Cheapest VR headset

[Si47eb]

What is the cheapest VR decent headset you could use for this game, or any pc game to be honest.

[kwm57]

I use a Pico4 300-400 USD. Purchase Virtual Desktop app or use the Pico Connect app it comes with to link to your PC.

I think the Quest 3S was just released for about $300usd.

Both headsets will provide a good VR experience but its really dependent on your PC. I would recommend a gaming rig with a NVIDIA 4 series graphic card (or similar)

[malorob]

gear VR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrMRlrRxkDA

or card board DIY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHWd5Ue3Ego

[krashd]

Anything second hand, a lot of VR users have buckets of disposable cash and like to always have the newest headset so you find their old headsets on things like ebay, craigslist and gumtree quite often in great condition and for a good price that doesn't require a kidney. Just make sure the seller has a good rep or can show you it running.

[Si47eb]

what make would you recommend, will check ebay

[TheCr33pur]

Well i got this HTC Vive Cosmo i bought few years ago and i think i paid total of 800$ that included taxes and shipping, etc. Really good, only use it twice and unfort i cannot use it due to motion sickness and the doc told me to stop using it. Guess some can and cant handle those VR headset.

Been trying to sell mine for 400$ on craiglist and few other sites. Just too many ppls doesnt know how to save money if they really want it. I had few wanted to give me 150$, etc a bunch of kids in these days.

beware buying those cheap ones, many have told me that are garbage. So idk i never use those less price. I remember getting the VR headset for PS4, man that was trash and glad i could refund it. But this one Vive Cosmo, i cannot send it back sadly. Google it if you want more details on it. I have dark blue one.

If you or anyone interesting, add me and we can figure out something :)

[Kobs]

I'm into VR since the oculus CV1 which I bought when it came out (and it still works btw) the resolution is not that great since it's one of the first that came out (screen door effect, god rays etc.) but it was a good VR headset
Since then I switched to a HP G2 still play with it and had but one problem with it , the cable but the Co. fixed it on all models now. It's not the cheapest but it's one of the best, I'd even say better than the index. There's a mod you can do with it that increases your FOV a lot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07QUO03YWuo&t=269s

But for an all around best bang for your bucks I'd go with an oculus meta quest 2 or 3 if budget allows but their bad sides is that you have to buy a lot of things which should come standard separately
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny_OPsxHQmU

Edit: Keep in mind that you almost have to get a HOTAS if you buy a headset unless you can remember ALL the keyboard controls and use them without looking... and even then sometimes you still have to look under your headset to look at your keyboard with a HOTAS but it really is how the game should be played... HOTAS n VR

[Salty]

valve index headset is liable to fail... blue leds of death so be very wary when buying valve index second hand not so much new very much.

imho... the best option for VR right now as i type this is the meta quest 3... the resolution is almost crystal clear the best i have tried yet and it is very affordable £470 i last cheacked or nearabouts.

the best thing about meta quest 3 is that it works, it isnt glitchy and bug filled rage experience like valve index and its rubbish steamVR app.
also you dont need basestations... the tracking is amazing. the size is great too.
i was so impressed with the meta... defo top pick for VR

[Salty]

Originally posted by Kobs:

I'm into VR since the oculus CV1 which I bought when it came out (and it still works btw) the resolution is not that great since it's one of the first that came out (screen door effect, god rays etc.) but it was a good VR headset
Since then I switched to a HP G2 still play with it and had but one problem with it , the cable but the Co. fixed it on all models now. It's not the cheapest but it's one of the best, I'd even say better than the index. There's a mod you can do with it that increases your FOV a lot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07QUO03YWuo&t=269s

But for an all around best bang for your bucks I'd go with an oculus meta quest 2 or 3 if budget allows but their bad sides is that you have to buy a lot of things which should come standard separately
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny_OPsxHQmU

Edit: Keep in mind that you almost have to get a HOTAS if you buy a headset unless you can remember ALL the keyboard controls and use them without looking... and even then sometimes you still have to look under your headset to look at your keyboard with a HOTAS but it really is how the game should be played... HOTAS n VR

you dont need hotas at all..... with meta quest 3 you can see everything in your room in realtime with a simple push of a button on the controller.
so you can see everything in real time... augmented reality is a thing.

[Salty]

Originally posted by Si47eb:

What is the cheapest VR decent headset you could use for this game, or any pc game to be honest.

if you are serious about buying VR.... first i would strongly recommend before spending any money.

find your local VR games cafe..... and go mess about in there for a hour or two trying all sorts of differant games they offer, lots of people have sickness issues you just dont know for sure until you try it for any lengh of time.

[Kobs]

Originally posted by Salty:

Originally posted by Kobs:

I'm into VR since the oculus CV1 which I bought when it came out (and it still works btw) the resolution is not that great since it's one of the first that came out (screen door effect, god rays etc.) but it was a good VR headset
Since then I switched to a HP G2 still play with it and had but one problem with it , the cable but the Co. fixed it on all models now. It's not the cheapest but it's one of the best, I'd even say better than the index. There's a mod you can do with it that increases your FOV a lot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07QUO03YWuo&t=269s

But for an all around best bang for your bucks I'd go with an oculus meta quest 2 or 3 if budget allows but their bad sides is that you have to buy a lot of things which should come standard separately
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny_OPsxHQmU

Edit: Keep in mind that you almost have to get a HOTAS if you buy a headset unless you can remember ALL the keyboard controls and use them without looking... and even then sometimes you still have to look under your headset to look at your keyboard with a HOTAS but it really is how the game should be played... HOTAS n VR

you dont need hotas at all..... with meta quest 3 you can see everything in your room in realtime with a simple push of a button on the controller.
so you can see everything in real time... augmented reality is a thing.

How's the playtime with the quest 3, I heard it was a little disappointing like 2 hours between recharge?
To tell you the truth it's the only thing that prevents me from buying one right now
The fact that it's battery operated and we all know batteries will fail at one point or the other... that's my big issue with it, finite number of recharges

[Hootman]

Originally posted by Kobs:

I'm into VR since the oculus CV1 which I bought when it came out (and it still works btw) the resolution is not that great since it's one of the first that came out (screen door effect, god rays etc.) but it was a good VR headset
Since then I switched to a HP G2 still play with it and had but one problem with it , the cable but the Co. fixed it on all models now. It's not the cheapest but it's one of the best, I'd even say better than the index. There's a mod you can do with it that increases your FOV a lot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07QUO03YWuo&t=269s

But for an all around best bang for your bucks I'd go with an oculus meta quest 2 or 3 if budget allows but their bad sides is that you have to buy a lot of things which should come standard separately
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny_OPsxHQmU

Edit: Keep in mind that you almost have to get a HOTAS if you buy a headset unless you can remember ALL the keyboard controls and use them without looking... and even then sometimes you still have to look under your headset to look at your keyboard with a HOTAS but it really is how the game should be played... HOTAS n VR

I also have the Reverb G2V2, but be aware that since MS is removing Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) it is generally accepted that devices that use this will not longer function, including the Reverb G2.

Everyone can google around about this, but there is one post on FS2020 forums where someone quotes an MS employee who said the following:

"As of Nov. 1, 2026 for consumers and Nov. 1, 2027 for commercial customers, Windows Mixed Reality will no longer be available for download via the Mixed Reality Portal app, Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR, and Steam VR beta, and we will discontinue support."

[malorob]

no half true it is not being removed from windows 10 or lower, windows 11 how ever will be removing mixed reality to make way for sum new amazing bright idea they have for the future.

thus why i downgraded back to 10 so i can keep using my reverb g2 .

[Kobs]

Quote : "As of Nov. 1, 2026 for consumers and Nov. 1, 2027 for commercial customers, Windows Mixed Reality will no longer be available for download via the Mixed Reality Portal app, Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR, and Steam VR beta, and we will discontinue support."

I'll probably buy something else before that happens, (in a year or so) the way meta is going it's probably going to be one of those

[foster]

i got a used like new quest 2 for $199 that i play elite with, works fantastic. kiwi sells a link cable for around $20 or you can airlink it to your pc

[whiterspon]

Originally posted by Si47eb:

What is the cheapest VR decent headset you could use for this game, or any pc game to be honest.

Yours own eyes?? i think :D iam just Honest :D