(Opens in a new window) comes with all the cables you'll need, as well as a pair of wireless controllers. Unlike older VR headsets, you don't need additional hardware in the room to orient your controllers. The Rift S can render AAA games with the power of your PC, and they should look sharper thanks to the boosted per-eye resolution of 1280×1440, compared with 1080×1200 in the last model. It uses LCD panels at a slightly lower refresh rate, but the upshot is a reduced "screen door effect" with the tighter sub-pixel array.
If you want your VR experience to be a little more portable, there's the Oculus Quest.(Opens in a new window) This standalone VR headset doesn't need a PC -- it renders games locally with its Snapdragon 835. That's much more powerful than the older Oculus Go, but you won't get PC-quality gaming. It plugs into the Oculus app on an iPhone or Android device, but it's more capable that phone-based systems like Samsung Gear VR. The Oculus Insight tracking system allows for 6 degrees of movement, and the display is 2880x1600 resolution per eye. That's even higher than the Rift S, but the refresh rate is a bit lower at 72Hz.
The Oculus Quest starts at $399 with two controllers and a charger. That version has 64GB of storage for games and other content. A 128GB upgrade is yours for another $100.
Pre-orders for both devices are live on the Oculus site right now. The company expects to ship both devices starting May 21st. For more details, read our sister site PCMag's full Oculus Rift S(Opens in a new window) and Oculus Quest(Opens in a new window) reviews.
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