VR headsets are all the rage in the gaming community. If you don’t know already, VR stands for virtual reality. The headsets usually consist of a headpiece that goes around the back of your head and then an entire piece that covers your eyes. Almost all headsets will attach to gaming systems like the Xbox and PlayStation, or even PCs. Meta Quest Meta is a big player in the VR gaming and headset world. They have broken the mold once again with their newest gaming headset the Meta Quest. The great thing about the Meta Quest is that it is lightweight and untethered. This means that there are no wires or cords like other headsets have. You can throw it in your bag and take it on the go without ending up with a missing cord somewhere. The Meta Quest also has a pass-through camera so you can look around your house and the real world without having to take your headset off.

• Standalone Headset System
• Great Performance without a PC
• 2880 x 1600 Resolution
• 100 Degree Field of View

Samsung Odyssey + The Odyssey+ is the newest version of the Odyssey’s head-mounted display. This headset has one of the highest resolutions on the market today for the average consumer. At 2880 x 1600 this headset has an added feature that makes it stand out above the rest which is its use of anti-screen door effect. This means that Samsung is reducing the fine grain that you may see in other HMD’s. Samsung is even stepping up their systems with their selection of games. Samsung already had full Steam VR capabilities, but recently they added a much bigger subscription library so you can play even more games in VR.

• 2880 x 1600 Resolution
• 110 Degree Field of View
• HDMI, USB Connections
• Reduced Screen Door Effects

Oculus Rift S This is one of the best headsets for PC gaming that is on the market today. The resolution is fantastic at 1280 x 1440, which is much higher than its predecessor. Rift S also has a high refresh rate of 80Hz. The biggest seller here is its weight. The Oculus Rift S is only one pound which means that you can play for hours comfortably. Another advancement that the Oculus Rift S made was with their audio. Instead of having headphones, they integrated audio into the headband. Oculus has also added room-scale tracking. This means that there is no longer a need for consumers to set up outside sensors.

• 1280 x 1440 Resolution
• Room Tracking Built In
• Large Game Library
• PC Required

PlayStation VR Fans of PlayStation can now boast one of the most affordable VR gaming headsets there are. Sony keeps its designs sleek, stylish and lightweight so you can play for hours without getting uncomfortable. PlayStation VR also has one of the largest VR gaming libraries that there are with many well-known titles! You can also watch movies or TV in theater mode.

• Great Game Library
• Easy Set-Up
• Affordable
• 120 Hz Refresh Rate

HTC Vive HTC Vive is probably one of the best-known gaming headsets for PC that exists. HTC has a huge gaming library as well as room tracking capability included. The HTC Vive also allows its user to access their phone while they are wearing the headset. Users can look through the pass-through camera to see the room they are in or the people around them. Another great draw of the HTC Vive is the accessories that they offer. With Vive Trackers you can add any real-world item into your virtual reality world. There is also Viveport, which allows members to add 5 curated games or apps to their list each month.

• Smooth Graphics
• Low Latency
• Great Game Library
• Excellent Accessory Options