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Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset 64GB
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Gaming
59game, vr, oculus, apps, gaming
+97%
-3%
" ... My biggest issue with this is the number of games/apps available on the store. ... "
" ... First I will enjoy playing Smash Hit. ... "
" ... The games are pretty good but since you can’t walk naturally, first person shooters are better in my opinion. ... "
" ... It is PERFECT, it play smoothly, flawlessly. ... UPDATE 2: Dead and Bury game (free), so damn fun! ... Your PC game will never give you the same experience in VR gaming! ... I bought one few days ago, and try some apps and games. ... I only downloaded all free games/apps, will start buying games soon to experience deep VR experience! ... "
" ... Started playing again with no problems. ... "
" ... Loads games and apps to it is a snap and the included wand is easily used. ... "
" ... I use this for watching Netflix and some cool games . ... "
" ... Mostly for movie viewing and chatting in BigScreen (still free as of mid July) but also for playing some of the anti-social multiplayer games (with no chatting or communication built-in, just lobbies for quick casual games). ... It has an ecosystem with rotating sales that allow you to build up an enjoyable catalog of games without $hundreds spent. ... (Expect to get a BT3+ controller, and expect it to work only in games that explicitly describe supporting gamepads). ... "
VR Box
59headset, experience, oculus, entry, oculus go
+97%
-3%
" ... So I got this to carry with me and show off to everyone I know how cool VR is. ... I myself love this because I bring it with me when I travel as well so I have plenty of places to show off VR at. ... "
" ... The Oculus VR headset is all its crackled up to be. ... "
" ... The Oculus Go is a great VR experience. ... "
" ... Been using my Samsung phone with Samsung VR since inception. ... Also easy to step out of VR if you get VR sickness. ... "
" ... I was skeptical of a $199 VR headset, but wow, this is incredible. ... "
" ... This was my first VR experience, but so far all is good. ... "
" ... For the price in comparison to any decent VR headset not needing your phone it is pretty awesome. ... "
" ... Great VR headset that is easy to use and take on the go. ... "
Apps
53oculus, netflix, vr, content, browser
+87%
-13%
" ... My biggest issue with this is the number of games/apps available on the store. ... "
" ... Some content and apps are certainly better than others. ... "
" ... I bought one few days ago, and try some apps and games. ... The Asteriod and Invasion 3D movies (in Within App) are so immersive. ... I only downloaded all free games/apps, will start buying games soon to experience deep VR experience! ... "
" ... A good WIFI helps with some of the apps. ... "
" ... Out of the box it just worked, and the app store has some great titles. ... It also includes a simple web browser which can be used to view youtube and amazon prime videos. ... "
" ... some of the apps are better than others but what else is new. ... There is so many apps and media available much of which is free. ... "
" ... other than that all the other apps are nice. ... "
" ... Run the Skybox VR app, load up your videos, and you can watch your movies on a big screen in the Void while lying on your back! ... I was downloading/installing apps, running others at the same time, and continually flipping through settings and this didn't overheat. ... With so many apps in the Oculus Store, even if many of them are junk, that extra storage is worth it to check out what's available. ... "
Video Playback
39netflix, movies, youtube, videos, content
+92%
-8%
" ... Perfect movie player! ... If you have Dolby Atmos video, it sounds even better! ... The Asteriod and Invasion 3D movies (in Within App) are so immersive. ... "
" ... Watching movies is fun too. ... "
" ... It also includes a simple web browser which can be used to view youtube and amazon prime videos. ... "
" ... - Makes watching your movies a joy. ... "
" ... Mostly for movie viewing and chatting in BigScreen (still free as of mid July) but also for playing some of the anti-social multiplayer games (with no chatting or communication built-in, just lobbies for quick casual games). ... "
" ... Its portability also makes it a good choice for watching a 3D movie wherever you want (like on a long flight, or lying on a couch). ... "
" ... I use it daily for streaming media, NetFlix, Hulu, and my Plex server for local content. ... It pretty much replaces a TV, and it's 3-D, where you have 3-D content (movies, etc.). ... "
" ... Perfect companion for Netflix and wish Amazon video works as well. ... "
Comfort
38head, face, straps, rift, nose
+84%
-16%
" ... Only very modest hand movements using the control stick. ... "
" ... It is a headset anyone can just put on their heard and Go after he or she has synched their cellphone to it. ... "
" ... As for the fit, I wear glasses and has to install the spacer included, which was easy after watching their how-to video. ... The headset is light weight and doesn't cause any discomfort. ... "
" ... Give your eyes a rest! ... "
" ... I've brought it everywhere with me and spent easily 10 hours wearing it in the past week. ... "
" ... It still lasts long enough to watch a movie, and it probably wouldn't be comfortable to wear it on your face for more than a couple hours at a time anyway. ... "
" ... Very comfortable and very easy to use . ... "
" ... On the other hand, I can simply pick up and wear my Oculus Go without futzing with lighthouses or sensors or etc. ... "
Price
36money, worth, cost, 200, worth the price
+94%
-6%
" ... I bought all the extra episodes which only cost 99 cents each. ... "
" ... At this price point, this headset should really sell well. ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... It's comfortable enough, and the display is good for the price. ... "
" ... Excellent value for this price point. ... "
" ... For the price I think the quality and resolution are appropriate. ... "
" ... More than worth it for the price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
Device Compatibility
34mobile phone, headset, bluetooth, media, wifi
+82%
-18%
" ... It's nice compared to using a headset you put a phone into, like Cardboard or the like. ... You do need to use a mobile phone app for some of the setup, including pairing bluetooth devices. ... "
" ... Love fact that I can easily take it with me anywhere, I’m not tethered, and I don’t need a mobile phone to use it! ... "
" ... It's worth noting that as a VR nerd, I also own and use the Vive, the Rift, and a Dell (Windows Mixed Reality) set ... "
" ... unless you stream your videos from an application / computer. ... "
" ... It works seamlessly with my Plex server. ... You don't need a PC. ... You must have just the "right" smartphone, to get it initialized. ... It connects yo your PC. ... "
" ... The best is we are not attached to a computer with a cable and don’t have to introduce a phone into the device. ... But overall it is a very nice device ... "
" ... This is a world changing device. ... "
" ... All you need is to use the phone app for is a quick and easy setup, then after that, the rest is through the headset (you need wifi of course). ... "
Battery Life
27battery, charge, 2 hours, short, 3 hours
+63%
-37%
" ... You can save battery life by dropping the brightness. ... Got mine up to 100% from a low level (30-ish%) in about 1.5 hours. ... "
" ... and better battery life. ... "
" ... I figured this needed to charge first. ... I couldn’t wait to charge it for more. ... "
" ... Wished the battery could last longer ... "
" ... Yes the quality of the picture could be a bit better , yes the battery could last a little longer . ... "
" ... but i plug in a backup battery solved :-) ... "
" ... very good except battery life . ... "
" ... Never worrying about draining my phone battery is a great relief, too. ... "
Ease of Use
25easy to use, interface, easy to set, vr, controller
+92%
-8%
" ... You just pick it up, strap it on, and learning to navigate takes thirty seconds. ... "
" ... Good interface, seems pretty responsive. ... "
" ... Very comfortable and very easy to use . ... "
" ... Wow, this thing is easy to use, awesome, great intro to VR, we are loving it ... "
" ... Good controller with easy reset. ... "
" ... Other than that extra #, the setup and operation is easy and good quality. ... "
" ... When I ran across it and saw how easy it seemed to use, I figured how’s my chance to try VR and what the hype is all about. ... "
" ... Plus a bunch of other stuff i really enjoyed is either not here or nearly impossible to find. ... "
Product Reliability
25controller, update, overheating, years, reboot
+40%
-60%
" ... It is obviously defective and all attempts to reset the device failed to cure the problem. ... "
" ... will be another seven months before I will be stateside, so who knows, it may be awesome when I finally am able to access it. ... "
" ... One of these broke with in a week, not physically, but stopped working. ... "
" ... Two days of troubleshooting later and I’m still no closer making that happen. ... "
" ... The headset lost contact with the controller and required a reboot a few times over the first couple of weeks. ... Then, after four weeks it failed to establish contact with the controller completely after a forced reboot. ... "
" ... Only issue is controller needs calibrating quite often (about 1x a week). ... "
" ... My Oculus was defective . ... "
" ... After much pestering on my part, today FB finally agreed to send me a new controller - but only after I send them the broken one. ... "
Display Clarity
22oculus go, view, screen door effect, display, screen
+77%
-23%
" ... Your personal HUGE Screen Cinema with a price tag of USD250 only? ... It is more than a personal huge screen cinema. ... "
" ... Positive- The screens inside the Go seem to be of the same resolution as my Oculus Rift and is very good. ... "
" ... Screen clarity is great. ... "
" ... After turning it on and seeing the display screen for the first time I immediate thought a number of things. ... The resolution is good, although didn’t appear quite as sharp as I anticipated, but more on that later. ... Now, on the resolution side of things. ... So when I first turned on the Oculus Go I was expecting to see a visually crisp sharp 4k display. ... It’s a great image, very clear and detailed, and better than the resolution on my iPhone 6s… but it’s not like watching the display on a 4k television. ... Now I do understand resolution is a subjective thing. ... "
" ... These are great, very little screen door effect. ... "
" ... I went through the setup process easily and was right into the Oculus home screen. ... "
" ... The resolution is much better than the Rift. ... "
" ... It also features a QHD Screen 2560x1440p for crystal clear picture! ... "
Software Platform
21google, vr, netflix, oculus, browser
+76%
-24%
" ... some of the apps are better than others but what else is new. ... "
" ... Run the Skybox VR app, load up your videos, and you can watch your movies on a big screen in the Void while lying on your back! ... "
" ... Wish it had more games and Google maps, but it is still pretty fun. ... "
" ... I haven’t got too much into the Oculus Store software yet, but there seems to be a reasonable amount of apps and content available. ... "
" ... It works seamlessly with my Plex server. ... "
" ... It’s going to be amazing to see the software and hardware developer with future models. ... "
" ... The browser works very well and the VR App Store is extensive. ... "
" ... The Oculus Browser is fantastic! ... "
Sound Quality
16speakers, sound quality, headphones, built in speakers, better
+94%
-6%
" ... If you have Dolby Atmos video, it sounds even better! ... "
" ... The built-in audio sounds great too. ... "
" ... The sound quality blew me away, I was not expecting that. ... "
" ... I haven't had tracking issues, and the speakers are acceptable (headphones are still better, of course). ... "
" ... The built-in speakers are reasonably good. ... Before it arrived I did pre-anticipate the built-in speakers would be low quality, but I’m pleasantly surprised with the sound quality. ... But of course it is best to plug in a quality set of headphones for optimised sound quality. ... "
" ... built in speakers are adequate for quiet situations but if you have headphones they make it even better. ... "
" ... The sound quality from the built-in headsets is very good. ... "
" ... + The speakers on this are AMAZING. ... "
Headphones
16headphones, headsets, wait, vr, require
+94%
-6%
" ... I even ended up getting several people into buyigng various headsets. ... "
" ... Best value for a stand alone headset ... "
" ... but I use the Go more than any of the others, because the more sophisticated headsets require an *infrastructure* - it just seems like more of a commitment to get into Steam VR, and gather all of the stuff to make it happen. ... "
" ... But of course it is best to plug in a quality set of headphones for optimised sound quality. ... "
" ... It's a fantastistic headset. ... "
" ... Can't wait for their Santa Cruz headset next year with 6DOF! ... "
" ... It even has sound built in, while the $$$ Vive required extra headphones. ... "
" ... You will be surprised what this little headset can do. ... "
Cables
15wires, pc, oculus, headset, vr
+87%
-13%
" ... Oculus Go is really a cool VR Headset, no cables, no PC, no need to buy expensive NVidia card! ... "
" ... The Go is not as robust an experience as the Rift, but almost, and you don't need a high-end computer, cables, and sensors to operate it. ... "
" ... The pure simplicity of switching it on and it’s ready to go… no cables and no smartphone to worry about, and the share experience of emersion it gives - it’s totally worth it in my opinion. ... "
" ... It's also far less bulky, and doesn't have cables hanging everywhere. ... "
" ... The best is we are not attached to a computer with a cable and don’t have to introduce a phone into the device. ... "
" ... Buy a longer cable or extension immediately. ... Overall it works well, and not having a thick cable hanging down your neck is a huge plus, the built in browser is really nice, and I wish the regular oculus had one. ... "
" ... I like the fact I don't need a super computer like you do for the regular Oculus Rift and there are no wires. ... "
" ... Look ma, no wires! ... "
Resolution
14content, 4k video, watching, netflix, 4k tv
+93%
-7%
" ... Try 1080p, looks good (but 4k much better). ... In Big Screen, you can join any room, I saw one room was streaming Ready Player One in 3D! ... "
" ... I use it daily for streaming media, NetFlix, Hulu, and my Plex server for local content. ... "
" ... So when I first turned on the Oculus Go I was expecting to see a visually crisp sharp 4k display. ... However, high resolution pictures and 4k video content looks amazing! ... On the con side, the limited amount of onboard memory means it’s very easy to fill up particularly when transferring a number of 4k video files across onto the device, and I’m speaking from experience here. ... "
" ... Watching 3D movies on the Go is incredible! ... "
" ... 1) The resolution is still not there yet to make the experience a true virtual reality. ... "
" ... + It's great for consuming media, you can lie down and have a virtual 100 inch screen right in front of you. ... "
" ... Of course it can't do what a Rift connected to an Nvidia 1080 Video board with hundreds of GPUs can do. ... "
" ... And some of the news content wasn't all that current. ... "
Lens
14lens, vr, eyes, spacer, rift
+50%
-50%
" ... Glasses spacer did not help with side arms being pressed and too subject to moving lens while adjusting headset. ... "
" ... It almost like the lenses have a film on them. ... "
" ... - Awkward to bring around because A. there is no carrying case and B. there is no lens protection. ... You have to purchase a hardcase and/or a lens cover if you don't want your lens to be scratched. ... "
" ... This meant that the tiny focal point on the lenses was even harder for someone with a higher/ lower IPD like me to see anything in focus. ... "
" ... Lens quality is mediocre, but worse, mine won’t connect to any WiFi network, rendering the Go useless. ... "
Setup
13go, easy, wifi, oculus, set
+85%
-15%
" ... Anyone wanting to try VR with a quick, portable, easy setup solution. ... I went through the setup process easily and was right into the Oculus home screen. ... "
" ... Simply follow the directions. ... "
" ... There were no defects whatsoever. ... "
" ... just set up the wifi and you are ready to go. ... "
" ... All you need is to use the phone app for is a quick and easy setup, then after that, the rest is through the headset (you need wifi of course). ... "
" ... Connecting to WiFi was easy. ... "
" ... Setup took awhile for me because the Go needs an android phone device but it is understandable as the Go doesn't come with a touchscreen or keyboard so using the phone to setup wifi and everything makes sense. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
Returns
13returning, returned, refund, unit, replacement
+15%
-85%
" ... I had to return the unit and will have to wait for the next generation! ... "
" ... Will be returning both ... "
" ... This is just horrible and I will be returning this tomorrow if I can not get it to work! ... "
" ... So I returned the Oculus Go and hope for a refund. ... "
" ... But it's past 30 days and I can't return it. ... If I could return this product I would. ... "
" ... I will probably return it. ... "
" ... had to return it . ... "
" ... After much pestering on my part, today FB finally agreed to send me a new controller - but only after I send them the broken one. ... I'm returning it for a refund. ... "
Design
13good, feels, design, face, clean
+85%
-15%
" ... Nice design and all. ... "
" ... It feels like it gives room for people with bigger noses and you can clearly see light coming in when you look down. ... "
" ... It would be nice to have 6 DoF, but you still have some of the immersive feel with 3 DoF. ... "
" ... The fov is very good and feels real . ... "
" ... Face Your Fears and Dreadhalls. ... "
" ... It does not look good like the Oculus but it costs less ... "
" ... This really feels like the iPad 2 to me. ... "
" ... When in doubt, look for the number of downloads, thats a great indicator of how good they are . ... "
Picture Quality
12picture, image, resolution, rift, images
+92%
-8%
" ... No problems with nausea, great responsiveness, hi-res images. ... "
" ... It’s a great image, very clear and detailed, and better than the resolution on my iPhone 6s… but it’s not like watching the display on a 4k television. ... "
" ... The picture you get on the Go is nearly as good as the Rift. ... "
" ... It also features a QHD Screen 2560x1440p for crystal clear picture! ... "
" ... The picture quality is amazing. ... "
" ... Image quality is really good. ... "
" ... Image and sound quality are great. ... "
" ... This is awesome easy to use picture quality is great Oculus did a great job worth every penny ... "
Charging
12charging, headset, short, oculus, battery life
+75%
-25%
" ... I did find that Oculus recommends a fast charger, and they have a recommendation, but I ended up buying a little more expensive one with more options at Amazon. ... It was hot and I did let it cool down and charge. ... "
" ... - Relatively fast charge time. ... "
" ... A case is a great idea to buy with this, and a small portable charger can be attached to the back of the head strap, without much effort, to extend battery life. ... "
" ... I bought the extra life battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X5RV14YPortable Charger Anker PowerCore 20100mAh - Ultra High Capacity Power Bank with 4.8A Output, External Battery Pack for iPhone, iPad & Samsung Galaxy & More (Black) and an XBox controller (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074FBKCMB/)Xbox Wireless Controller - Grey/Green for it, plus a nice case JSVER Gear VR Case EVA Hard Travel Storage Carrying Protective Bag for Samsung Gear VR/Oculus Go Virtual Reality Headset Gamepad Game Controlle ... "
" ... I figured this needed to charge first. ... I couldn’t wait to charge it for more. ... "
" ... - Your headset will auto power on when you're charging it. ... "
" ... As with most VR Headsets it's a battery killer, BUT it charges up fairly quickly. ... "
" ... They do try to charge you for everything. ... "
For Fun
11vr, oculus, like, far, easy to set
+100%
" ... The educational experiences are fun too if you like astronomy of other sciences. ... "
" ... Oh Ya this is fun ... "
" ... I usually tire of gadgets after a few weeks but this one is still fun. ... "
" ... When I’m 90 and can’t walk easily, VR will be the best way to continue a life of adventure and fun. ... "
" ... So much fun, and so easy to set up and use. ... "
Build Quality
10plastic, tilting, swivel, fabric, comfortable
+80%
-20%
" ... My first impressions is that it is solidly built and well made. ... "
" ... - Quality materials used. ... "
" ... The facial foam is breathable and comfortable, same with the straps. ... "
" ... This really feels like the iPad 2 to me. ... "
" ... Feels great on your head. ... "
" ... The best place to use it is in a swivel chair. ... "
" ... The velcro-like straps are vastly more comfortable than the Rift's similar velcro/rubber set-up and quick to get on. ... "
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