What buy VR

[luketoajojo]

I asked a question recently about gam8ng/programming laptop for my son, and your advice was brilliant, so I’ve another question!
I want to buy a VR set for my sons for Christmas. (I’m being generous as they’ve had a pretty bad year) I think I’m going for a HTC Vive as they’ll want to play online and with each other, and have steam accounts, and have necessary graphics cards etc on their PC. Will I need two separate sets? And is it possible to buy just the headset and hand thingies or do I have to buy two complete kits. I’m in the UK. So if you spot any deals I’d really appreciate it. Thanks

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[Sakkura]

If they want to play VR games together, then they will each need a separate VR headset with the full kit (and a VR-capable computer).

The Oculus Rift is currently a better option than the HTC Vive, as the price of the Rift is £349. The Vive is £599 and only dropping to £499 on Black Friday as far as I can tell (or bundled with a couple games and a headstrap for £599). That still makes the Rift better value for money.

 

[luketoajojo]

If they want to play VR games together, then they will each need a separate VR headset with the full kit (and a VR-capable computer).

The Oculus Rift is currently a better option than the HTC Vive, as the price of the Rift is £349. The Vive is £599 and only dropping to £499 on Black Friday as far as I can tell (or bundled with a couple games and a headstrap for £599). That still makes the Rift better value for money.

 

[luketoajojo]

I know what you’re saying...it’s a bit like betamax and video...or maybe you’re too young to remember that conundrum! Lol but from what my lads say, the HTC Vive will be better as it has the backing of steam. Thanks for your answer though...maybe I can get a deal for buying two?!

 

[Sakkura]

Oculus Rift is supported by Steam too.

I haven't seen a deal for 2 headsets (either Rift or Vive), but it could be worth checking around.

 

[luketoajojo]

Oculus Rift is supported by Steam too.

I haven't seen a deal for 2 headsets (either Rift or Vive), but it could be worth checking around.

 

[luketoajojo]

Really? I thought it was only Htc. Hmmmm now you’ve got me confused!

 

[Sakkura]

Heh, it's true though. But I mean, if they're dead set on Vive and your wallet can take the extra cost, it's still a nice piece of tech.

 

[luketoajojo]

Heh, it's true though. But I mean, if they're dead set on Vive and your wallet can take the extra cost, it's still a nice piece of tech.

 

[luketoajojo]

But it’s a difference of £500 if I bought two. I think if the rift supported steam then it might be a go. Are the steam games glitchy on rift?

 

[luketoajojo]

Heh, it's true though. But I mean, if they're dead set on Vive and your wallet can take the extra cost, it's still a nice piece of tech.

 

[Sakkura]

The games are fine. SteamVR itself can be a little glitchy, but once you've launched a game through SteamVR once, you can launch directly from Oculus Home.

 

[luketoajojo]

The games are fine. SteamVR itself can be a little glitchy, but once you've launched a game through SteamVR once, you can launch directly from Oculus Home.

 

[luketoajojo]

This forum has again been wonderful....Sakkura you’ve totally convinced me...I just bought two occulus rifts. Thank you so much for all your help.

 

[Sakkura]

Awesome, your boys are in for a great Christmas gift.