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“Which headset should you choose?” With the ever expanding amount of virtual reality headsets (HMD's) now available (56 was our last count) it's no wonder that it's hard to decide which to go for. With help from our team of gaming monomaniacs, our exclusive VR Headset Comparison Chart, user ratings and comments, we're confident you'll make the right choice. Read more on finding the right headset here
The Quest; Oculus once again hits its mark. After successful launches of both the Oculus Rift and Rift S, not to mention its partnership with Samsung to develop the best-selling Samsung Gear VR, it's no surprise that the Oculus Quest would follow suit. In the third quarter alone, Oculus sold approximately 180,000 headsets. To date, it’s said that Oculus has sold a staggering 4000,000 units sar far! So it’s gotta be good, right?
Read the ReviewThe Valve Index is the very first headset designed and manufactured by Valve Corporation. Considering the Index is Valve’s first ever VR headset, they’ve done an excellent job. They’ve delivered key features that we feel most VR enthusiasts will appreciate. Valve have developed visual, audio, and ergonomic technologies to create the best-in-class VR experience.
Read the ReviewLaunched in May 2019, the Oculus Rift S is the Rift’s successor, shortly followed by the user-friendly, wireless Oculus Quest. They are both excellent headsets priced at around £400. If you’re a true gamer with a decent PC and you only want the best gaming experiences, the Oculus Rift S is the best headset for you. There’s always the Quest if you don’t have a computer - but if you only want the best VR experience, whatever the cost, then the Valve Index might be your cup of tea. Read the rest of the review here.
Read the ReviewWhatever you want out of your gaming experiences, adding extra accessories can really enhance your gameplay. But as always, choosing the right gear to go with your rig can be daunting to say the least... Nevertheless, we're here to help by providing you with a run-down of some of the best and latest gaming accessories on the market, as well as guidance on where to find them and at the best prices.
Get a real sense of touch with some great VR add-ons, artificially created by applying forces or vibrations to your hands and body. From full haptic suits and vests, touch-sensitive gloves, VR treadmills to bizarre gaming controllers, that look and feel like you're using a real gun!
Well… choosing the best VR headset to buy is a bit of an open question really. First you need to consider what you’re going to use it for. If you’re a PC gamer you may want to consider the current leaders; Oculus and HTC Vive. If you're a fan of game consoles, PlayStation VR or Xbox VR would be a good choice - that's if Microsoft ever get around to deciding on an HMD manufacturer or whether they'll just make their own.
For those that just want to see what all the hype is about before taking the plunge, a good starting point would be the Samsung Gear VR©, starting from as little as £35... However, you’ll need a compatible mobile phone, such as a Samsung S6, S7, S8 and up. For owners of the iPhone©, Apple© has yet to develop something of their own, nevertheless there are compatible HMD's available for the iPhone©, such as the Destek V4 VR or a slightly cheaper alternative, the VR Shinecon. P.S. There are rumors that Apple© are developing a VR/AR headset and that's said to be compatible with their next iPhone© release, although this won't drop until mid 2020, if at all!
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