Virtual Reality is swiftly taking over the entertainment business. For a long time, VR was seen as something out of a futuristic movie like a flying car or a hoverboard. But before we knew it VR headsets have become the new hot commodity for at-home entertainment. Everybody and their grandma is spending a pretty penny on a top-of-the-line VR entertainment system. As VR systems lower in price, it is becoming more of a capability for many people to get themselves into the world of VR. The world we live in may be scary but at least we can wave our hands around like lunatics in the comfort of our own homes. Getting started in the VR world can be tricky. But here I have put together an array of information and recommendations for getting started on your journey.
The Oculus Quest 2 is a mid-range headset that will satisfy the needs of almost every VR gamer. The Oculus Quest 2 is a stand-alone headset. This means you don’t already need to own a computer or set up any external trackers. Although it is stand-alone, you can still connect the headset to a desktop or laptop to play games via the Oculus Link Cable. The Oculus Quest 2 is averagely priced and is going to be the best choice for most people.
The Oculus Rift s is Oculus’s previous headset before the Quest 2. This headset is not stand-alone and you will need to be running games through a desktop or laptop. You will not need to set up external trackers but this headset is not a great pick for someone not owning a computer. It is still a great headset especially if you were planning on playing through a computer anyway. It is an older headset, making it much cheaper and the best pick for pc-only gamers.
Judging by the name, you can guess that the Oculus Quest is similar to its successor the Oculus Quest 2. They are both stand-alone headsets with the ability to play pc games via the link cable. Where the Oculus Quest 2 differs specs. The Quest 2 comes with more ram and an updated processor. The Oculus Quest is still a great headset and is the best choice for people on a lower budget.
The Sony Playstation VR is the best headset for people who are already playing the majority of games on the ps4 or ps5. This is because you will not have to spend as much money for a really great headset. PlayStation has a good array of VR games and is the best choice for console gamers.
The HTC Vive Cosmos is a step up in the VR world. Coming in at $650, you can expect a few upgrades in specs and features from the other headsets. Some of which include its higher resolution and higher refresh rate. This is a pc driven headset so it is not a good choice for console gamers.
The Valve Index, being the most expensive on the list, is going to be the best headset for those who can afford it. It has the highest specs and the most features. Keep in mind, you will need to own a computer and also set up external trackers to use this device.