VRHeads Q&A > General VR Discussion I would like to purchase a virtual reality headset to test out for a few days. What's a good set I can get without spending a lot of money? Does the initial start up cost a lot?
2,241 You CAN get VR on the cheap, as long as you have an Android or iPhone, you can get a Google Cardboard, or compatible, they cost usually less than 30 dollars and can sometimes be found for free. Companies often give them away as promos, example the phone maker OnePlus has done this twice already, plus Verizon did it once. The next level up is the GearVR and several others in that range which also work with either Samsung phone, or other smart phone, those cost 100-200 hundred. The GearVR works only with Samsung, but there are a couple clone models that work with other Android and iPhone. And of course you can go high end with the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Razer OSVR, and maybe others which cost 500-1000, PLUS require an expensive PC. Mac not supported. Game manufacturer are also looking to get in to VR, Microsoft with the Hololens and Sony with the Playstaion VR, these too are fairly high end.
3 You could start with a low cost VR first, let us say below $30
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19 Keep in mind that you get what you pay for. Wired had an interesting article a while back on how Carboard is actually really bad for the VR industry as it's so assessable (costing free-$30), but provides such a poor user experience.
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1,864 Ok nobody here if talking of the Asians options like the LETV which produces all in one headsets from $80.
76 For premium, PS4 and PSVR will be the cheapest option. $700- $800. If you go used with some gear, you can do a little cheaper.
1 If you just want a VR to try out with your existing phone I would reccomend getting the I AM Cardboard VR for under 20 bucks its great to give VR a go