Oculus - Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset - Black

Name: Oculus - Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset - Black
Brand: Oculus
SKU: 6343150
Rating: 4.3 (2460 reviews)

Model: 301-00178-01

SKU: 6343150

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Key Specs
- Display Type: LCD
- Movement Tracking: true
- Sensors: Integrated insight sensor(s) (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Wireless: false
General
- Product Name: Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset
- Brand: Oculus
- Model Number: 301-00178-01
Display
- Display Type: LCD
Features
- Controller(s): true
- Number Of Controllers Included: 2
- Interactive Buttons: true (Interact with virtual buttons to control or interact with various elements of virtual reality gameplay. // Use buttons on the device to control or interact with various elements of virtual reality gameplay.)
- Movement Tracking: true
- Sensors: Integrated insight sensor(s) (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
Compatibility
- Minimum Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Recommended: NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater (Often referred to as a graphics card, a graphics processing unit (GPU) is the electronic circuitry responsible for manipulating and processing computer graphics/images and accelerating video decoding.)
- Minimum System Memory Required: 8 gigabytes (The minimum data capacity of the system memory, or RAM, required in order to use the device.)
Connectivity
- Wireless: false
- Connector Ports Required: USB 3.0
Other
- UPC: 815820020387

Step into virtual reality with this Oculus Rift S PC-powered headset. The advanced optics produce a sharp display with bright, vivid colors, and Oculus Insight tracking removes the need for external sensors to convert movements into virtual reality. This Oculus Rift S PC-powered headset has a fit wheel that secures the headset with a quick twist.

Recommended PC specification: NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater video card; Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or greater CPU; 8GB+ RAM memory.
Compatible OS: Rift S must be connected by a cable to a PC running Microsoft Windows 10.
Required connector: USB 3.0 port.
Facebook Account Required: Oculus Quest 2 requires your Facebook account to log in, making it easy to meet up with friends in VR and discover communities around the world.
Integrated VR audio: With positional audio built directly into the headset, you can hear your teammates or what's sneaking up behind you even without headphones.
Improved optics: Ensures next-generation lenses and a sharper display to deliver bright, vivid colors and reduced screen-door effect.
Rift platform features: Home is your space to create, customize, and invite friends over to spend time together. With Dash, your apps and PC desktop are within reach wherever you go in VR.
Ergonomic design: Rift S stays securely and comfortably in place with a quick twist of the fit wheel, so it can take your fast reactions.
VR gaming library: Lets you play hundreds of games and exclusives already available in the Oculus store, with so much more to come.

Whats Included

2 AA batteries
L&R controllers
Mdp-dp adapter
Oculus Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset
Owner's manual

Q: Ok so there is the oculas quest no cables nothing like that but limited space and this one has wires and more games and more which one should i get?

A: Do you own a gaming PC ? ----> Then get a Rift S Don't own a gaming PC ? ----> Then get a Quest

Q: About how high and wide is the opening for glasses?

A: I wear glasses and I have plenty of room with the new Oculus Rift S. The old Rift DID NOT do well for glasses wearers. This one does.

Q: does this come with 6 free games

A: Rift S will come with Quill and Medium. It was confirmed in a recent article Rift S will not come bundled with Robo Recall nor Dead&Buried. The last 2 games (Lucky's Tale and ToyBox) are already free for everyone on the Oculus store.

Q: Does this come with the 5 meter cable? the direct order does, I assume it's the same through BestBuy but it's not mentioned.

A: Yes, a 5 meter cable is included.

Q: For good game play, how much floor space is required? Does it matter if the edges of the room starting at the edge of the play area has furniture with no empty space next to walls?

A: I believe they say 6.5x6.5 feet is ideal, but I regularly use it with less, especially sitting down. You get to define the play area to the Rift software, and it doesn't matter if the boundary you draw is in the middle of the room, at a wall/floor junction, or even at a piece of furniture - you get to decide.

Q: I only have a right arm and so naturally I want to know if I am going to be able to operate the Oculus - Rift S PC.?

A: I too only have one arm. There are some games that can be controlled with one hand. On the Rift V1, I could hold the left controller with my residual limb wedged into the loop to play games like Beat Saber. The Rift S flipped the loops to the top so I’d have to figure out another way to hold them, possibly using a sweatband or KT wrap material. Pushing buttons and pulling trigger are going to be problematic. I’m investigating ways to remap buttons to something like an XBox Elite controller, but then you give up using the touch controllers. Hope that helps, amp brother!

Q: Does this headset require those separate sensors I see on here for like $60 a piece? If not, what exactly is their function?

A: No, the extra sensors are for tracking with the original Rift. The Rift S uses "inside out tracking" via 5 cameras mounted on the headset itself. It sacrifices a little bit of the tracking quality for ease of use, which is worth it in my opinion. Just make sure you've got a lot of light wherever you're using it and it should be fine.

Q: Does anyone know if this version of the Oculus supports Glasses I tried a friend of mines Oculus and ended up having a hard time making them fit with the headset.

A: The new revision (Rift S) was specifically designed to work with glasses: it has a larger EyeBox (the area for your glasses to fit) and it has an Eye Relief mechanism that allows you to move the screen closer/farther away from your eyes. The Eyebox, Eye Relief, and new the Halo are VERY SIMILAR to the PlaystationVR design (which is probably why Oculus partnered with Lenovo, as Lenovo is the only manufacturer that SONY has licensed to use the PSVR design). Although the new design with Rift S is supposed to be better as it doesn't grip your head as tight as PSVR and it has a top strap to further relieve pressure on your head. You can lookup reviews on YouTube and it'll show how the Eye Relief mechanism works.

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the immersive VR experience, ease of use, and impressive graphics of the Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset. Many also praised the headset's tracking capabilities and straightforward setup process. While some users experienced challenges with software compatibility and USB connectivity, the overall feedback highlights a positive user experience. The clear resolution and reduced screen-door effect were also frequently cited as positive aspects.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mid-Gen PC VR
If you are looking to get into VR, now has become one of the largest changes in VR for years. There are now multiple options for VR and it really all comes down to what you are willing to invest and what you are looking for. I personally have several VR systems and I have had the original Oculus Rift for over 2 years. So, I have been desiring an upgrade. However, the Rift S isn’t a complete upgrade from the original Rift, as some things have been somewhat downgraded in my opinion, but that is not to say this is a bad choice. I personally feel that the increased resolution, the reduced screen door effect, the reduced glare on the lenses and the simplicity of set-up have justified changing to the Rift S. The lack of on-ear headphones, the LCD screen and the inside out tracking have been what I feel are the slight downgrade. The major reason I moved to the Rift S is because of my current room set-up, I can’t stretch USB cameras to ideal positions. Where the original Rift recommended 3 cameras for room-scale and needed 4 USB ports, the Rift S only needs one USB. Though the tracking is not as good with 3 external cameras, it’s not too bad and with their recent updates it is getting better. The room setup of the Rift S is the easiest of any VR system I have used and with a recent update it even became one step less. I also really enjoy taking my VR to parties and gatherings to share the experience and even compared to a Windows Mixed Reality headset I am up and running quicker. As for the LCD screen, in normal colorful well lit experiences, I notice the increase in resolution but not the fact it is an LCD over OLED. However, in very dim lit games, ones where darkness is a key element, I can’t help but to notice the back lit panel washing out the experience. The contrast between black and grey areas is near impossible to distinguish in some experiences. I feel the biggest let down for me has been the audio. One thing I used to rave about the Rift over the Vive was that it came with headphones built in. All you had to do is grab the controllers and put the headset on and you are good to go. The Rift S has audio built in, and I was surprised at the quality, however it is so open that I feel I lose the immersion. One thing I enjoy about VR is that I am in a completely different place, taken away from actual reality. With the open audio concept of the Rift S I can now hear everything else around me, pulling me out of that immersion. The good thing is that it has a 3.5mm jack on the headset, however with the halo head brace, it’s hard to use just any headset and is best suited for in-ear headphones. There are other options that users have come up with and I am using one of them now, but wish there was a better manufacturer option. Also to note is that you must have a Display Port or a mini-DP, as the Rift S comes with the adapter. I have an ASUS G752 laptop that has a mini-DP and it works perfectly. Overall, I really enjoy the Rift S and if it was my first VR system I probably wouldn’t have any of these minor gripes. I still prefer the Rift S for the clarity and simplicity and it will be traveling with me every time I want to share VR.
Posted 6 years ago by David
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great VR experience for an amazing price
TLDR; Get the Rift S if you already have a gaming PC. You won't be disappointed! I tried the Quest but after trying the S, I promptly returned the Quest. My son has the first gen Rift, so I was also able to compare the quality between the two. The S is a marked improvement! No external cameras, better display, and almost zero screen door effect makes for a truly immersive experience. Between the S and the Quest, I'd rather put up with the cable (I ordered a 6 foot extension for only $15) and enjoy PC powered graphics than go cordless with the Quest's PS3 (some say PS2) graphics quality. If the Quest were $100 less, I'd have a harder time making the decision. Being the same price, I'd say portability lost out to a better VR experience. Since the "R" in "VR" stands for "Reality" and you want the absolute best experience, go with the Rift S. Not having to worry about Battey life and the 2 hours it takes to recharge, is another strike against the Quest in my opinion.
Posted 6 years ago by Chapman8tor
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best VR headset to start with
The inside out tracking is perfect for beginners to VR because it eliminates the need to install sensors in your room. The controllers are lightweight and the tracking is great. Only issues I've had so far with the tracking is it gets spotty if you reach behind you where the cameras can't see the controllers or you put the controllers too close to the headset. Something to note though is sometimes I'll start the Oculus app and it won't detect the headset, prompting me to run a file via win key+R which can be a foreign concept to some. Another issue is when you close the oculus app to use your PC normally, the headset goes into standby mode, but my controllers still drained their batteries, which can be a pain unless you invest in rechargable double AA's like I did. In the end, for $400, this is a perfect startup for VR enthusiasts and I will stand by this headset firmly
Posted 5 years ago by Kevin