Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great piece of kit! I was able to use my Elite Plus status to get the 100.00 gift card with in the return policy. Not included Oculus Touch Controllers are awesome! The only negative thing I can think of is that most games in the store is kind of expensive, especially after spending 800.00 for the Oculus & Touch Controllers. The resolution could be higher, but if the game is good you forget about it :)

I own both previous developer kits leading up to this product and while the 2nd dev kit was amazing for putting yourself inside the virtual world, It lacked custom parts and ergonomics. It was actually using its screen from a Samsung phone. all I can say is they nailed it with this model. The resolution is the perfect compromise between clarity and actually being able to run it without buying a super computer. The built in headphones are not only convenient but they sounds light years ahead of anything I've ever tried. Even better than my $400 over the ear headphones. The older models felt like you were strapping a brick to your face, now It literally feels like your putting a hat on. It's very light and you could wear this thing for hours with no problem. The sweet spot in the optics is now huge! You don't have to move your head to see clearly while looking around anymore, you can just shift your eyes in the headset and it's still see nice and clear. The cord length is long enough to walk around in a 12' x 8' area with no problem (I don't recommend it unless you have your hands extended to prevent wall impact.) Overall, this product nails it for a 1st gen modern VR headset and I would recommend it to anyone who can get their hands on one!

Yeah, so VR is cool, even at the current level is technology. The Rift, however, isn't the best value, even with its current $399 price tag. First of all - the one piece of it that truly shines: the touch controllers. They feel great and they're the best hand input available right now. Far superior to PlayStation Move controllers. Second, where it truly needs improvement: the headset design. Any remotely active game will have you removing the headset constantly to remove moisture from your face and from the lenses. I even had to send mine in for repair because accumulated moisture caused vertdigris to form on the headset's HDMI/USB port resulting in a failed USB connection. The cable feeding into the headset where it does is just poor design. You'll also have a nice red ring on your face after you're done playing. Even with this super tight fit, you'll still notice light coming in from around the nose area. The tracking is middling at room scale, and the ridiculous lengths (pun intended) you have to go to to set up the cameras are a big turn off. The Vive's method is far superior and of course PlayStation VR is not really room scale but it's quick and easy. There are a few games exclusive to Rift/PC that are good, but not enough to make me feel like I needed to have it. For now, PlayStation VR is by far the best value. The next generation of headsets may or may not change that. I ended up selling the Rift after my refurbished headset came back and I'm sticking with PSVR.

I have watched numerous videos on the Rift, and its competition only to hear people say ohh its not much better than the cellphone VR headsets blah blah. Well I can tell you right now it IS MUCH BETTER yes there is still a small percentage of the screen door effect all VR is like this in its current infancy but the quality is way higher, and the graphics are ALOT better with less lag and a faster refresh rate and higher field of View. This all comes together to make a truly mind blowing experience, and the built in headphones are pretty good too. You will need a BEEFY PC to run the Rift so if you do not meet the minimum Requirements I would steer clear.

I had a little bit of an issue with my computer crashing at first when I plugged in the VR headset. After reinstalling Windows, there was a critical update and I performed that. It's been smooth sailing after that. I cannot get enough of driving games such as assetto Corsa cockpit view looking left and right and tracking it without any lag. You can get totally immersed in the game. Also Robo recall is amazing everybody should try that at least once. I'm playing on an Asus g20cb that is Oculus ready. Ive been uploading videos on my YouTube. Look up Live2Drift to see more.

I think the technology is fun. The games are getting better and better too. I recommend trying it out before you buy one.

The Oculus is amazing and even cheaper than I spent on my ultrawide monitor. The head and hand tracking is accurate even though my sensors are connected to 2 acceptable Usb 2.0 ports. My headset is 3.0 but I had an error with the 3.0 card for the sensors but even with 2.0 everything works perfect. Assetto Corsa is real life status with the headset on. I will never play another racing gaming without head tracking VR. For that game alone this was worth it and I remember when I was close to wanting to spend 500 just on the headset a while ago. I am glad I waited but it's worth full price.

I have the competitors product. Both are fantastic fun, but this beats it at the games that I play. Elite: Dangerous, and Project Cars the two titles I play that are compatible on both devices and give a point of comparison. These game run smoother on the same computer when running this device and the optics are clearer and crisper.

The oculus rift is a nice quality 's headset but the $600 price tag is a little steep. Not to mention it doesn't come with motion controllers. Those will be an additional cost later. The standard Xbox one controller just doesn't cut it. If you have a high powered pc I would go with an HTC vive. It has more games, better quality VR and motion controllers. If you have a ps4 I would go with Playstation VR.

The Oculus rift is light, comfortable, has excellent tracking (though not roomscale out of the box) and has a fantastic screen. at $400 it is the best deal in VR right now. obviously better headsets will come with time but even as a first generation product it is worth owning. I use the Rift with flight simulators for training and it significantly improves the home flight sim for usefulness as a training tool (not to mention how fun it is for gaming). as more and more software is developed natively for VR, headsets like these will become the default medium for enjoying entertainment. VR is the future, and if your computer can handle it, the Rift is the best bang for your buck in VR today.

It truly is a new experience, if you haven't tried this for yourself. It is relatively easy to setup, and comes with an XBOX One controller ($50 value), and possibly the touch controllers ($100 value), and I received all this for the price of $400, making the virtual cost $250? That's quite a steal at the time of this writing, and makes it a no-brainer against competitors. Of course I have a high end gaming rig (I7 6700k + gtx 1080), and you will need one too if you intend to use this, but if you do, Oculus is now working on getting both their titles, and the titles from Steam to work from one location. I must say that for the most part, the Oculus store has superior titles, but I suppose it depends on your preference. There is already a large selection of titles, and some of them are even free! It does feel immersive when running titles (at least for me). There is a chance to get pretty sick (like fast paced roller coaster titles), but if you spend time in it, you will get used to it over the course of a few weeks. I have read that women especially, and people over the age of 15-16 tend to get this worse. I don't know, because I've only tried myself, and kids (kids love it!). YOU WILL NEED SPACE for some titles. 6 foot by 8-10 foot is roughly a good area if you are going to be standing and moving around. There are a decent amount of titles where this isn't necessary, and plenty you can get away with just sitting at your desk. An example of a standing game with a decent amount of movement is Rick and Morty. This title will have you reaching for things, and moving around. For all you hardcore gamers out there, I will state that this is an impulse buy, and it isn't going to change your normal gaming habits for too long, but at a minimum, I think it is something we should all get a chance to experience. The resolution is nowhere near what it needs to be to replace your desktop monitor, and you will notice the screendoor effect when you first put it on (it fades when running an experience), but if your aspirations amount to a unique gaming experience, this is the one for you.

My first foray into VR was sometime in the mid 90s. The local mall arcade had a gyroscopic game, complete with a headset that gave you the impression of being in a blocky, low poly count, Tron-like world where I shot my step brother with a virtual laser pistol. Pew pew. Fast forward a few decades, and my wife gave me a VR headset that my phone could slide into, using the onboard accelerometer to simulate looking around in VR. It was really neat to watch a bunch of videos from YouTube and Google's Cardboard, but the novelty wore off pretty quickly as there wasn't much to interact with. When the Rift hit the $400 mark this summer, I had to jump on it. The Rift itself is a solid device, lightweight and comfortable. My one complaint may be the lack of ability to wear glasses in the Rift, but my eyes aren't quite bad enough yet that I need them to enjoy VR. The Rift is awesome, but when coupled with the Touch controllers, the experience is nearly magical. I honestly haven't had so much fun playing a video game (and I've been playing them for close to 30 years). The immersion in just the First Contact tutorial is gleeful, Robo Recall is absurdly fun, and Lone Echo is probably the first of many, truly amazing games that will come to this platform. Though the price of entry is high, (the device itself isn't cheap, plus you need a computer and GPU capable of running it), it is so worth it. I can't wait to see what the future of VR will be.

This is not a gamer but a tech enthusiast review: (gtx 1060) As most reviews you have probably seen I will say this is something you should experience yourself. I brought some skeptical friends at home and they were absolutely amazed. Just keep something in mind: It makes games more interesting. Try Obduction in VR and in 2D ;) Tracking is perfect. Wasn't expecting that. Resolution is great at first but after a few weeks you start noticing the pixels. Nothing to be worried about. I just have to mention it because it is noticeable ...well... You have to realize that running a higher resolution (such as 4k) in VR would require a super computer. If you are between HTC Vive and Oculus: Oculus have some exclusive games that are very good such as Chronos, Lucky's tale, Valkyrie... Some other exclusive games coming soon with Touch (don't know much about revive) (I know exclusive games is horrible for VR comunity but for a small install based market it gets some develops incentive to work on some interesting games) Oculus have room scale as well. (Regarding oculus connect 3) Oculus has two disadvantages besides the other advantages mentioned on other reviews. No camera and USB cable running on the living room to get 360 and room scale tracking. Besides that I recomend oculus for its games, comfort , tracking, support... I just need to try the Touch to have a final opinion. But for now, I am betting on oculus.

I got the Oculus when it was on sale with the games and touch controllers bundled together. It was a no-brainer at that price. Now, with it's new lower introductory price and all in one packaging, it's a great buy for the holidays or any time of the year. There are numerous games that can be enjoyed solo or with friends on Steam or the Oculus Store. Personally, I like to buy games on Steam if they have it. The headset is pretty light and comfortable to use. The wires are a little annoying, but that will be a non issue in the future. As for now, it's tolerable. My biggest problem with the Rift is that it's owned by Facebook and I don't trust their privacy policy. If the headset is plugged in, it's a microphone and is listening unless you unplug it.

The Oculus Rift at the summer sale price is the best thing to happen to VR yet. This coming from someone whose had a vive for almost a year. While the Vive's tracking is better than the Rift's/touch 2 sensor that comes standard, while the tracking isn't perfect 95% I can't tell a difference between the two. (I'll be getting a 3rd as soon as their in stock to hopefully completely replace my need for my Vive) By far the biggest difference I noticed is how comfortable the Rift is compared to the Vive. The Vive can track extremely well but that doesnt matter when it's front heavy design and subpar strap is constantly reminding you it's there, the second day I had my Rift I had to stop myself from playing because I had already been able to almost double my longest time in the Vive and I could have done more. Bottom line, if you play any seated sim currently and don't have an empty room to dedicate to VR. The Rift is a solid competitor at $600, depending on use I would say they both have their place but at 50% the cost you get a headset that is more comfortable, has native support on basically all games worth playing and allows you to push the graphics further since Oculus's software makes 45 fps viable in most seated games compared to the Vive's choppiness of reprojection in any game where your not sitting still and only rotating. On sale this is a no brainer. Buy buy buy

I bought the $399 package because it was one of the cheapest VR sets out there that came along with touch controls. I added another sensor for a 360 coverage. I paired it up with a 6 year old PC with an i7 2600k processor and an upgraded video card, the RX470. I have the system for like almost 2 months now and I am very satisfied with the experience I'm getting. Though a 2 sensor will work well with most VR content, the 3rd sensor became invaluable when I play robo recall. The system will require at least 3 USB 3 ports and at least 1 USB 2 port. I only have 2 USB 3.0 ports and connecting one of the sensors to a USB 2 port worked just fine. So this gear can pretty much work on a quad computer with a good amount of computing power. Make sure you run a diagnostics software from oculus before buying the product just to make sure it will work on your rig. - The headset fits very comfortably and you can wear your average size eyeglasses with it but it becomes uncomfortable over a long period because the eyeglass's nose support seems to dig onto your skin because the headgear seems to be pressing the eyeglass to your face. You'll need breaks in between to relax your nose bridge. - The built-in head set is more than adequate. You don't need to buy a separate headset. The base is good and the experience is immersive. - The cables of the sensors are long enough for a desktop set-up. I play in a 7' x 5' space and it works fine with me. If you have a bigger room, a 3rd sensor may be necessary. The 3rd sensor I bought came along with an extension USB cable so it was really easy to install at the back of the room. not sure how long the cable was but it was more than 9 feet i think. - The touch controllers are very comfortable and easy to use. Once you get used to it, it becomes a natural extension of your hands. It's made of really durable plastic. I can tell because I've smashed it several times accidentally on the table and chairs and there are no signs of cracks. each controller is powered by an AA size battery which can last for over a week if you play like 2 to 3 hours a day. Stock up on batteries if you play a lot of shooting games ;-) - It came also with a wireless/wired game pad with free batteries. i stopped using the wireless version and instead opt to just connect the cable via USB. it saves me on batteries and that's one expense off the gaming budget as i get to save 2 size AA batteries which are better off spent on the touch controllers. - it also comes with a remote control which is great for playing seated games and viewing videos and pictures. It's a very nice entertainment system and almost perfect if you ask me, but I wish you can adjust the lens' focal length so that you need not wear your eyeglasses anymore. I occasionally clean the lens to minimize the halo effect. Use the cleaning cloth that came with it. DO NOT use any other type of cloth. The foam on the nose area seems to have detached from the plastic support, but it's not really an issue. I think you can get a double sided tape or non-toxic glue to repair it. DO not use those strong glue that sticks on your skin as those are very toxic. The odor of that glue is irritating. - nearly 2 months in and I have not seen any issues. My PC would occasionally hang but I guess it's my PC's fault and not the oculus. It's pretty stable in my case. only hanged or experienced jitter movement twice only after play for a very long time (like more than 4 hours.) The price and the touch controllers that came with it was the one that sealed me in the deal. It's way better than the Oculus Gear for Samsung. I've tested all types of content i can put my hands on and the experience is very realistic. 3D videos that are configured with Side-By-Side format becomes very realistic, you'll think you're inside the video. Who needs 3D movies in theaters when you can emulate a 100" screen with 3D realism. Not as high resolution as flat screens but it wont matter as your senses will be focusing on the realism rather than on the pixel resolution. I played with games that brought little toy soldiers into life and it was amazing. Picture playing war craft but this time the pieces are walking all around you. Now imagine toy planes and robots flying and walking around you. how cool is that! I've tried some horror content and well , i almost wet my pants! hehehe. One game I play is shootout in Dead and Buried and guess what, I got bruises, a sore hand and blisters from kneeling. crawling and hitting the walls around me. it was so immersive, you think it's your real world. Be very careful if you're around people as you can hurt them. make sure you put your monitor away from your play area when playing with intense action games because you can knock it down with a single punch. I tell you, you'll forget the outside world so be very careful ;-) One more thing, start out with comfortable content and move to action pack ones that are rated moderate to intense once you get the hang of it. If you feel like vomiting, STOP. As you play more, you'll be able to last a little bit longer. Stay safe and secure your play area. remove all breakable objects or anything that can seriously hurt you. Have fun!!!

If you need to get your VR on, and your computer rig is PCMR worthy, then buy this. Comfy (with VR Covers replacement facial interface), light weight, and stylish (?). Get the kit with the touch controllers, and order the extra camera sensor to do roomscale. Try out Robo Recall, and buy Star Trek Bridge Crew. Steam purchases will work without issue, and I'd be worried about the long term plans (or existence) of the Oculus store. If you're not in a rush, then wait. Honestly, the Gear VR mobile version with an S7 or S8 phone is good enough for 360 videos and simple casual games. Also, wireless, augmented reality, high resolution headsets are on their way in about a year or two, so just be patient. P.S. - There is no native home app support for internet browsing using this headset. Get the Gear VR if you're looking for plug and play VR surfing.

VR is here and it is as exciting and awesome as others have said. The oculus is currently priced at that sweet spot. The only two negatives i have against it is a lack of focus adjustment. If you were glasses you will need to find some lenses that fit inside. Unless you have very thin glasses. The other negative has to do with fit. I have a head that is a bit bigger and as such it does not sit on my head good. It's either to tight or to lose. Other than those two items it's great. The immersion actually makes you feel like you are in the games. Some more so than others. I've been waiting for this since the 80s. If you have been on the fence now its the time to jump in. You won't be disappointed.

I'm not sure I can find enough good things to say about the Oculus Rift VR Headset! It might be my favorite toy I've purchased for myself as an adult. After doing a ton of research regarding which VR headset to go with, I decided on the Oculus Rift and haven't regretted it. Don't let the price fool you! Just because it's cheaper than the HTC Vive doesn't mean its a lesser experience. In fact, I think it's much better. It's very lightweight and comfortable to use for extended periods of time. The field of view is nice and the quality of the OLED panels is outstanding. Comes with built-in headphones whereas the Vive requires you to purchase them separately. My only gripe would be that I do wish the tracking system was wireless, but some USB extension cables will still allow you to have a large room scale playspace. Just make sure your PC can handle VR's system requirements!

I was a VR skeptic and wasn't sure the Rift (or Vive) could live up to expectations. I was wrong. The Rift is an amazing VR experience. While we're not in the golden age of VR (yet), the Rift represents the first commercial offering that is worth the price. True, you need a beefy PC to run it and most VR games. True, you need to understand that there are limitations. However, having and knowing these two things provides an amazing adventure. I purchased the Rift during the summer special, so having the head-mounted display, touch controllers, xbox controller, and two rift sensors is how I've been running things. The new bundle lacks one or more of these items, so that may lower overall value for you. One key personal complaint is getting the focus just right is a little tricky. My eyes aren't the best, and I plan to purchase specialty lenses to help improve my vision in VR.