Is it time yet to invest in a VR headset?

TheRandomGuy7 · 17 Jul 2021 at 14:32

I've always wanted my own VR kit ever since I tried my mate's original Oculus many moons ago. But I vowed to hold out for a long time until the technology is much cheaper and/or much better.

Well now I have a PC truly up to the task and I'd LOVE to play the VR Half Life, but I'm wondering if it's too soon still for someone in no particular rush to have a VR headset right NOW. Of the current headsets Valve's Index appeals the most as I'd want a no-nonsense extremely high quality piece of kit.

Is the technology in a reasonable place yet? Have most of the teething problems of the first devices been ironed out yet (e.g. very common motion sickness)? Is it sensible to wait a few more years to see what developments are made or have the biggest strides already taken place?

Any opinions welcome!

TheRandomGuy7 · 18 Jul 2021 at 13:11

Ravenger said:
If you want to dip your feet into VR, then the Quest 2 is the best value for money and the most versatile.

Zeeflyboy said:
Personally in your position I too would recommend the Quest 2…

You both agree the Quest 2 is the better choice now so I think I'd definitely look into that over the Index if buying now.

What do you mean when you both say the Index makes you 'stuck' to the base stations? Surely with any VR you have to stay in the same place? Or are you physically tethered to something with the Index whereas you can freely move around more with the Quest.

So we are on the verge of at the very least a new Index and a new Quest device in the next year. It seems like I should wait a bit longer especially since I don't have a great deal of time to play with one at the moment

TheRandomGuy7 · 19 Jul 2021 at 21:34

Thanks for the input all, there seems to unanimous suggestion in favour of the Quest 2. For all the reasons listed it does seem like the better buy right now.

Can anyone comment on the Facebook links / integration with the kit. I am indeed strongly against Facebook and Zuck so if it's extremely in-your-face when you just use the kit that could easily be enough to make me send it straight back.

TheRandomGuy7 · 19 Jul 2021 at 22:18

Not the end of the world I guess, but still incredibly annoying that they force you to use it.

I guess it's a non-issue if the product itself lives up to standard.