Customer Ratings & Reviews

I know the Vive and the Steam's new CR headset is supposedly better but this is a heck of a deal for the price. The visuals are good. The Tracking is Excellent and the price is more than fair. The setup is super easy. If you are looking to get in to VR and you don't have to have the best of the best I would highly recommend this.

Visuals are great and set up is a breeze. Overall it is great but there are a couple kinks that will hopefully get worked out with software/firmware updates. The tracking for the most part is great (infinitely better than our PSVR) but every once in a while it loses track of a hand in Beat Saber for a split second. This is the only game where I've had any issues. There has also been a couple of crashes where I had to unhook the headset and reboot the PC to get everything back to normal. I still recommend it to anyone who wants a great VR experience without having to mount sensors around your room. The visuals are much better than on a Vive but the tracking is probably a bit better on the Vive. The Oculus touch controllers are also much better than the Vive wands. I don't regret my purchase at all.

I upgraded from the original CV1. The S has better resolution, and inside out tracking so no need for external cameras. Setup is quicker. The touch controllers are lighter but feel too light and not as balanced as the original. Rings are upright instead of facing down. Close tracking is not as good as with the external cameras but not a major issue for the games I play. Built in speakers are inferior to the original. Early adopter issues are problems with grip release on the controllers. I exchanged my initial purchase for a newer one and got rid of that issue. Occasional flashes of static happen to everyone and have not been fixed yet by Oculus.

I had the CV1 since release, and enjoyed it. It's truly a whole new way to game, and my son and I both have really had a lot of fun with it. But there were a lot of issues and frustrations as well. The new one has a few improvements, but isn't that much of an upgrade. I almost took it back since it just didn't seem worth the price for the small step forward from the first version, but I just kept it so that my son and I could both have our own gaming rigs, he's got the CV1 now and I have the Rift S. I used room scale VR before, so had several sensors placed in my great room. That is the first benefit here, you don't need the external sensors. I still am not sure that this is QUITE as accurate or responsive as the CV1 with the sensors, but it's close enough that it doesn't cause me any issues with motion. And the ease of use is just far better without any cables needing to be ran for the sensors. I was fortunate, the Asus ROG rig I purchased had the display port in the Nvidia card from 2016, and that card is STILL higher specs than the recommended now, so I didn't have to do anything. But I'm one of the MANY who had nonstop "restart" errors and warnings that the headset wasn't plugged in when it WAS. This despite it being plugged into the higher powered, faster USB 3.1 ports. Someone in the Oculus facebook group recommended an external USB powered hub, and that took away ALL of my issues. Definitely the way to go if you get a lot of issues where you're constantly having to mess around for 30 minutes to get the Oculus software to see the actual headset. The display is better, but it's still a limited field of view which negates some of the experience. Picture that swimming mask with black sides, and all you see is the small bit in front. That's how this still is, and one reason that I wasn't as pleased with this upgrade. I had hoped they would do something to improve the field of view. But it's still a great display, less screen door than the CV1 headset had. And more importantly, more COMFORTABLE. And no huge gaps where light gets to come in around the nose. I used to block that with wadded up kleenex on the old headset, such a distraction. Another step backwards was the speaker setup. Just little mini things built into the headstrap that are AIMED at the ears. This is the biggest disappointment. You can still plug something else in at least. Controllers work well, although the sensor loop is opposite of what I was used to. All told, it's an improvement, just not a big one, and if you haven't had one before, it's definitely worth the plunge. If you already have a CV1, then the value will depend on just what you're looking for.

VR IS THE FUTURE!! Not just of gaming, but of Social Media, Design, Media Consumption, Education and so much more. I've experienced ALL of these in a small amount and I see its potential. For most people, a low-mid range PC will barely be enough to drive most games @80Hz at native resolution. Or even at the "performance" resolution for some games. A GTX 1050Ti will not get you too far (performance wise) and my GTX 1660 struggles often. DRAWBACKS: The LCD panel lacks good contrast and cannot be changed. Dark rooms are actually a foggy gray, not black. Controllers lose tracking often after awhile (even after firmware updates). The Field of View seems a bit narrow. The microphone gets buggy often. Speaker Audio quality is average at best. The cord is thick and cumbersome. The headset gets very warm and the controllers (just like almost every controller ever) gets very sweaty after while and the batteries run out pretty quickly. PROs: The Headset and Controllers feel cheap but ,especially the controllers, seem to be hardy and can take a beating. (hit many walls) Best value in VR Headset even though MS Mixed Reality Headsets are cheaper. 80Hz compared to the 90Hz of the Original Oculus is not significant and I don't notice. Visuals are mostly clear and fluid. Screen Door Effect is minimal and not distracting. As of now, the Rift seems to be MILES better than the Quest with Oculus Link as a PC VR platform. When working properly, Controller Tracking is very smooth, immersive, intuitive and has a great tracking range. OVERALL, when working properly, the Oculus Rift S is the BEST VR Headset at this price range! I've put in many hours and spent many sleepless nights enjoying my experiences in VR. And with more and more AAA quality games coming out, I'm very excited to see how revolutionary gaming will become. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

It is a cheap system but very good. I play a lot of VR and I've tried a couple of differnet systems and this one ranks high. The only low to this is the sound quality and the mic quality. But to its advantage, it does come with a built-in headset and volume. The hand tracking works perfect for me, but I have a friend that is having problems with his when he holds them close. They do go through a couple AA batteries every now and then but not to bad. In final i love this product and use it a lot, great graphics, fast, and easy to set up.

Improved optics, less noticeable screen door effect, higher resolution, display port & 1 USB 3.0 port, more comfortable headsets design, digital ipd adjustment and inside out tracking sensors on headset. The only real con, is the audio channels, compared to the Rift's(CV1) headphones. The previous model has better audio. Luckily they still provide a headphone jack.

For the price it can't be beat. If your someone who just wants to experience VR and don't want the high price tag then this is a great PC VR. Easy to setup and use. A lot of fun all around. The reason for 4 stars rather then all 5, performance, useability and lightweight all grwat. Personally I wish i would have waited for the valve index. Just Beacuse the display is a bit better and better controllers. The occulus is still a great system again especially for the price.

I've been enjoying Playstation VR for several years. I was curious to try PC based VR but was leery of the requirements for prior headsets. The Rift S was the first PC headset that really simplified the process as it does not require external tracking towers, instead using inside-out tracking. The guardian system does a good job of letting you map out your VR space and provides safeguards against your walking into a wall. The PC requirements are very reasonable. It also has an improved resolution compared to the earlier Rift headset. I connected it to an Alienware R5 17 with 16GB of RAM and a Nvidia GTX 1070 card and my experience has been very good so far. Initial setup was very straightforward and all the games and experiences I've played have looked great and performed without issue. I've even been able to install Steam and SteamVR for even more PC VR choices without any problems. In terms of things that could be better, the headset has a habit of fogging up until it acclimates to the room and that can take anywhere from a few minutes to a half hour depending on the ambient temperature and humidity. A fan or air condition helps. The halo strap design is comfortable but the headset can slide forward and it never feels as snug as my PSVR headset. It's not an issue unless you move your head around a lot and very vigorously but it is something to be aware of. The built-in speakers are OK but lacking in bass so a good pair of earbuds might come in handy depending on the game or experience you're playing. I do think going with a relatively standard PC like the Alienware has made things easier for me. I've also tried to keep the system as lean as possible and not installed third party tools which are not certified to work with the headset. Overall I've been very pleased with the headset's design and performance.

I had this for nearly a month and when it worked, it was fabulous. The headset camera's did flawless tracking of hands and head movement. Everything looked great. However, getting it to work on my Windows 10 laptop with more than enough graphics capability was horrible. After hours of updating everything from the OS to the graphics card driver, to the bios and vbios, restarting, reinstalling, and combing forums for help , I finally found a workaround with the camera privacy settings that would make it work, but required me to follow a series of steps for 5-10 minutes every time I woke the laptop up from sleeping in order to get the headset going again. Then, a recent software update from the Oculus app broke the workaround, and I was left with a non-functional headset that couldn't properly connect to the computer. This will be great when that is fixed, and I will highly recommend it at that point. I don't know how many other people had the same incompatibility issues as me, but there were definitely others. I don't like being an alpha/beta tester when I'm paying full price for a consumer product. This is going back until support catches up with all the issues.

The Rift S is a revision of the CV1 model. It has its pros and cons depending on what type of games you play. First off, The Rift S now uses a LCD screen as oppose to the CV1. This means the blacks aren't quite as nice. However, the upside is that the resolution is slightly higher(texts are easier to read) and the colors might be slightly more vibrant. The biggest change is that you no longer need to use sensors as all tracking is done through the cameras on the headset. The tracking is good for the most part though if you play shooters like Pavlov aiming down the sight will be affected because of a blindspot. Otherwise if you play Beatsaber, you should be fine. Not having sensors can be ideal depending on your play area. The passthrough is also nice in case you want to be able to see your surroundings or finding your Touch controllers. The Touch controllers are mostly similar though it uses only one AA battery now. Also the rings is now in the front of the controller instead of the back. Personally I prefer the back. Should you sell your old CV1 model, for the Rift S? It all depends on the type of games you play and your play area. Otherwise, it's not a bad switch if you want to free your play area off sensors and wires and just want something that's quicker to set up.

I have been a truck driver, I have been a pilot, I have fought in wars, I have fought against zombie hordes, I have talked to Anime characters and Living Memes, I also have been a race car driver. Oh wait that was all in VR. This headset is awesome. No need to do any setup of sensors. But it does have it's flaws. Pros: - Great visuals - Comfortable head-strap - Great controllers - Easy to use and set up. Cons: - Gets crazy foggy but so do all VR headsets. - Cord is slightly on the shorter side. - Audio is horrific but has 3.5mm jack for headphones. - Does have a really specific viewing angle. - Digital eye distance settings (no mechanical adjustment) - Playing shooting games like Pavlov, if you hold the controllers like a weapon and put your hand too close to your face you lose tracking sometimes. - Controllers seem to always be on and are dead every time I go to use them after setting it down for a week or two. Do I think this headset is worth it? Oh yeah, it's one of the best on the market unless you want to spend $1,000. I've had so many friends try it out and they are obsessed and always ask to use it when they are over.

It’s a great product but it does have some problems. The cord gets tangled very easily if it’s not secured. The software doesn’t work entirely lol the time and you’ll lose tracking a lot and be spending a ton on batteries if you play lots of games. Other than that it’s a lot of fun! Would recommend

Got this mostly for racing Sims to use with a wheel setup. Very immersive and stable... Now. When it was first purchased it was a complete hassle to get it running properly. The device does not like any of my boards USB 3.1 ports it would run fine for awhile then crash and say incorrect USB port, acting as if the port was USB 2.0. Sometimes this would take hours to occur other times it would happen every 15 minutes. Through many forums posts and different configs and settings tried I found a solution. My graphics card (evga rtx 2070) has a USB type C port and with a type C to USB 3.1 adapter the Oculus works flawless. Not a single crash since. It's an odd solution and shouldn't be needed but it works. Have used it with an MSI gaming laptop as well with 980m graphics and it performs well. You do have to have a display port or mini display port to use device. I would definitely recommend this for tech enthusiasts and users with some tech or it background but probably not for average users. It does not perform reliably well out of box without tweaking many settings and is not extremely user friendly for the average user.

For the price this VR system is great. With most VR systems its all about what it connects to but PC aside I like this setup. I wish the headset would adjust a bit more but with that it feels comfortable to wear and use. I was sold because of the lack of wanting to use 'light houses' or other devices. I wanted something I could just plug in and use and this was it. Setup was minimal and easy. If you have and use Facebook then Oculus is fine, if you dont have Facebook then Oculus now requires you to have a Facebook in order to use the Oculus. I find this frustrating and is the biggest knock I have on this system, I had to create a fake facebook account to use this system. With that the quality is great, minimal 'screen door effect', on board sound is fine, and I do like the controllers. Overall this is a very good system for the price. My biggest hangup was needing a facebook account. Take away the FB requirement and its 5 stars

Very decent Headset with clearish visuals and relatively simple instillation. If you want a simple and great experience that doesn’t demand high spec computer the rift s surprisingly delivers.

I understand this wasn’t the upgrade long-term Oculus users were waiting for but for people getting started with VR this headset is incredible. The screen resolution is so good you can’t distinguish the individual pixels, the inside out tracking (while not the best) is really good I hardly loose tracking. The inside out tracking is a plus for me since I can take the headset anywhere with friends or to parties and have it set up in minutes. The only downsides to the headset are: buggy software that causes the screen to occasionally turn black, but since it’s software related issue I can be patient until fixed. Another problem is the face pad included with the headset, it doesn’t breathe very well and it absorbs sweat very easily, but again this can be fixed with a 3rd party face pad. I know a lot of people are thinking that the Valve index is a far superior headset, and it is far more impressive but at 2-3 times the cost of the rift S it’s hard to justify it. For first time users of VR I think the rift S is incredible and I expect to have it for years to come.

I just purchased it today despite all of the talk of this VR being worse than the original Oculus Rift. The resolution was very clear, the headset itself is very comfortable, and the tracking is awesome as well (glad it only uses one USB unlike the original Rift using 3 USB ports.) I was shocked when I saw that the headset did not include headphones attached to it like the original rift, but when I started playing, the audio that is included with the headset is nice. It's easy to hear the things in game while also being able to hear if someone calls for you in real life. Only negatives I saw with the Rift S is that when you're in a game, you can somewhat (barely) see the black sides next to the lenses, which I didn't get with the original Rift, as well as there not being enough foam to comfort the face. It felt a bit uncomfortable on the cheeks. But I may have just had the headset on too tight. Over all, this it a wonderful headset and would recommend it to anyone interested in VR.

I had previously owned the Samsung Odyssey+ and I must say this headset is 10x better than the Odyssey in every way! The tracking is flawless and the graphics are amazing! I was expecting sub-par performance as my computer specs are very mid tier (I barely met the recommended specs for the headset) but I was pleasantly surprised when I experienced basically no lag! I will definitely stick to oculus for future vr adventures.

Great product! Ive owned many different VR devices, and this takes the cake for performance, price, and ease of use. I took away a star due to some issues that I run into every now and then with compatibility with SteamVR. 99% it works fine though.