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Virtual reality had up until recently been a very expensive endeavor
When the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR all launched in 2016, many worried that prohibitive pricing would keep the nascent VR
VR headsets into the realm of reality for many shoppers
The PlayStation VR has been the least expensive headset from the start, but recent price cuts have made the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive more
affordable as well.Below we've broken down the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR prices for the US, UK and Australia, so you can see
what you'll need to spend to jump into virtual reality.We've also got details on all of the hidden costs that each VR device carries
HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR price markdowns come in
Given the trend, we wouldn't be surprised to see these numbers change yet again before 2018 runs out!HTC Vive priceUS Price: $499UK Price:
out the most cash of the top three headsets.That is, unless you opt for the recently released HTC Vive Pro, designed with superior visuals
resolution, refresh rate and field of view, and its bundled Oculus Touch controllers offer features the Vive wands lack, but the Vive beats
per sensor; since three sensors are recommended for full 360-degree tracking, that will put you at or above the Vive's cost out of the
headsets, with different starter games like Doom VFR, Skyrim VR or Until Dawn: Rush of Blood available, but most bundles outside of the US
tether these headsets to another device to power the VR experiences
Without a PC or console, your headset is just a useless piece of plastic
Or a really ugly hat.When it comes to picking the cheapest hardware option, PlayStation VR wins again
Vive, you'll need a VR-ready PC
or best price for a VR rig is no easy task
the most for the HTC Vive, and you'll need a top-of-the-line PC to get the most out of it, but its superior specs and design ensure it's
just a few hundred dollars or pounds, PlayStation VR is a great starting point for those who don't want to invest in an Oculus Rift or HTC
Vive now or ever.qyhdNmPCJQmekFriNd7sid.jpg#
