Which headset is better for you?
Which headset is better for you? We break it down.
Well, it's finally happened. High-quality and immersive virtual reality is finally something anyone can have in her home — assuming you have a powerful PC and can shell out $600 for the Oculus Rift, or $800 for the HTC Vive. It's the realization of decades worth of VR research and sci-fi speculation, and it could end up having as big a societal impact as the introduction of the internet and smartphones.
Now that I've had a few weeks with both the Oculus Riftand HTC Vive, it's worth taking a step back to see how they really compare, as well as where the VR landscape might go from here. And, of course, you should also read my full reviews of the Riftand Vivefor more detailed impressions of their individual strengths and weaknesses.