While VR tech hasn’t quite gotten as big as people once thought it would, it has gotten to the point where you don’t have to have a high-end gaming PC just to use it. Models like the Oculus Go and the Quest make it possible to have a VR experience for a reasonable price without having to hook yourself up to a whole PC just to experience it. Not only that, but there have been some truly incredible VR games, such as Half-Life: Alyx, that are truly unique VR experiences. To that end, we’ve gone out and collected some of our favorite VR headset deals, although be aware the market is mostly bare right now, so the only available deals are refurbished versions and bundles. Also, if you do want to expand the power of your VR headset with a desktop, be sure to check out these gaming PC deals, as well as these great video game deals.
Meta Quest 2 (Renewed Premium) — $270
Even though the Meta Quest 3 came out quite recently, the Meta Quest 2 is still a pretty powerful contender, especially since it has a wider library and app support than the Quest 3 currently has. Even more so, the Quest 2 is a lot cheaper than the Quest 3, and with the latest permanent discount down to just $200, that’s a whole $300 or so difference from the Quest 3. Of course, the Quest 3 does have more advanced AR and slightly better performance with software and Wi-Fi, but that may not be worth the extra cost for some. Either way, be sure to check out the breakdown between Quest 2 and Quest 3 to get a better sense of what you should pick up.
Meta Quest 3 & Hard Shell Custom Travel Case Bundle — $560
If you’re the type of person who moves around a lot and likes to share their games and gaming gear with friends, then this bundle that includes this hard-shell custom travel case is the way to go. It has a spot for all the gear, including headphones and cables, and will protect your Quest 3 pretty well. So, if you find that you travel a lot and want to make sure that your VR headset is protected, it’s hard to find a better package deal out there.
More on VR deals
Just a few years ago, the biggest names in the VR headset market consisted of HTC and Oculus; however, in today’s market, we have numerous head-mount displays across various brands including HP, Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung. Even Sony has thrown its hat in the ring in the form of the PlayStation VR headset. With the increased competition in the VR hardware market, the overall quality of headsets has become more polished, and the increasing number of headset options is excellent news for both gamers and deal hunters.
Typically, some of the best deals are found on third-party retailers, including Amazon and Walmart; however, the biggest names in the market, HTC and Oculus, have special promotions available on their websites. Most notably, both companies are providing drastic price cuts on their newer products, the HTC Vive Cosmos and the Oculus Quest, and in each case they are bundling an additional item alongside the headsets.
