4 Best VR Headsets for gamers in 2018

Gaming VR Headsets

If you are looking for the best virtual reality headset for gaming, look no further than this list of the four best headsets for gamers in 2018. This list sets out to determine what makes a VR headset the best and narrow the best to the top four on the market. However, this position in the market depends on several factors. The first one is the experience you wish to have when you play. Secondly, it“s determined by whether you play games on your phone, PC, or gaming console. Third, it depends on the visuals the headset provides. Fourth, it depends on its features. And finally, it depends on price.

Narrowing the Field

Based on the previously mentioned factors, the four best virtual reality headsets are the PlayStation VR; HTC Vive and Vive Pro, and the Samsung Gear VR. This list does not rank the following VR headsets according to the appearance of the products from one to four but asserts that they are the best on the market. VR headsets are popular entertainment products, and if you are in the market, more VR headsets reviews have saturated the web than most care to admit. Here lies a guide you can follow for each platform beginning with the best of the gaming console headsets, the PlayStation VR.

PlayStation VR

The PlayStation VR is immersive, low cost, and supports all the functionality that you need. If you have a PlayStation 4 Pro, two Move controllers, and a PlayStation Camera (required for this product“s use), then this tethered VR headset is a great buy. TopBestVR technology experts rated the PlayStation VR headset as excellent and it was given 4.25 stars out of 5. You can read more about it in this comparison between PSVR and Oculus Rift. This headset gets high marks for the immersive experience. It“s a great value, especially if you have the supporting gadgets already. The price, at $253.00 on Amazon, is affordable if you already have some of the other hardware needed for the full experience. Its refresh rate is 120 frames per second, which is terrific for crisp, clear visuals. The PlayStation VR is the best gaming console headset with peripherals and your main console.

HTC Products

HTC Vive Pro

If you are a PC gamer, you cannot go wrong with the HTC Vive Pro, if you don“t mind the hefty price tag, however. Although the HTC Vive Pro is the most expensive VR headset by market standards, at $799, it more than makes up for the hefty price with its features. The Vive Pro has a high-resolution display of 2880X1600, a 78% increase in dots per inch than its predecessor the HTC Vive; it makes for a beautiful visual gaming experience. Vive Pro is a great PC gaming headset because of the built-in earphones with pro sound. However, don“t discount the Vive Pro“s predecessor out of the mix of great VR headsets.

HTC Vive

The HTC Vive is one of the best headsets on the market. Although the features of the HTC Vive don“t match its successor, the price is sweeter. At $499, the HTC Vive gives you great value compared to its rival, the Oculus Rift. Its room-scale tracking compared to the Oculus Rift is a lot better too. This VR headset does not have the greatest visuals, but if you want a complete unit at a reasonable price, this is your best option.

Samsung Gear VR

The best mobile VR headset is the Samsung Gear VR headset. This VR headset requires you to have a Samsung phone, and if you do, $129 will get you a great experience being able to play anywhere you may go with its portability. It“s lightweight and is compatible with multiple Samsung phone devices. What you get visually is limited to the Native output of your phone; however, Samsung makes some of the best resolution screens on the market. So, you cannot go wrong here.

Buy for the Experience

In the end, when purchasing a virtual reality headset, your needs is the only thing that matters. Price is relevant to many purchasers, but if you can look past that, you cannot go wrong with some of the higher end products presented in this article. Find the right VR headset to fit your needs and don“t forget that everything“s about the experience.

By Robert Hyde

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