Happy holidays to you What is your top pick for best VR headset? Give everyone tips here! ► Check out the KIWI Design Vertical Charging Stand here: amzn.to/3tzVVdF ► And shop our VR gear over here ❤: www.amazon.com/shop/caschary
Quest 3 if you have the budget. Pico 4 best overall for it's price, just sad for its unknown future also still only available in Europe and Asia. PSVR2 if you don't have a powerful PC but have PS5 and wish to play beautiful games. Note: You will have to take a break every 4 or so hours to recharge the PSVR2 controllers, good to keep in mind if sharing the headset or being a big time gamer.
...again most 2024 headsets aren't even out... but sadly there won't be that many placement changes in 2024... not that many new 2024 headsets that really matter.
I just bought a Quest 2 from my friend who upgraded to the Quest 3, I'm happy with the experience now, and it will always be a cheap headset for PC VR games since I already have a gaming PC.
how does it feel knowing he probably busted a nut while watching vr corn on it? probably got it really steamy during multiple seshes. hope you cleaned it well lol
Waiting to see what the ProVision does. For now, seems the Quest3 for fun and the Immersed Visor for productivity would be an awesome combo. Hope Valve release another VR set soon
I'm shocked you didn't talk about the oculus rift s, personally i believe its the best pcvr headset for consumers trying to budget (you can get it second hand for as low as $100)
massive THANK YOU for great video. was looking all around youtube for something new to watch this late morning. happy 2024 Green Wooden Dragon! i'm getting VR maybe late 2024 after getting PC for AC, ACC, AC2, Dirt 2 rally simracing. New Varjo xr -4 might be too expensive but Somnium VR coming will be isimilar to Varjio, that's interesting.
Nice round up. I have a Quest 2 and 3. Quest 3 is definitely a nice step up and feels more refined. The improved sharpeness has been huge for me as I even can be productive in VR via apps like Immersed as text is readable. Now just need more apps to roll out Quest 3 updates to take advantage of the faster chip.
One big elephant in the room she failed to mention about PCVR is Quest 3 supports occlusion and you can select areas to place over graphic elements really amazing with Microsoft Flight Sim. and DCS World. Someone I know has a simpit with flight controls and instrument cluster and it looks amazing in DCS World. He videotape the experience before he used to use to HD short throw projectors and the image quality was amazing.
I don’t know if it’s just me, but the Steam VR update has done wonders for wireless PCVR for me. Not only does Steam Link work very well, Virtual Desktop is performing better! I have a decent gaming laptop (Ryzen 9 5980HX, RX 6800M) and I stopped playing PCVR due to hiccups. I tried it again because of Steam Link, and I swear it’s improved. Anyone else experience the same? Maybe it’s just a placebo, but please let me know!
I believe Steam Link utilizes the feature that pixelates areas of the screen around your peripheral to increase performance. That may have much to do with it.
@@guymcfly7282 it does do that- it’s foveated encoding. Foveated rendering would help PC performance, but foveated encoding helps with bandwidth / connectivity. It’s possible my hiccups were mostly wireless bandwidth issues and maybe Steam Link alleviated that. Going back to VD, the hiccups are still there for me- so my initial thought about being improved might have been circumstantial. Steam Link, however, is smoother every time so far. I have a Quest Pro with eye tracking, so the foveated encoding isn’t even noticeable like it would be on a Quest 3. This might be the best wireless option for QP owners. Tip I saw somewhere: for a better image in Steam Link, disable the Advanced Supersample Filtering - it makes the image look too soft. But, if you don’t have a headset with eye tracking, the foveated encoding might be a dealbreaker regardless of the Advanced Supersample Filtering.
@@guymcfly7282 I believe you’re right! The foveated encoding limits bandwidth and therefore less stutters. I use a Quest Pro with eye tracking enabled in Steam Link, so I don’t even see encoding difference on Steam Link- it’s awesome!
For me the quest 2 still has a massive place and importance. Its currently £249 in the uk and brings lots of people into the hobby. I also really like the standalone feature, even though I have a powerful pc I still prefer the ease of standalone and can easily meet up with friends and family through it
@lorddrifter7296 Of course you can, the Quest 2 would be a great entry level headset, but the Quest 3 is leaps and bounds ahead. Well worth the price difference.
@asawyer2872 if affordable. Currys have done the quest 2 as low as £199 recently. £500 is simply out of reach or too much for an early tech for huge amounts of people. At 200-250 the quest 2 has loads of life left, an extensive catalogue of software and a low barrier to entry. The quest 3 has touched £400 recently and that is a good price which if sustained would really be good value
Good luck getting that damn big screen beyond. I bought mine in September, MAYBE i get it in January. No promises though. There's no new estimate after they missed the December 14th estimate
Quest 3 beats everything else in so many areas and it's my favorite VR headset by a mile. Interested to see how it stacks up against the Vision pro later.
I'm still waiting for a semi affordable headset with high fov, eyetracking and hdr, since it's been almost 7 years since the release of the CV1 I was hoping we'd be there by now.
It’s like they do this with everything. They stagger out each awesome feature as part of a new release ; meanwhile, they’ve been sitting on the majority of the tech all along. Just milking it! Slowly releasing.
Since the Oculus Rift trailer six years ago, I wanted to get into VR. This really helped with my decision, and will soon finally have VR. I am very excited.
I totally agree that recently it’s been like a sci-fi movie turned reality. It’s really a shitty time to be poor bc the current technology that we have is absolutely amazing. From self driving luxury cars to the vision pro. I hate being poor lol
Thank you so much, ma'am! I've been researching for about 4 hours now and this video paired with some of the other things prior to watching has helped me a lot! The Bigscreen Beyond does sound like a great choice especially with the small form factor, 1 of 1 craftsmanship, not to mention OLED display, but, I think I'll be going with the Meta Quest 3 even though it's LCD and has a not so satisfying battery life. I'm a first time buyer so this to me would be an obvious choice. It's said that the Quest 3 is better than the Quest 2 while also needing the debate of whether it's better than a Valve Index (which seems to be 50/50). I like the idea of not being tethered in and being able to use the Meta Quest 3 as sort of like a multi tool if you will. It also has Steam Link which is a huge plus!
As someone who only plays PCVR, I use a Pico 4 Pro which has face tracking (cuz im a vtuber lol) and the clarity is pretty dam good and while i had lots of wifi connection issues with Virtual Desktop, Pico just uses its own PC connection program that has no lag even in areas with less wifi (which was a problem I had with my quest 2 for literal years before I got Pico 4 Pro) and all my trackers work in my setup!
I absolutely LOVE my Beyond. OLED panels is so worth it in VR and the comfort is unmatched. I would like a Quest 3 as I never tried passthrough before but I’m not sure if it’s worth the money just for that as I mainly play PCVR and it would literally only be for passthrough experiences/gaming.
When I first got my quest2 I thought I was gonna only use it for pcvr. I only bought the 128gb model but I almost instantly regretted it. When I bought a quest 3 I went for the 512gb model. Having stand alone is very very nice. I ended up using it like 50/50. Stand alone is great to take it and play on the go. I do vr lan parties with my buddies. Also many times I’m too lazy to turn on my pc and just play the stand alone version. Many games are crossbuy on the oculus store. That being said you already have the big screen beyond so for you it’s a harder buy.
Been loving my Quest 2, mostly use it for fitness apps (Fit XR) and active games, and don’t really use it for more extended gaming experiences or mixed reality. When/if I do upgrade would probably go Quest 3, but hope there are accessories to make the controllers more work-out friendly, so I don’t yeet them across the room when I’m boxing.
I'm not in the VR world yet, but this was a helpful summery. I was starting to consider getting myself a VR headset, but it looks to me like they are still to much of a financial investment and not advanced as far as I would personally enjoy yet. maybe this year a new VR device will come out that looks like what I've been waiting for, and then maybe another year the price will be down a bit and not too unreasonable. but likely another 3 or 4 years wait for me unfortunately.
I always recommend the Quest 3 for people who want to get their feet wet with VR. It doesn't have PC-quality graphics, of course, but it's a fun experience.
I've never gotten into Quest headsets, the faceplate and IPD has always been too small. I'd like the Bigscreen Beyond, but they don't make it with an IPD of 75mm. I have a HP Reverb G2, gave it to one of my daughters, it also had an IPD and faceplate that was too small. I've had the Vive and Vive Pro, the light houses and controllers still work after 6 years, and I have a Pimax 8KX with Index controllers and a new PC with a RTX4080, I'm pretty happy with this set up. I have a PSVR2, very impressed with it, since it has an IPD range of 58 to 75mm, foveated rendering and eye tracking, if this came in a PC VR headset, I would consider upgrading, and it is cheaper than PC VR. There is no proposed or current PC VR headset on my shopping list, I might be interested in the Quest 3, but it is too expensive in Australia. I'm going to wait for some more VR advancements and for manufacturers to make one that goes to 75mm IPD.
Happy holidays to you two! This was a perfect VR buying guide. I've been waiting for years for headsets I would be willing to buy and constantly researching them. I would have made the same list for currently available headsets. I hope Pico put our worries to rest soon but all we can do it wait and see. I will be getting a Pico 4, PSVR2 or Quest 3. Waiting to see how much my PC repairs will be before deciding. PSVR2 would have been far better if it at least had controllers with removable batteries.
I have a quest 3 pcvr modding Zelda 3D OOT Cyperpunk VR modding. Skyrim VR modding. (Ect)This take time reading learning thinkering. PSVR2 I also have just play and it’s great. After 3 hours I but the controllers in dock. And I am ready to go. Full loaded 4\5 hours play. And Res4 you need a break after 2 hours 4 sure.
I'm getting my bigscreen beyond in a few weeks. For me its comfort and quality. I can't stand headset wobble. I don't mind the cable because I have so few roomscale games. I can live with the cable. My friends can use my index.
I’ve had a quest 3 and 2 and let my good mate borrow my 2 one time he came over to try quest 3. We played drop dead the cabin, and he gave back the 2 because he couldn’t go back to it after using the 3 and he is planning of getting one
This is the first time that I've considered VR. I'd like to thank you for the information that you shared. I know my question might make me look like a newbie but that's what I am. Are these VRs to be used by stand alone participants or can they be used in a multi-participant situation? Thank you for your time.
I’m intrigued by the Bigscreen Beyond but the low FoV combined with non-shareable nature despite high price kill it off for me. I’m really waiting for Pimax‘s upcoming wide FoV version of the Crystal, the 12K. In the meantime I am getting back into VR after being too lazy/tired for a while, enjoying my Pimax 8KX. It’s hard to contemplate giving up the wide FoV when you have to pay so much again for a new headset.
I had a Rift, then Quest, then Rift S. Was still using my Rift S up to last week. lol I always hated my Quest. To front heavy, to hot on the face. Had to spend another 150 dollars to make it comfortable. Tried the Quest 2 and was just a reminder of why I hated my Quest. I just got a Pico 4 after much research and so far I am loving it. I mainly use it for PCVR as there isn't any dedicated HMDs that had what I was looking for. No issues with wireless streaming and it's so nice!
just bought quest 3 a couple of months ago and i have to admit that i'm not satisfied at all. i use it mostly for gaming (pcvr) and the headset with headstrap included is simply too heavy for longer usage...i hope this year will bring out more small factor opportunities into the market.
I have a quest2 and by far, the only thing that I would change or improve is the black depthness. I would really like to have a display with true black even if that means less brightness
Quest 3. Best passthrough there is. There are no headsets around 1500 that are better than the quest 3 in that area. Of course, if you double your budget to 3000 then maybe go for the apple headset but then that's just kind of overkill in my opinion
Pity the Charge stand doesn't charge the Controllers as well. Seems only Meta has so far a complete charging offer and is probably why it's so expensive :(.
Thank you for your Detailed review... New to VR and looking for a Stand Alone for Streaming Live Shows and Movies... Which of these would you recommend?
I got the psvr2 for call of the mountain but im really disappointed with the flow of new games. I love the "i expect you to die" series, i played 1 and 2 on the psvr, but the 3rd game has been out for months and the devs show no sign of porting the 3rd game to the psvr2 anytime soon, if ever.
I started my VR experience by experimenting with my phone and software for it on a cheap phone based device I purchased a second hand HTC vive then being inspired but boy was I wrong! I got all sorts of problems using the vive on a gaming laptop including many games not even working at all so I abandoned the whole idea now and continue with a few basic virtual desktop apps that do work on my laptop
What is the longevity of the vr headsets? Like are they good investment game wise? How long are games created for them? Is it worth it really? I have been back and forth because idk if I want to drop $500 for 10-15 games and development stops. Hopefully that made sense?
Grab the big screen beyond. You will have your mind blown on the upgraded clarity and sharpness of the picture. The index is a part of crap compared to this thing lol
i am just wondering how big of a difference in terms of display resolution between the Quest 2 and 3? I have the Quest 1 btw, thinking about upgrading.
I don't have any VR/AR experience yet and I'm completely new to this area, which is why I'm overwhelmed by the amount of glasses on offer. So I hope you can give me some advice. I'm looking for a pair of glasses that I can use as Mixed reality glasses when I'm sitting comfortably on the couch, want to watch a movie, but also have the mobility to go to the kitchen and continue watching my movie (just as an example). Or should I say to do my work while cooking? Yeah, sounds more professional 😂 But as a typical PC gamer, it should also be able to serve as VR glasses with good resolution and sufficient viewing distance. Perhaps I should say at this point that I enjoy playing Star Citizen, so I'm really spoiled when it comes to graphic details. So I am looking for something that can actually do everything and has good performance, but most glasses always have a handicap such as a closed ecosystem and therefore cannot be used for other games or just that the resolution or hardware is generally weak. Can you think of any glasses that are currently worth recommending? Or should I wait and see what other glasses will be available in 2024? A big thank you in advance and greetings from Germany
So this is just a question, cause I was planning on getting a budget friendly VR headset known as the Lenovo Explorer for my gaming VR ready laptop. Should I hold on, on trying to get one? I found one at a really good price, but because of hearing that information about Windows cutting off anything Windows Mixed Reality related. It's becoming a little hard now, cause I really wanna play using PCVR headsets. Any help or answers will be appreciated!
PSVR2 blows everything else outta water, the OLED display and HDR format does make it 100x better than other headsets. OLED technology is vastly superior to LCD, and in 2024 it is getting a pc support too.
great video but i do think you maybe overlooked poor people who could pick up older cheap and used PCVR headsets very cheap as an entry level into basic VR gaming.
Only problem with Quest is if someone decides to report you as underaged, you no longer have a VR... Meta doesn't provide support to fix it either. They don't have cases or tickets, just a webform contact with no promises. You then have to upload your government issued photo ID to get it back. But even then, that doesn't work. If you have a child, good luck. Check out the support forums to find out for yourself. It's getting worse, and kids love to report people as under aged, it's fun to do because it's like being a little hacker. Sony VR seems like the only reasonable option for someone who just wants to have a little fun and isn't into VR as a full-fledged enthusiast/hobby.
I bought a Meta-Oculus Rift S one year before they dropped their support of this product. The Rift S worked well until I updated my computer. Now two years later and after a year of Meta stupid suggestions for getting my Rift S working again, it's still not working. I have a $400 paper weight that Meta refuses to fix even though they say my new computer should not be a problem. I cannot recommend buying any Meta products due to their lack of customer service and having a chance of the same dropping of older products support. Meta basically has no customer service and only lip service!
Happy holidays to you What is your top pick for best VR headset? Give everyone tips here!
► Check out the KIWI Design Vertical Charging Stand here: amzn.to/3tzVVdF
► And shop our VR gear over here ❤: www.amazon.com/shop/caschary
quest 2 with link cable
Quest 3 if you have the budget.
Pico 4 best overall for it's price, just sad for its unknown future also still only available in Europe and Asia.
PSVR2 if you don't have a powerful PC but have PS5 and wish to play beautiful games. Note: You will have to take a break every 4 or so hours to recharge the PSVR2 controllers, good to keep in mind if sharing the headset or being a big time gamer.
...again most 2024 headsets aren't even out... but sadly there won't be that many placement changes in 2024... not that many new 2024 headsets that really matter.
PSVR with higher resolution and a PC adapter.
For anyone watching after April 2024, the Meta Quest 2 got a price cut and is now $200 instead of $300
I just bought a Quest 2 from my friend who upgraded to the Quest 3, I'm happy with the experience now, and it will always be a cheap headset for PC VR games since I already have a gaming PC.
how does it feel knowing he probably busted a nut while watching vr corn on it? probably got it really steamy during multiple seshes. hope you cleaned it well lol
Watching this on my ancient Oculus Quest 1 headset. Yep, I like oldschool.
im using a oculus rift lol
Waiting to see what the ProVision does. For now, seems the Quest3 for fun and the Immersed Visor for productivity would be an awesome combo. Hope Valve release another VR set soon
VrCompare doesn’t show that they have anything to be release so I wouldn’t hold out for them.
I'm shocked you didn't talk about the oculus rift s, personally i believe its the best pcvr headset for consumers trying to budget (you can get it second hand for as low as $100)
massive THANK YOU for great video. was looking all around youtube for something new to watch this late morning. happy 2024 Green Wooden Dragon! i'm getting VR maybe late 2024 after getting PC for AC, ACC, AC2, Dirt 2 rally simracing. New Varjo xr -4 might be too expensive but Somnium VR coming will be isimilar to Varjio, that's interesting.
Your video is perfect! You give great amount of detail and never go off unnecessary tangents. Thank you
Nice round up. I have a Quest 2 and 3. Quest 3 is definitely a nice step up and feels more refined. The improved sharpeness has been huge for me as I even can be productive in VR via apps like Immersed as text is readable. Now just need more apps to roll out Quest 3 updates to take advantage of the faster chip.
One big elephant in the room she failed to mention about PCVR is Quest 3 supports occlusion and you can select areas to place over graphic elements really amazing with Microsoft Flight Sim. and DCS World. Someone I know has a simpit with flight controls and instrument cluster and it looks amazing in DCS World. He videotape the experience before he used to use to HD short throw projectors and the image quality was amazing.
I don’t know if it’s just me, but the Steam VR update has done wonders for wireless PCVR for me. Not only does Steam Link work very well, Virtual Desktop is performing better! I have a decent gaming laptop (Ryzen 9 5980HX, RX 6800M) and I stopped playing PCVR due to hiccups. I tried it again because of Steam Link, and I swear it’s improved. Anyone else experience the same? Maybe it’s just a placebo, but please let me know!
I believe Steam Link utilizes the feature that pixelates areas of the screen around your peripheral to increase performance. That may have much to do with it.
@@guymcfly7282 it does do that- it’s foveated encoding. Foveated rendering would help PC performance, but foveated encoding helps with bandwidth / connectivity. It’s possible my hiccups were mostly wireless bandwidth issues and maybe Steam Link alleviated that. Going back to VD, the hiccups are still there for me- so my initial thought about being improved might have been circumstantial. Steam Link, however, is smoother every time so far. I have a Quest Pro with eye tracking, so the foveated encoding isn’t even noticeable like it would be on a Quest 3. This might be the best wireless option for QP owners.
Tip I saw somewhere: for a better image in Steam Link, disable the Advanced Supersample Filtering - it makes the image look too soft. But, if you don’t have a headset with eye tracking, the foveated encoding might be a dealbreaker regardless of the Advanced Supersample Filtering.
@@guymcfly7282 I believe you’re right! The foveated encoding limits bandwidth and therefore less stutters. I use a Quest Pro with eye tracking enabled in Steam Link, so I don’t even see encoding difference on Steam Link- it’s awesome!
Got a cheap Pico4 last year, iam happy with it. I will hold it for some years doing standalone and Pcvr stuff😊
For me the quest 2 still has a massive place and importance. Its currently £249 in the uk and brings lots of people into the hobby. I also really like the standalone feature, even though I have a powerful pc I still prefer the ease of standalone and can easily meet up with friends and family through it
Its the best value rite now. Cant even reccomend the quest 3 when u can buy 2 quest 2s for that price
@lorddrifter7296 Of course you can, the Quest 2 would be a great entry level headset, but the Quest 3 is leaps and bounds ahead. Well worth the price difference.
@@asawyer2872 with a price drop and some actual quest 3 upgraded games.... maybe. As of now nah. U jus buyin it for the lenses
@asawyer2872 if affordable. Currys have done the quest 2 as low as £199 recently. £500 is simply out of reach or too much for an early tech for huge amounts of people. At 200-250 the quest 2 has loads of life left, an extensive catalogue of software and a low barrier to entry. The quest 3 has touched £400 recently and that is a good price which if sustained would really be good value
@@asawyer2872it's better but not by leaps and bounds.
Still waiting for a VR pod mmo experience fr that would be so amazing
Good luck getting that damn big screen beyond. I bought mine in September, MAYBE i get it in January. No promises though. There's no new estimate after they missed the December 14th estimate
In 2023, I continue to enjoy the reliable performance of my HTC Vive for PC VR, and I am also the proud owner of the cutting-edge Quest 3.
Quest 3 beats everything else in so many areas and it's my favorite VR headset by a mile. Interested to see how it stacks up against the Vision pro later.
I'm still waiting for a semi affordable headset with high fov, eyetracking and hdr, since it's been almost 7 years since the release of the CV1 I was hoping we'd be there by now.
Yep, I am still holding out with my CV1 too. Quest 3 looked promising but having no OLED is meh.
It’s like they do this with everything. They stagger out each awesome feature as part of a new release ; meanwhile, they’ve been sitting on the majority of the tech all along. Just milking it! Slowly releasing.
Since the Oculus Rift trailer six years ago, I wanted to get into VR. This really helped with my decision, and will soon finally have VR. I am very excited.
Which one?
@@Trenshi. Personally I settled for the Meta Quest 3.
I totally agree that recently it’s been like a sci-fi movie turned reality. It’s really a shitty time to be poor bc the current technology that we have is absolutely amazing. From self driving luxury cars to the vision pro. I hate being poor lol
Thank you so much, ma'am! I've been researching for about 4 hours now and this video paired with some of the other things prior to watching has helped me a lot!
The Bigscreen Beyond does sound like a great choice especially with the small form factor, 1 of 1 craftsmanship, not to mention OLED display, but, I think I'll be going with the Meta Quest 3 even though it's LCD and has a not so satisfying battery life. I'm a first time buyer so this to me would be an obvious choice. It's said that the Quest 3 is better than the Quest 2 while also needing the debate of whether it's better than a Valve Index (which seems to be 50/50). I like the idea of not being tethered in and being able to use the Meta Quest 3 as sort of like a multi tool if you will. It also has Steam Link which is a huge plus!
As someone who only plays PCVR, I use a Pico 4 Pro which has face tracking (cuz im a vtuber lol) and the clarity is pretty dam good and while i had lots of wifi connection issues with Virtual Desktop, Pico just uses its own PC connection program that has no lag even in areas with less wifi (which was a problem I had with my quest 2 for literal years before I got Pico 4 Pro) and all my trackers work in my setup!
Thank you for the quality info you provide!!
If SONY would make a PC adapter for its PSVR/PSVR2, sales would skyrocket! The picture clarity and wearing comfort are the best on the market.
Varjo Aero still viable for sim racing or flight just saying 🙂 probably the best eye tracking ive seen.
Happy New Year! Its been a great year for VR!
Happy new year to you too! For sure. Excited to see what next year brings
I will probably get a Q3 this year, but I hope we will have soon real infos on Valve deckard (if there is really a valve deckard...)
I absolutely LOVE my Beyond. OLED panels is so worth it in VR and the comfort is unmatched. I would like a Quest 3 as I never tried passthrough before but I’m not sure if it’s worth the money just for that as I mainly play PCVR and it would literally only be for passthrough experiences/gaming.
When I first got my quest2 I thought I was gonna only use it for pcvr. I only bought the 128gb model but I almost instantly regretted it. When I bought a quest 3 I went for the 512gb model. Having stand alone is very very nice. I ended up using it like 50/50. Stand alone is great to take it and play on the go. I do vr lan parties with my buddies. Also many times I’m too lazy to turn on my pc and just play the stand alone version. Many games are crossbuy on the oculus store. That being said you already have the big screen beyond so for you it’s a harder buy.
Been loving my Quest 2, mostly use it for fitness apps (Fit XR) and active games, and don’t really use it for more extended gaming experiences or mixed reality. When/if I do upgrade would probably go Quest 3, but hope there are accessories to make the controllers more work-out friendly, so I don’t yeet them across the room when I’m boxing.
I'm not in the VR world yet, but this was a helpful summery. I was starting to consider getting myself a VR headset, but it looks to me like they are still to much of a financial investment and not advanced as far as I would personally enjoy yet. maybe this year a new VR device will come out that looks like what I've been waiting for, and then maybe another year the price will be down a bit and not too unreasonable. but likely another 3 or 4 years wait for me unfortunately.
I always recommend the Quest 3 for people who want to get their feet wet with VR. It doesn't have PC-quality graphics, of course, but it's a fun experience.
The quest 2 is pretty affordable.
to amend my comment - the Quest can be wired to a PC, giving you PC-quality gaming
I only have a PSVR2. All I currently need. Just want more games in 2024.
Absolutely Quest 3 👌
I've never gotten into Quest headsets, the faceplate and IPD has always been too small. I'd like the Bigscreen Beyond, but they don't make it with an IPD of 75mm. I have a HP Reverb G2, gave it to one of my daughters, it also had an IPD and faceplate that was too small. I've had the Vive and Vive Pro, the light houses and controllers still work after 6 years, and I have a Pimax 8KX with Index controllers and a new PC with a RTX4080, I'm pretty happy with this set up. I have a PSVR2, very impressed with it, since it has an IPD range of 58 to 75mm, foveated rendering and eye tracking, if this came in a PC VR headset, I would consider upgrading, and it is cheaper than PC VR.
There is no proposed or current PC VR headset on my shopping list, I might be interested in the Quest 3, but it is too expensive in Australia. I'm going to wait for some more VR advancements and for manufacturers to make one that goes to 75mm IPD.
Happy holidays to you two!
This was a perfect VR buying guide. I've been waiting for years for headsets I would be willing to buy and constantly researching them. I would have made the same list for currently available headsets. I hope Pico put our worries to rest soon but all we can do it wait and see.
I will be getting a Pico 4, PSVR2 or Quest 3. Waiting to see how much my PC repairs will be before deciding. PSVR2 would have been far better if it at least had controllers with removable batteries.
I have a quest 3 pcvr modding Zelda 3D OOT Cyperpunk VR modding. Skyrim VR modding. (Ect)This take time reading learning thinkering. PSVR2 I also have just play and it’s great. After 3 hours I but the controllers in dock. And I am ready to go. Full loaded 4\5 hours play. And Res4 you need a break after 2 hours 4 sure.
Pico 5 was cancelled
great review Cas...looking forward to 2024 VR 😎
Would probably get quest 2 or 3 if it was made by any other company
I'm getting my bigscreen beyond in a few weeks. For me its comfort and quality. I can't stand headset wobble. I don't mind the cable because I have so few roomscale games. I can live with the cable. My friends can use my index.
I’ve had a quest 3 and 2 and let my good mate borrow my 2 one time he came over to try quest 3. We played drop dead the cabin, and he gave back the 2 because he couldn’t go back to it after using the 3 and he is planning of getting one
Can’t wait for the valve declare hopefully it’s out next year
thank you for making all of this easier.
This is the first time that I've considered VR. I'd like to thank you for the information that you shared. I know my question might make me look like a newbie but that's what I am. Are these VRs to be used by stand alone participants or can they be used in a multi-participant situation? Thank you for your time.
I’m intrigued by the Bigscreen Beyond but the low FoV combined with non-shareable nature despite high price kill it off for me.
I’m really waiting for Pimax‘s upcoming wide FoV version of the Crystal, the 12K.
In the meantime I am getting back into VR after being too lazy/tired for a while, enjoying my Pimax 8KX. It’s hard to contemplate giving up the wide FoV when you have to pay so much again for a new headset.
I think how close it is to your face helps a lot
I had a Rift, then Quest, then Rift S. Was still using my Rift S up to last week. lol I always hated my Quest. To front heavy, to hot on the face. Had to spend another 150 dollars to make it comfortable. Tried the Quest 2 and was just a reminder of why I hated my Quest. I just got a Pico 4 after much research and so far I am loving it. I mainly use it for PCVR as there isn't any dedicated HMDs that had what I was looking for. No issues with wireless streaming and it's so nice!
I have Quest 3 for standalone/PCVR and PSVR2 for PS5.
just bought quest 3 a couple of months ago and i have to admit that i'm not satisfied at all. i use it mostly for gaming (pcvr) and the headset with headstrap included is simply too heavy for longer usage...i hope this year will bring out more small factor opportunities into the market.
Hey Cat and Chary! Great review, thank you! POWER OF ZERO GRAVITY coming 2024 to Oculus Quest! Fly, Battle, Play Tag in Multiplayer!
I have a quest2 and by far, the only thing that I would change or improve is the black depthness. I would really like to have a display with true black even if that means less brightness
I just want a headset with incredible passtrought for around 1500 bucks what should I get?😊
Quest 3. Best passthrough there is. There are no headsets around 1500 that are better than the quest 3 in that area. Of course, if you double your budget to 3000 then maybe go for the apple headset but then that's just kind of overkill in my opinion
Microsoft missed the boat with mobile phones and now they're about to do the same with vr
0:45 That looks like the exact RPO VR. Which company makes that one??
Pity the Charge stand doesn't charge the Controllers as well.
Seems only Meta has so far a complete charging offer and is probably why it's so expensive :(.
youtubers be so rich
It’s all a tax write off for them. Wish I had that luxury
Cheers to a Happy New Years! VR gaming is going to be exciting this coming year.
New to this but what is the difference between mixed and augmented reality?
What? It’s still 2023 and you are doing a video of the best headsets for 2024? Is this a typo? 😎
I’m so torn. For me it’s either the quest 2 or PSVR 2. It boils down to game availability.
Heard PICO has cancelled the 5th series for some reasons 😢
Thank you for your Detailed review... New to VR and looking for a Stand Alone for Streaming Live Shows and Movies... Which of these would you recommend?
I got the psvr2 for call of the mountain but im really disappointed with the flow of new games. I love the "i expect you to die" series, i played 1 and 2 on the psvr, but the 3rd game has been out for months and the devs show no sign of porting the 3rd game to the psvr2 anytime soon, if ever.
Quest 3 with the Quest game optimizer app is absolutely fantastic, imo
So does the htc vive pro 2 fall under outdated or not worth?
This was such a solid breakdown.
For upcoming 2024 ones the valve index 2 should be on it
Alvr steam deck tut
I want the nerve gear from SAO
I started my VR experience by experimenting with my phone and software for it on a cheap phone based device I purchased a second hand HTC vive then being inspired but boy was I wrong! I got all sorts of problems using the vive on a gaming laptop including many games not even working at all so I abandoned the whole idea now and continue with a few basic virtual desktop apps that do work on my laptop
Great video! Hope you and your family have a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
What is the longevity of the vr headsets? Like are they good investment game wise? How long are games created for them? Is it worth it really? I have been back and forth because idk if I want to drop $500 for 10-15 games and development stops. Hopefully that made sense?
Get a quest 3. It's the best selling vr. Which is why it has the most games and won't be going away anytime soon
Happy new year! :3
Hello. I'm using full body tracking valve index VR. Do you suggest an upgrade or should I wait. Cheers.
Grab the big screen beyond. You will have your mind blown on the upgraded clarity and sharpness of the picture. The index is a part of crap compared to this thing lol
Thank you. Happy New Year.
Can Bigscreen play games wireless from steam ? im looking for one who can do both
Cheers 🍾
Thanks for the reviews. Really helpful
i am just wondering how big of a difference in terms of display resolution between the Quest 2 and 3? I have the Quest 1 btw, thinking about upgrading.
I don't have any VR/AR experience yet and I'm completely new to this area, which is why I'm overwhelmed by the amount of glasses on offer. So I hope you can give me some advice.
I'm looking for a pair of glasses that I can use as Mixed reality glasses when I'm sitting comfortably on the couch, want to watch a movie, but also have the mobility to go to the kitchen and continue watching my movie (just as an example). Or should I say to do my work while cooking? Yeah, sounds more professional 😂
But as a typical PC gamer, it should also be able to serve as VR glasses with good resolution and sufficient viewing distance. Perhaps I should say at this point that I enjoy playing Star Citizen, so I'm really spoiled when it comes to graphic details.
So I am looking for something that can actually do everything and has good performance, but most glasses always have a handicap such as a closed ecosystem and therefore cannot be used for other games or just that the resolution or hardware is generally weak.
Can you think of any glasses that are currently worth recommending? Or should I wait and see what other glasses will be available in 2024?
A big thank you in advance and greetings from Germany
Quest 3
I'm so confused I see so many people enjoying the quest 2, I've tried multiple link cables but I just cant get mine to reliably work :(
I have an HP Reverb V2 that is now bricked by the Windows updates. Are there any open source workarounds?
Varjo aero is missing… beyond seems very interesting for a new vr expérience…
So this is just a question, cause I was planning on getting a budget friendly VR headset known as the Lenovo Explorer for my gaming VR ready laptop. Should I hold on, on trying to get one? I found one at a really good price, but because of hearing that information about Windows cutting off anything Windows Mixed Reality related. It's becoming a little hard now, cause I really wanna play using PCVR headsets. Any help or answers will be appreciated!
Have there been any new headsets released this year, other than Quest 3? I'll wait to see if Valve releases a new VR thing in 2024🤞
PSVR2 blows everything else outta water, the OLED display and HDR format does make it 100x better than other headsets. OLED technology is vastly superior to LCD, and in 2024 it is getting a pc support too.
Valve Index fells for me best. Wath think UA-cam about it ?
if i buy the quest 2 will i be able to play most games on my pc that require vr?
0:36 What is that headset and all that gear? Where can I find that?
What the best stand alon vr?!
great video but i do think you maybe overlooked poor people who could pick up older cheap and used PCVR headsets very cheap as an entry level into basic VR gaming.
any new videos planned or recommendations for the best PC for PCVR?
Is your name a play on cash and carry?
whats a good budget pcvr headset. I don't care about mixed reality but mainly just visuals and tracking
Quest 2 or 3
Thank you
I have 2 questions, where do I get that Grogu shirt and what stand (end table?) are you using for your ps5?
What was the pope thing where she had the base stations on
Is the meta quest 2 worth it without a PC?
Quest 3 owns all
How are you enjoy vr with small eyes?
Only problem with Quest is if someone decides to report you as underaged, you no longer have a VR... Meta doesn't provide support to fix it either. They don't have cases or tickets, just a webform contact with no promises. You then have to upload your government issued photo ID to get it back. But even then, that doesn't work. If you have a child, good luck. Check out the support forums to find out for yourself. It's getting worse, and kids love to report people as under aged, it's fun to do because it's like being a little hacker.
Sony VR seems like the only reasonable option for someone who just wants to have a little fun and isn't into VR as a full-fledged enthusiast/hobby.
I bought a Meta-Oculus Rift S one year before they dropped their support of this product. The Rift S worked well until I updated my computer. Now two years later and after a year of Meta stupid suggestions for getting my Rift S working again, it's still not working. I have a $400 paper weight that Meta refuses to fix even though they say my new computer should not be a problem. I cannot recommend buying any Meta products due to their lack of customer service and having a chance of the same dropping of older products support. Meta basically has no customer service and only lip service!
6:12. Not a wine snob. Lol.
Rift s?
What about the varjo aero?
Is it still a good option?