It’s not particularly stylish, as donning any VR headset makes you look like you’ve been kicked through the discount aisle of PC World, but the magic that’s going on under the headset is almost indescribable. Just be ready to apologise for the strange “ooooh” and “ahhhh” noises you’ll make while drooling at the gorgeous worlds blooming into life around you. And for those who just want to jump in and explore those gorgeous worlds right away, then our favourite VR headset right now is the Oculus Rift.
How to choose the best VR headset for you
Technology has finally caught up to what we first dreamt VR could be back in the Eighties, allowing us to enjoy our favourite games, films and apps in brand new ways. Whether it’s reaching out to select a button on a menu or riding on a rollercoaster while covered in Dorito shards on your living room sofa or ducking out of the way of a zombie’s bite, VR is technology that needs to be experienced to be believed.The good news is that the VR market isn’t swamped with headsets yet, so the problem isn’t sifting through dozens and dozens of options. The difficulty is understanding the distinct and unique strengths of each headset – knowing how and why HTC Vive headsets will fully immerse you in its worlds in a way that Google Cardboard can’t, for example.
Which is why we’ve put together this guide to the best VR headsets on the market. To save you time, to save you confusion, and to let you know how you can dazzle your friends (and yourself) with the latest in cutting-edge technology.
