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Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
676
Old Reviews
117
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 368 recent, verified reviews
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Gaming
99vr, oculus, rift, steam, vive
+89%
-11%
" ... Great addition to my son's occulus rift game! ... "
" ... Playing games like Audioshield or SoundBoxing works well with getting your heart rate up if you do one after the other. ... "
" ... I mainly play Elite:dangerous with this thing and it is insane how fun it is. ... Robo Recall is one of the most fun games I've played. ... VR really changes the game. ... "
" ... eveybody good game ... "
" ... Excellent headset for PC gamers/users. ... "
" ... -VR technology is super new and these headsets make all my games seem like they are in 800x600. ... "
" ... I've been playing games on a high end computer for a while now and no experience has been one like the oculus has. ... The optional touch controllers are a must for total immersion into virtual worlds, can sit and play with them for hours even on the most lack luster games. ... "
" ... It didn't take over my regular computer games, but it is an awesome novelty item! ... I'm used to being a gamer capable of playing 8 hours in a day (though most of the time when I play it's 30 minutes to an hour). ... I will be having so much fun playing I won't stop for a while but my eyes really get fatigued and I end up stopping play because of it. ... Even with two of my friends having it, I still haven't played multiplayer games with them. ... I've bought games on steam, and using steam's VR thing it still works, so +5 there. ... "
Comfort
42glasses, wear, vive, rift, oculus
+81%
-19%
" ... But I am using this now for development over the Vive because it has a smaller footprint and the integrated headphones make things easier. ... "
" ... I play for 4-5 hours of VR a week on average and find this headset, light, comfortable, and easily adjusted from my giant melon to a friends. ... "
" ... This is b/c the headsets are so close to your eyes. ... "
" ... its a great product , fairly easy to set up , I have 3 sensors and it is incredibly acurate how it tracks hand movement with the touch controllers , I use a usb-c hub without issues , and getting games for it is very easy in steam or its own store. ... "
" ... Your friends will sweat on the foam that presses against your face. ... Now you're forced to put your face on some sweaty foam nonsense right around your eyes. ... I will be having so much fun playing I won't stop for a while but my eyes really get fatigued and I end up stopping play because of it. ... "
" ... Quality build, comfortable, the earphones are not in the way and offer good enough sound quality. ... "
" ... It's comfortable and lightweight has all kinds of things built right into it like headphones and a mic so you don't need any extra hardware. ... "
" ... The headset is alright and it still fits me even though I wear glasses. ... "
VR Box
41rift, headset, oculus, headsets, vive
+93%
-7%
" ... VR really changes the game. ... "
" ... Came with everything I needed to kick-start my VR experience. ... "
" ... Well, it's VR. ... "
" ... VR is great. ... If you haven't tried VR, you should. ... "
" ... Amazing VR experience! ... Several notches above the VR Headsets for smart phones. ... "
" ... Works well for our VR projects. ... "
" ... The VR Headset is fairly easy to get up and running and once you enter the VR Realm you don't want to leave. ... "
" ... Never thought VR would be this good! ... Never thought VR would be this good! ... "
Product Reliability
32weeks, waiting, wait, oculus, worth the money
+56%
-44%
" ... I've owned for a couple months and haven't had any tech issues. ... "
" ... These worked perfectly for me. ... "
" ... Was worth the money when I bought 8 months ago for $800 . ... "
" ... Its been such an awesome experience after a month that I haven't used my Xbox one or PlayStation since I got it. ... "
" ... Nothing but a system restart can get it working again . ... "
" ... It's been half a year -- still love it. ... "
" ... My teenager worked and saved for this for months. ... "
" ... Was amazing first couple of days. ... I purchased the compatible usb board to ensure it wasn't my hardware but seeing as how it was solid for almost a week it did not fix the issue. ... "
Price
25worth, money, 600, vive, rift
+88%
-12%
" ... The original plan was to resell it once the sale was over and maybe make a couple bucks. ... "
" ... Was worth the money when I bought 8 months ago for $800 . ... Robo Recall alone makes this worth the money! ... "
" ... I got this + the controllers for $400 and I feel like I got a great deal. ... "
" ... At $400, this system is worth it. ... "
" ... This is an amazing price! ... I love mine, even at the price of $659 I paid for it. ... "
" ... In conclusion, I would say that the Rift experience is worth the money spent - provided you set your expectations correctly. ... "
" ... I was planning to buy a vive, but the chepaper price really did it for me :) . ... "
" ... The price will increase, in tandem, from PSVR to Rift and finally Vive. ... If you have the space and budget . ... "
Display Clarity
25pixels, vive, screen door effect, oculus, sde
+76%
-24%
" ... IE calibrate the screen for sideways viewing especially for beds since my room was a BED-room. ... "
" ... Yes, you can see pixels, but the display is much better than the screen door lattice of the dk2. ... "
" ... More lighter than I thought But I can see dot on display easily. ... "
" ... Screen is much better than Vive. ... "
" ... While the experience is amazing, the overall resolution is just not there yet. ... "
" ... well cant say screen, but white fonts glare. ... "
" ... Overall, I am happy with my purchase - I'm just impatient for the resolution to get better (and thus, eliminate the "screen door" effect, fuzzy text, etc.). ... "
" ... Its a good product nice overall quality build however the resolution is not there yet , the immersion is great but the resolution needs to be higher and more crisp ... "
Ports
24hdmi, ports, oculus, usb 3 0, port
+54%
-46%
" ... With the Vive I had to have 3 extra power plugs, this does not require power plugs, but does eat up a lot of USB ports on your PC. ... "
" ... Couple thing though - it uses up a bunch of USB ports. ... "
" ... Amazing but make sure that if your card like my 1070 had one hdmi and a dvi you need a dvi to hmdi converter ... "
" ... You might need additional USB 3 ports and HDMI to mini HDMI adapter(depending on your videocard), so check it before ordering. ... "
" ... i invested in a usb hub from vantec model #ugt-ah400u3-3c. ... KEY NOTE you need a usb hub that supports uasp protocol. ... "
" ... It's amazing that Oculus will sell this product knowing full well that a huge number of USB 3.0 devices will NOT work with their unit. ... I've had to go out and purchase a compatible PCI USB 3.0 card in order for the Rift to work: ... "
" ... You really need at a minimum three USB 3.0 plugs in your unit as well if you plan on getting the controllers. ... Another USB was needed to hook up the Xbox one controller even. ... "
" ... Works great you may need to rearrange your HDMI vs. ... Display port outlets to accommodate it. ... Works best when directly connected to a HDMI port. ... "
Setup
22oculus, rift, utility, super easy, make sure
+82%
-18%
" ... Even if you're not tech savvy its easy to set up and use ... "
" ... Make sure you have enough room to move around with this setup ... "
" ... Pretty good experience overall, setup was painless, very little complaints. ... "
" ... The unboxing is gorgeous and the system itself is SUPER easy to set up and working great! ... "
" ... Using this I've had the same revelation as when I got my first Atari 2600 at age 10. ... "
" ... The set up was a breeze and fairly intuitive. ... "
" ... Take the time to do a thorough setup with the Oculus setup utility. ... Steam has a setup utility also but I recommend the Oculus setup. ... "
" ... and don't mind the additional setup . ... "
Software Platform
22oculus, vr, windows, windows 10, hardware
+45%
-55%
" ... Oh and you can't use it at all without the software. ... "
" ... I spent a week trying to get it to work with its own software only to learn that Asus 970 pro Aura MB doesn't support Oculus, got a second Asus TUF Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 didn't work either got a PCIe USB 3.0 card still disconnected, finally learned that Windows Power Saving features, the settings that turn off USB ports when Windows thinks they are not needed. ... "
" ... I have a Rampage Extreme VIII and have spent a day reinstalling Windows about 7 times. ... A Windows reinstall is the only thing I read that works. ... "
" ... i had some trouble at first in that it would cause my entire system to crash and i would have to reformat and start over. ... "
" ... Oculus/Facebook released a defective product, I am not the only one. ... "
" ... I still get than annoying message about my alleged challenged hardware though. ... "
" ... I did a google search to find out what the problem could be, and found out that this is happening to many people. ... "
Apps
22vr, vive, steam, oculus, games
+50%
-50%
" ... Oh and you can't use it at all without the software. ... "
" ... Even if I get this thing to work I still have to download 400+ gigs of games and software. ... "
" ... i had some trouble at first in that it would cause my entire system to crash and i would have to reformat and start over. ... "
" ... Oculus/Facebook released a defective product, I am not the only one. ... "
" ... I did a google search to find out what the problem could be, and found out that this is happening to many people. ... "
" ... Lack of Netflix app. ... "
Device Compatibility
19windows, via, usb, email, work
+53%
-47%
" ... Great entry into virtual reality! ... "
" ... It works good, even though it says my PC isn't up to par. ... "
" ... After trying to get it set up multiple times we realized it needed to be hooked up to a PC. ... "
" ... Today, you can get a Rift capable PC for MUCH cheaper than that. ... "
" ... Worth noting, is I already had a VR ready computer. ... "
" ... The first is the graphics, of course, since it's powered by a powerful PC rather than a cell phone. ... "
" ... The only other issue i have is trying to connect to Steam and WebVR. ... "
" ... text appearance is probably my only negative comment about this generation of device. ... "
Build Quality
17padding, well, straps, headset, fit
+53%
-47%
" ... The system feels refined when you get it. ... "
" ... Very durable product and the VR world seems very real with this device ... "
" ... It was amazing for the couple weeks I had it, returned it because of the price drop. ... "
" ... Excellent build quality. ... "
" ... It's got Apple-level packaging and it just feels premium. ... "
" ... The Sensor is made of very sturdy feeling metal, quality construction and everything is smooth and shiny with a bunch of "Dont expose to sunlight" stickers. ... "
" ... HTC Vive on the other hand feels and looks more substantial. ... "
For Kids
15kids, rift, oculus, loves, friends
+93%
-7%
" ... I mainly play Elite:dangerous with this thing and it is insane how fun it is. ... "
" ... Recently, I have been helping my wife integrate this into our children's home school coop's curriculum. ... "
" ... We all love the Oculus Rift, specially my 19 yr old and his friends. ... "
" ... My kids love it. ... "
" ... We bought this for our kids but the parents are now playing Obduction with it and it is very immersive, so much so that we need to sit down to play else risk falling over as we move through the "game scape." ... "
" ... Not a knock on the Rift though, new years eve party this was the hit item for kids and grown ups. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband for christmas and he just loves it! ... "
" ... My husband and son have really been enjoying some of the games as well. ... "
Cables
15headset, sensor, oculus, wires, vive
+47%
-53%
" ... You have to buy USB extension cables. ... "
" ... I learned while trying to get it to work that many people are having disconnection problems because of the cable, internal build quality and the same problem I had. ... "
" ... I was having problems with cable connection and could never get it to properly connect. ... "
" ... I have bought more than 29 Oculus Rift in the past, this one came with all the cables messed up and no protectors on connectors or on the camera. ... "
" ... Not only did the product arrive with a loose cable, but even while it was working the sensor refused to pick up the headset itself. ... "
" ... Cumbersome, too many wires and usb connectors required to fully enjoy. ... Too many stiff cables and devices to track of, design needs to be cleaned up for prime time use. ... "
For Fun
14much, really, try, super, play
+100%
" ... I mainly play Elite:dangerous with this thing and it is insane how fun it is. ... "
" ... While this is a ton of fun, I'd have to say maybe try a demo of this or VR in general somewhere to see if you can even use it before committing the close to $400 this will run you. ... "
" ... I will be having so much fun playing I won't stop for a while but my eyes really get fatigued and I end up stopping play because of it. ... "
" ... So much fun! ... "
" ... So much fun highly recommend it!! ... "
" ... We are having so much fun. ... "
" ... Lots of fun for friends and family to try out. ... "
" ... Will be really fun as they get better and better. ... "
Ease of Use
14easy to set, setup, set, pc, tech
+86%
-14%
" ... PSVR is probably more general user friendly than any PC style so if you are not willing to tinker and adjust, be prepared to not like this type of system. ... "
" ... Even if you're not tech savvy its easy to set up and use ... "
" ... The Oculus Store is easy to use. ... "
" ... The unboxing is gorgeous and the system itself is SUPER easy to set up and working great! ... "
" ... The set up was a breeze and fairly intuitive. ... "
" ... best thing I buy in many years, for pc is easy to use because the design. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and use, which is a plus. ... "
" ... The only other issue i have is trying to connect to Steam and WebVR. ... "
Headphones
14headphones, weeks, sound, rift, oculus
+64%
-36%
" ... It's a great headset and I love the included headphones that are attached on the sides. ... "
" ... This is a great headset. ... "
" ... The headphones sit well and have very decent sound. ... "
" ... First headset we owned was for the PlayStation. ... It's unbelievable how much more real this is compared to other virtual reality headsets. ... "
" ... This headset is pretty cool. ... "
" ... Integrated headphones are a good idea, but i took them off immediately and use my wireless headset. ... "
" ... The built in headphones are actually really good for what they are. ... "
Returns
14returned, replacement, oculus, shipping, send
+7%
-93%
" ... So while we had to return the headset, at least we have the possibility of getting a better product in the future and we got the full refund price of the product. ... We even got our shipping money back! ... "
" ... Eventually returned it. ... "
" ... By the time we realized it, it was past the return window so now I'm out $500 for something that will not work with both his PS4 and Xbox. ... "
" ... I also sent mine back for a refund. ... "
" ... had to send back didn't work ... "
" ... I ended up returning it. ... "
" ... Eventually Oculus said that I would need to return the product. ... If a company cannot handle returns, then there is a problem. ... After returning the Oculus to Amazon I tried to return the extra sensor to Oculus. ... "
" ... $600 paperweight promptly returned. ... "
Delivery
14package, shipping, received, prime, fast shipping
+50%
-50%
" ... We even got our shipping money back! ... "
" ... Bought on Prime day, received a thoroughly broken package/box/unit, and now I have to pay a hundred more just to get a replacement because the sale is over. ... "
" ... The next step is a warantee exchange but that also is taking a long time since the label they claimed to have sent never arrived. ... "
" ... The bottom of it won't even snap in and was loose upon opening the package. ... "
" ... It was delivered an opened box. ... "
" ... Nothing but problems since we took it out of the box. ... "
" ... The product was defective straight out of the box. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
14controllers, oculus, get the touch, without the touch, make
+100%
" ... Touch kit is a must. ... "
" ... (Make sure you get the touch controllers!) ... "
" ... Also, touch controllers are perfect. ... "
" ... If you buy the bundle with the touch controllers, they are basically the same. ... "
" ... Less than $700 with room scale and touch. ... "
" ... The touch controllers really make a difference. ... "
" ... Get this and get the touch you will not regret it. ... "
" ... very good but you have to buy the touch controller too. ... "
Overall performance
12graphics, radeon, gtx, graphics card, amd
+100%
" ... Ive upgraded to an AMD Radeon 580 and now windows 10 .The oculus works smoothly now. ... "
" ... I think it's funny that they say you need great computer components to run this and a great graphics card . ... "
" ... This was in every game I tried, and I have a pretty dang powerful system (high end i7 with a 1080 GTX, 16GB of 3000 MHz DDR4 RAM, SSD, USB 3.0, 64 bit OS, etc . ... "
" ... I run an AMD system (FX-8370 8 core CPU and 2 Radeon RX-480 GPU's). ... "
" ... Just make sure you have a computer capable to handle this beast. ... "
" ... Far exceeds expectations. ... "
" ... The graphics on this are wonderful. ... "
" ... Having said that it needs a mighty beast of a system to run and well MSI did it's job. ... "
USB
12ports, oculus, usb 3 0, extension, usb 3
+58%
-42%
" ... With the Vive I had to have 3 extra power plugs, this does not require power plugs, but does eat up a lot of USB ports on your PC. ... "
" ... Couple thing though - it uses up a bunch of USB ports. ... "
" ... i invested in a usb hub from vantec model #ugt-ah400u3-3c. ... "
" ... It's amazing that Oculus will sell this product knowing full well that a huge number of USB 3.0 devices will NOT work with their unit. ... "
" ... You really need at a minimum three USB 3.0 plugs in your unit as well if you plan on getting the controllers. ... Another USB was needed to hook up the Xbox one controller even. ... "
" ... You're going to need a LOT of USB ports. ... Could I use a USB bus? ... You can't put the Oculus Rift setup on any USB bus at all. ... "
Lens
12lens, rift, oculus, vive, focal point
+50%
-50%
" ... No matter how I adjust the straps, or the lenses after about 30-45 minutes of continuous use, or using multiple days in a row I'll get a headache that lasts for hours. ... "
" ... The actual item had several missing protective covers on the lenses and on the sensor. ... "
" ... The lenses are fragile and cannot be exposed to sunlight or cleaned with liquids containing alcohol, the headset itself is out of fragile plastic and flimsy straps, it cannot connect to a laptop HDMI and needs a dedicated graphics card with an HDMI port in it to be used. ... "
" ... Lens flare is by biggest issue. ... Lots of bright colors flare in the lens and distracts from the experience sometimes. ... "
Design
12look, vive, refined, look around, years
+75%
-25%
" ... The future (if we make it) should be very exciting. ... "
" ... The system feels refined when you get it. ... "
" ... Stunning doesn't even cover it. ... Plus i can finally look around and find things. ... "
" ... have to try it to fully understand and appreciate it, but it is a really immersive and unique experience. ... "
" ... Its soo good that Vive is actually making new controllers, and I feel its to be closer to the Rifts design. ... "
" ... and DO feel like you're really there. ... "
" ... There is so much polished and refined technology making it totally convincing. ... "
" ... It's got Apple-level packaging and it just feels premium. ... "
Other
11oculus rift, oculus, motion sickness, tracking, sensors
+64%
-36%
" ... The sensor worked well. ... FYI I do get motion sickness (sea mostly). ... "
" ... This came with the Oculus Touch and two "cameras" which are actually sensors. ... "
" ... You'll need to buy one Oculus sensor for 360 tracking and movement. ... "
" ... This is something that the Vive does far better than the Rift (since Vive places a sensor in front of and behind you so it can always track you no matter where you turn or walk to). ... "
" ... I hope to buy additional oculus sensors (2EA) for CV1. ... "
" ... From inside the headset, I could see the sensor "scanning" the 3D environment. ... "
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