6 Best VR Headsets for Gaming to Buy in 2021

If you are already with the Virtual World, you will know about the term “cable panic”. If you are unfamiliar, it basically means the inability to fully immerse yourself in the Virtual World without the constant fear of toppling over cables connected to the PC. However, with the arrival of the Oculus Quest in the VR gaming headset market, the issue has been catered to. There are no strings attached!

Moreover, the Standalone property of the Quest releases us from extra expenses to buy the required hardware or a PC to set it up. The headset comes with an inbuilt system, making it all the less complicated as well as expensive. What catches our attention is the lightweight quality which is maintained even though most of the system now rests in the headpiece. Furthermore, the adjustable straps make it easier to carry.

One of the essential elements that made the Oculus Quest rank the best in editor’s choice is its 6 DOF – Degrees of Freedom ability that provides us with the most realistic movement possible. Along with that, the tetherless product fully allows freedom of movement. These two aspects fully submerge you into Virtual Reality like no one else. The Oculus Quest retails at a price of $599 on Amazon. Although it is a little on the expensive side, the perks of owning it overrides its price.

In all of the products listed in this guide, Sony PlayStation VR is undoubtedly the simplest choice. The element of simplicity is defined over different domains which makes it rank in one of the top choices. Normally the gaming VR headsets sold at present require a high-end PC to connect. Unlike these, the PlayStation VR requires a little more than a PS4 console. Hence, it saves a  lot of preliminary expenses on the user’s part.

Along with the easier accessibility of the PlayStation VR, Sony has managed to provide a good collection of games. Not only were some launched with the Headset, many more came along the due course of time.

Initially one of the main concerns of players at the time of PlayStation’s launch was the buying of its accessories separately. Sony, however, has managed to make the accessories affordable by giving out bundle offers which by the end do not feel that heavy on our pockets. The PlayStation VR, solely, retails at a price of $268 at Amazon, which is appropriate for what it has to offer.

Oculus Go is another of those easy-to-use, affordable pieces of the VR gaming headset market. Not only is the Oculus Go a budget-friendly choice, but it also does not require a PC connection or a SmartPhone. The tetherless property contrasts with the fact that Oculus Go is the only VR in the market with a 3 DOF, only allowing a certain direction of movement. The freedom of movement available with the 6 DOF lacks here. Another back holding factor is the availability of only one controller, which although is justified with the 3 DOF.

An Oculus Go retails at a price of $169 on Amazon, which is an incredibly cheap price. The reasonable price and easier-to-use capability make it a suitable choice for average consumers. These advantages are further backed by the fact that Oculus Go does not require a specific phone or a PC connection to work. Hence, it does not even prove to be heavy on the device being used with it!

Now HTC Vive is one of the High-End devices of the VR gaming range. One of its key features is the 6 DOF, with the ability to use the physical space made available to it. The hardware is an impressive one that comes along with a complementary set of software. Moreover, it is also equipped with new and exciting games, specially designed for a VR experience. A promise for a lot more of such games is made by the company as well.

No doubt that HTC Vive is by far the most sophisticated VR Headset out there. It is equipped with immersive technology and the wireless property acts as a cherry on the top! However, it is relatively heavy, making it hard to wear for longer durations, rendering it uncomfortable. Furthermore, setting up the device is a task on its own. 5 power supply outlets and long durations of software installations kill the fun before we even begin! HTC retails at $670.

Basically, the Rift S is a sequel to the original Oculus Rift. Therefore, it also requires tethering to a PC. The specs of the gaming experience mainly depend on that of your PC. However, for this very reason, it has the ability to provide a powerful gaming experience. Moreover, you would not have to worry about battery life, as a matter of fact.

Although it is much similar to its predecessor in many ways, it does have an improved built-in tracking system. Also, the refresh rate has been lowered a little, it goes unnoticed with better and sharper resolution. The Rift is paired with a load full of Oculus content library and is easy to set up, rendering it an appropriate choice for beginners. There is less internal reflection than its predecessor, improving the vision. The Rift retails at a price of $399 which is quite affordable for the features and upgrades it has to offer!

For this VR gaming Headset, Samsung joined hands with Windows Mixed Reality to run on Windows 10 platforms. Odyssey+ is the successor to Odyssey, being much lighter and with better visuals than its predecessor. Adding to these basic benefits, the Odyssey+ is also compatible with glasses, therefore, increasing its customer base.

However, the main selling feature of Odyssey+ is the DISPLAY, which let’s just say is Samsung’s key attributes. It has an AMOLED Display with 1440 X 1600 resolution. Moreover, Samsung has completely eliminated the Screen Door Effect, so there is no more wire-like mesh in the display, giving a crisp and clear view. With such a great display, the Odyssey+ also offers a 6 DOF display, allowing freedom of movement. Furthermore, the set up is an easy one. With only the tethering issue, WMR is held back at times. $629.70 is the retail price on Amazon which is fairly expensive, relative to the ones mentioned earlier in the context.