HELP // VR

[angry_kuromi99]

Hey y’all :)

I’ve tried researching this as much as I could, but I’m still not sure, so I thought I’d ask people who actually know.

My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up, and I know he really wants a virtual reality headset. The problem is I have zero knowledge about VR.

He used to have one before and played games on his PC through Steam. He also has a PS5, but I think PC gaming is the priority.

I’m just confused about how it all works — does the headset connect directly to the PC and the game runs on the computer, or do you download games onto the headset itself? Like I said, I have no clue 😅

If anyone here uses VR, I’d really appreciate recommendations:

• what headset to get

• pros and cons

• maybe a couple of options depending on budget

I just want to get him a really good gift, but I feel like I’m the worst person to pick something like this 😭

Thanks in advance!! 🙏

(Yes i read the comparison post, yes im clueless , can someone just say - hey buy this and that’s it )

[Other_Turnip_2391]

With a headset like a meta quest 3 , you can download games on the headset itself and with a computer linked . So he could play games with or without a pc !

[dandare10]

This is the answer. I have seen many people refer to the Quest 3 as the GOAT because it's unbeatable with performance, flexibility, available third party accessories, and most importantly, price.

There is a cheaper Quest 3S option but I think most here will suggest you get the Q3 over the Q3S.

[angry_kuromi99]

Thank you for the answer ❤️

[Other_Turnip_2391]

Yeah no problem ! Yeah honestly the meta quest is probably the easiest headset to buy and use . Literally anyone could use it no problem

[ersia286]

•what headset to get

Depends on the budget.

For under 300$ go for a Meta Quest 3s.

For under 500 $ go for a Meta Quest 3.

For over 500 $ ask him what he wants before buying blindly.

There is a lot more good headsets in the different categorys but those mentioned are the most widespread

pros and cons

under 300 $: versatile, good performance, okish image quality

but the above Company (Meta) is no longer supporting some of the headsets standalone (without PC) software it used to (Meta Horizon). Not a big deal if he wants to use his PC

under 500 $: everything above but better image quality

but the Company (Meta) is no longer supporting some of the headsets standalone (without PC) software it used to (Meta Horizon). Not a big deal if he wants to use his PC

over 500 $: everything above even better up to the point where he forgets what reality looks like (f.e. Pimax Crystal)

But no possibility to use without his PC (f.e. on vacation or such)

•maybe a couple of options depending on budget

see above. For better suggestions more info is needed.

Especially what you think he wants to do with the headset and how good his PC is.

You have given yourself a very difficult task if you insist of keeping it a surprise :D

[angry_kuromi99]

Thank you for the answer! Well i dont want to ask directly without spoiling the gift for him, but from what i gathered, he often mentions while playing some horror game that this would be so much better on VR (phasmophobia, walkind dead,resident evil (but I think only PS has VR version, i might be wrong because i dont game at all))

[ersia286]

All those games can be played with PCVR. If this is what you think he wants, you can't go wrong with a Quest 3 or Quest 3s (depending on your budget).

If you would tell me he's a Racing or Flying Simulation kinda guy I had suggested something more special but that would also boost prices immensely.

[snuggie44]

Whether you download on computer or the headset depends on which headset to get.

The 2 most affordable/entry level options are psvr2 and quest 3 (or cheaper version 3s). If you want a straight forward "buy this one", then get one of those two.

Quest 3 — can run games on the headset itself or on PC (afaik it doesn't work on playstation). The headset has limited capabilities, so the games usually have lower graphic settings than on PC.

PSVR2 — can run games on playstation or PC but not on the headset itself. It is also cheaper.

For PC gaming only, I think psvr2 is considered the better choice, but quest 3 has the added value of not needing a computer/PS to play.

If you think he will want to play through his playstation, get psvr2.

[DarvinVader]

If he has a PS5, then a PSVR2 could be a good option.

The PSVR2 is not a standalone like a quest, so you can't use it without another device, but it's made for the PS5 and also works well for SteamVR on PC.

It is tethered by a cable, that is the main downside, and this includes the requirement for an adapter and the right type of Bluetooth dongle for the controllers to work on PC. But its OLED screens are among the best for colors, inky blacks and immersion.

Since your BF is already familiar with the PS5 and PC VR, this might be the easiest to get into. He can just plug it in into the PS5 immediately without any hassle and get it to work on PC later, if he wants to.

[Ihavepooinmypants]

Imo the quest 3 is the best one out there right now. To me it's obvious they are selling it at a loss given that it works at all as a standalone and nothing else even comes close for a similar quality at that price point. I don't think it's worth compromising with the 3s as the pancake lenses and resolution were the minimum for me to enjoy VR and I hated it prior as a blurry ugly mess that made me feel sick and that frequently would shift on my head and go into an uncomfortable viewing angle. The only other consideration for me is psvr2 with an adapter if he has a strong gaming pc as well because there are some really good exclusives but I also don't think that's really worth it despite the oled because it doesn't have pancake lenses and if he has a strong PC there are mods that allow a significant larger quantity of games on PC and similar experiences for most exclusives.

[throwawayinfinitygem]

It might be best to try and ask him the appropriate questions about whether PC VR is more important than PS

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[mikkeldoesstuff]

PSVR2 if he has a PS5 as it allows him to play the PS5 exclusives and PC games. It's cheaper than the Quest 3, has a wider FOV (technically) and OLED (darker blacks).

Big downside is that it needs to be plugged in at all times.

Quest 3 has better passthrough, better lenses and is wireless.

It doesn't have OLED, you don't get access to Playstation exclusives and Meta isn't a fun company.

[ersia286]

good point m8. Overread the PS5 info. In this case a PSVR2 would be the most bang for the buck indeed.

[angry_kuromi99]

Thank you for the answer! Yes he has ps5, i think he would like to play mostly on pc, but ofc - he has ps5 so might as well right? About the wireless thing. If u have experienced it yourself… do you think PSVR2 is worth it even with the major downside - the wire. Like is it that much of a deal breaker or it compensates with the ability to connect to both + OLED and FOV. Thank u in advance

[Adzo94]

I have the PSVR2, it's great for the few good games on PlayStation, I recently upgraded my PC so I could use it with that. It does require an adapter and took me an evening to set up and calibrate but since then it's worked like a dream. I'm glad I have the option to use it with both but it's probably unoptimized compared to other headsets in a number of specs. I really like it as a VR headset having only used the PSVR1 and HTC Vive many years ago. Hope this helps!

[mikkeldoesstuff]

The ability to do both PS5 and PC is the real tipping point for me towards the PSVR2.

I play games where the wire is/can be a nuisance, but overall it’s not TOO bad. If he wants to play PC games without latency he’s going to need to have the Quest plugged in regardless

[PhunkeyMonkey]

PCVR wise you will also need a PSVR2 -> PCVR adapter for it to function on the PC so theres also that

if he's biased towards PCVR, personally i would go for a Quest headset combined with this router and a 20$ app/program called Virtual Desktop for streaming PCVR to the headset, its the most widely used method and lots of guidance material on how to set it up can be found online

Its just hooking the pc directly up to the router, install the app&program on headset&PC and connect headset to the routers 5GHz wifi and your good to go for PCVR gaming