PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtual reality has exploded in popularity and matured a lot as a technology. Prices have fallen and Black Friday represents an opportunity to get more value than ever. These are the best VR headset deals that are available right now according to Deal Answers:
- Save up to $50 on the Oculus Rift-S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset. This item is also available at Walmart.
- Save up to $50 on the Oculus Go Standalone VR Headset – 32 GB.
- Save up to $40 on the Samsung Gear VR (SM-325) with Controller.
- Save up to $270 on the Samsung Odyssey + HMD with 2 controllers.
- Save up to $45 on the Google Daydream View.
- Save up to $100 on the Sony PSVR Bundle.
- Save up to $100 on the Sony PSVR Big Bundle.
- Save up to $389 on the PIMAX 5K OLED VR Headset.
There are numerous VR headsets that are available for Black Friday. Competition has created more options than before. Companies are increasingly adding more features while reducing prices. Clicking on links may earn Deal Answers a commission.
Oculus is currently the market leader for VR headsets right now. The company just released the Oculus Quest and the Oculus Rift-S this year. Currently, it looks like they are choosing to discount only the Rift-S, which is a wired system. It requires a VR ready computer to operate.
There are numerous alternatives to the Oculus including the Sony PSVR. This system uses the PlayStation as a base station. Additionally, there are options from companies like Samsung Gear who have a mature VR ecosystem that’s comparable to Oculus. Cheap VR headsets usually allow the user to attach a phone and use it as a screen.
VR headsets are likely to be on sale Cyber Monday, though this is not certain. Quantities and availability of offers varies during Black Friday. It’s not yet known if HTC will discount the Vive virtual reality system for Black Friday.
VR headsets can be expensive but Black Friday is an opportunity to get a unit for cheaper. There are VR headsets available for people regardless of their budgets starting at just $55. This means that VR is within reach for most people in 2019.
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