While the Vive Pro is currently the best VR headset on the market, it's definitely not cheap. The headset alone costs $600 while the accessories bundle (controllers, base stations) is an additional $300 if you don't already own the original Vive.
Compare Specs: Our VR Picks
| Our Pick | Rating | Hardware Platform |
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| Nintendo Labo VR Kit $79.99 at GameStop | Editors' Choice 4.5 Review | Nintendo Switch |
| Sony PlayStation VR $349.99 at Adorama | Editors' Choice 4.0 Review | PlayStation 4 |
| Oculus Go $149.00 at Oculus | 4.0 Review | Android |
| Oculus Rift S $612.95 at Amazon | 4.0 Review | PC |
Yes. VR is a little blurry. That's what happens when you shove a screen next to your eyes and it doesn't have the pixel density to give you the same legibility as viewing a 1920x1080 screen from 2 feet away. It will get better as display technology improves.
HTC Vive Cosmos Supports Optical Finger Tracking. The HTC Vive Cosmos will support the same finger tracking SDK as Vive and Vive Pro, as shown in a video posted to Twitter by HTC Vive's China President. HTC released finger tracking for Vive and Vive Pro back in March.
The 5 Best VR Headsets for Immersive Gaming
- Future of VR Gaming. Oculus Quest. amazon.com. $539.99. Shop Now.
- Best Value. Oculus Go. bestbuy.com. $199.00. SHOP NOW.
- Impressive Image. HTC Vive Cosmos. amazon.com. $690.00.
- Great Motion Trackers. Oculus Rift S. bestbuy.com. $399.00.
- For Mobile Viewing. Zeiss VR One Plus. bestbuy.com. $47.99.
The best VR headsets you can buy today
- Oculus Quest. Best VR headset overall.
- Oculus Rift S. Best VR headset for PC.
- Playstation VR. The best VR headset for consoles.
- Oculus Go. A great standalone VR headset for the money.
- HTC Vive. Best VR headset for immersive experiences.
- Valve Index.
- Pansonite 3D VR Glasses.
Vive Cosmos and Steam. Lighthouse isn't needed. Yes, it works with Steam and most SteamVR games.
Price. Both headsets are a few hundred dollars less expensive than they were when they launched. The Rift is $399, down from $599, while the Vive is $499, down from $799. Since both now feature motion controls and whole-room VR in the box, the Oculus Rift is the better value.
Like all HTC Vive HMDs, the Cosmos has its own spatial audio-supporting stereo headphones as well as microphones. The new headset also comes with brand-new knuckle-style controllers, which are tracked by the HMD as part of its inside-out tracking.
HTC is releasing its PC-powered Vive Cosmos VR headset next month. This mod allows you to use the Vive Cosmos with your existing Lighthouse base stations to get full 360-degree tracking and support for Vive Tracker. The Cosmos is also compatible with the Vive Wireless Adapter.
Price. Both headsets are a few hundred dollars less expensive than they were when they launched. The Rift is $399, down from $599, while the Vive is $499, down from $799. Since both now feature motion controls and whole-room VR in the box, the Oculus Rift is the better value.
The new Vive Cosmos, which HTC first announced at CES in Las Vegas this past January, will be available for a retail price of $699 starting October 3.
Minimum Specs for Oculus Rift:
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater. CPU: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater. RAM: 8GB+ Video Output Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output.The Oculus Quest untethered virtual reality headset is available on Oculus' website. The ship date at the time of publishing is March 16th. This model, along with many other VR headsets, has been out of stock for the past few months — in part due to the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on manufacturing.
The Vive Cosmos Play, Elite, and XR utilize the same base Vive Cosmos HMD with wireless support. Each price point includes a different faceplate that changes out the number of cameras and functionality, starting at $499. Faceplates are removable and interchangeable and can be purchased separately at a later date.
