It's finally Black Friday and the deals can't get any better. We're rounding up the best deals you can get on the HTC Vive, the Oculus Rift, and the PS VR, to help you determine which one is best for you, or simply so you can find the best deal for whichever one you already set your heart on.
HTC Vive Pro
HTC VIVE Pro Starter Edition - $799
The HTC Vive Starter Edition is possibly the best virtual reality experience money can buy. It's the best of the best but can come at a relatively steep price. At $799 on Amazon, it is also at one of the best prices you can find it right now. The starter kit comes with the latest Vive Pro Headset, Base Station 1.0, Controller 1.0, and a Link Box for Vive Pro. The Vive Pro Headset is the cutting edge of PC gaming virtual reality, with dual OLED at 2,880 x 1, 600 resolution, with a crazy sharp 615 PPI. The starter kit comes with the older Base Station 1.0 and Controller 1.0, which is more compatible with third-party Vive peripherals.
The HTC VIVE Pro Virtual Reality System is also available at a $1,099 and comes with the newer Base Station 2.0 and Controller (2018) editions. The newer Base Station 2.0 supports up to four base stations allowing for more precise tracking as well as support for larger rooms.
Both bundles come with a code for VivePort Infinity for 6 months of unlimited access to over 700 VR games and apps.
Oculus Rift S
Oculus Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset - $349
The Oculus Rift S is at an astonishingly low $349 for Black Friday, but even at $400, it's the economical way of getting into PC VR. The Oculus Rift S, successor to the older Oculus Rift, is notable for its "Insight" or inside-out tracking. It's much more portable with its ability to track itself with the five cameras built into the system compared to the Vive, which requires multiple external cameras. The Rift S display is still sharp at 1,280 x 1,440 per lens, but it runs at a lower 80 Hz refresh rate. Lastly, the headset also has near-ear speakers unline the HTC Vive or even the older Oculus Rift.
The Oculus Rift S bundle ships with the Rift S headset and the updated Touch Controllers at $350. It offers a more budget-friendly experience compared to the more expensive Vive. Oculus also offers the Oculus Quest at $399 for a true wireless all-in-one VR experience, without the need for an external device, whether PC or PS4.
ALSO READ: Facebook Unveils Oculus Quest, A Premium Standalone VR Headset For Only $399
Playstation VR
PlayStation VR - Mega Blood + Truth Everybody's Golf Bundle
The PS VR is the cheapest and easiest way to get into VR for most users out there. The PS VR is a relatively cheap and hassle-free way to get into Virtual Reality Gaming. As many users may already have a PlayStation 4, the PS VR will be a great addition to their console, making it the most cost-effective way to get into VR without needing a powerful gaming computer.
The best Playstation VR bundle available right now comes at $250, and it includes the Playstation VR Headset itself, a Playstation Camera, Playstation VR Move Controllers, Demo Disc 3.0 Disc, a Blood & Truth Disc, and finally a voucher to download the game Everybody's Golf VR.
While the DualShock 4 controller and the Playstation VR Move Controllers are plenty for most games, you can bring the PSVR experience to another level with the PSVR Aim Controller Firewall Zero Hour Bundle for $76 which includes the PSVR Aim Controller and the game Firewall Zero Hour. Firewall Zero Hour has been one of the best PSVR games since its release one year ago and is part of a complete PSVR experience.
For those still planning to purchase a PS4, now is a great time, and we have a great round-up on the Playstation 4 explaining why now is the best time to buy a PS4 as well as deals on how to get the best deals on it for as low as $199.
