cardboard, so you have a really hard time seeing. I'm not sure if this is a fault with the app or with these. That said, the quality of the Cardboard Virtual Reality "viewer" is really good. Easy to put together. It was fun to do with my 8 year old. He has a good time playing with it, and I don't have to worry about having spent a lot of money on a viewer that he might break through play.
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    Granticus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product and cant beat the price and makes a great novelty gift
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2017
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    For the price, you cannot beat this 3D headset. To be honest, I have not used any other 3D headset, but this one is superb considering for 15$ that it's sold for.
    It is very important to make sure that you align your phone properly which takes a moment and if not done properly, can make you very dizzy in less than a moment.
    The one thing I don't like about 3D is that it is too sensitive to the users movement. This depends on the app used and probably can be adjusted to make it easier but I haven't explored the settings at all. Watching videos I've made with the Samsung 3D camera (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XR9SGXL/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_1) is very difficult to make any fine detail out.
    I am excited for what 3D will become but it does have a way to go.
    This product is a LOT of fun and the price is incredible but is still a bit of a novelty right now
    25 people found this helpful
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    bakersam
    5.0 out of 5 stars New to vr? Look no further!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    A vr set for $15 dollars? Yup, and if you have a decent phone and YouTube on that phone then you can experience vr! If you've never tried vr and have been wanting to dabble, then look no further.

    I own an oculus cv1 but before I bought that I had this.

    On the oculus you can move around and the view is wider and more immersive. Which is fantastic if you are serious about vr and will be using it often.

    If you want to see what this vr thing is about and don't want to spend a few hundred dollars then buy this. You'll find new experiences and answers to questions you may have been asking yourself about vr. YouTube is a good resource for vr content and works well with this headset.

    Still on the fence after reading that? Don't be, get off that fence and buy this. The only thing you might regret is not buying a more expensive set.
    8 people found this helpful
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    StarWarsGirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great VR Intro
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017
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    This is a good headset for anyone who wants to check out VR without paying close to $1000 for the whole headset system. It's not anything close to the Oculas or the HTC Vive platforms but there is quite a selection of apps you can get.

    Pros:
    - inexpensive
    - easy to set up
    - easy way to test out VR
    - "switch" for controlling some apps compatable with iPhone
    -fits over glasses
    - light

    Cons:
    - obviously not perfectly immersive
    - nose piece can be a bit uncomfortable
    - have to hold it up to your face

    All in all, a good purchase for what it is.
    3 people found this helpful
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    Sandra W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una aventura visual, muy entretenedora.
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 5, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Recomiendo que se use en zonas de WiFi. Hay que descargar una aplicación gratis. También está la versión de paga, que te lleva a través de las ciudades de una manera más cercana, cuando estás viendo alguna ciudad, pero igual y puedes andar en el espacio, o en la selva, etc. Tú escoges a dónde quieres "ir" ese día. Gran diversión. Sólo hay que tener cuidado de estar en un lugar seguro, ni cerca de escaleras ni albercas ni barrancos, pues uno no vé lo que tenemos afuera, así que cuidado con las caídas.
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    Carlos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente artículo
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 5, 2020
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    Básico, sencillo, pero funciona excelente, muy recomendable.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Bought for me and hubby for Xmas gift, tried it out first just to make sure it works so I can exchange if need to before time runs out to do so. I am keeping them. I love them, now to play with apps and get a remote so I don't have to take out phone each time to go back to main screen. My hubby is no tekky person so I want to make sure I know what I am doing when I give to him. He is going to be floored. I played the demo you download and wow it freaked me out.
    3 people found this helpful
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    Ralph
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good entry product into VR world
    Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Anyone who is looking for an entry VR viewer should get this product since it is great for starting out and getting a feel of what VR is like. There are some drawbacks like light leak and people with glass larger that the box dimensions may not fit but overvall a great product to start VR viewing with.
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    Ralph
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good entry product into VR world
    Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2018
    Anyone who is looking for an entry VR viewer should get this product since it is great for starting out and getting a feel of what VR is like. There are some drawbacks like light leak and people with glass larger that the box dimensions may not fit but overvall a great product to start VR viewing with.
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    Howard
    1.0 out of 5 stars For old people where the Coronation is most relevant!!....their eyes aren't so good!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Too blurry
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