VR HEADSET ROUNDUP

HEADSETS TO TRY

01 META QUEST 2

Take away the Oculus name and all of a sudden existing Quest owners already own a little bit of Mark Zuckerberg's future metaverse tech. The standalone Meta Quest 2 continues to be the VR gift that keeps on giving with an ultra-attractive price point and no need for additional tech other than your smartphone. Plus the stratospheric success of the system means that the Quest doesn't suffer from a lack of dedicated apps. There are hundreds of games and experiences to make the most of the improved screen, speedy processor, and eternally impressive Touch Controllers with individual finger tracking. If you're looking to play on PC, you can always just plug in for games like Half Life: Alyx.

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PLAYSTATION VR2

There's no release date, pricing or even visuals just yet - hence the image of the original PSVR above - but Sony has revealed it isn't leaving VR behind. The PlayStation VR2 and Sense Controllers will, unsurprisingly, be exclusive to the PS5 and use cameras on the headset to track your hands in real time. A 4K display with 2000 x 2040 pixels per eye was a predictable upgrade but less so are what Sony is calling 'sensory features. We'll be experiencing haptics through the new controllers but also directly through the headset thanks to a built-in motor. This means feeling character heartbeats and even the whoosh of near misses. With eye tracking confirmed as well, the PSVR2 is an exciting proposition.