What You Need To Set Up Virtual Reality On A PC Or PS4

Patrick Lucas Austin
Dec 30, 2017, 10:00am

Getting a virtual reality headset might make for a pretty impressive christmas present, but unless you've got enough computing power to use the thing, consider it a very expensive paperweight. Depending on the system powering your headset, either a PC or a PS4, here's how to get it prepped and ready for virtual reality.

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Oculus Rift Is Now Cheaper Than Ever Campbell Simpson
Jul 11, 2017, 6:00pm The Oculus Rift just had a temporary price drop from $US549 to $US449, which makes it even cheaper than the PlayStation VR. Provided you own a PC that can power it, there has never been a better time to buy.

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Mar 23, 2017, 11:15am How To Play Virtual Reality Games Without Throwing Up

Patrick Allan
Mar 15, 2017, 7:00am

Virtual reality is the next big thing in gaming, but wearing the headsets causes motion sickness for some. Even I've experienced a little motion sickness while playing despite the fact I never struggled with it in the past (no vomiting yet). If you're worried about hurling, there are a few things you can do to make the experience more pleasant.

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The State Of Virtual Reality In 2016 Kirk Hamilton
Dec 23, 2016, 11:00am

Oculus Rift Can Now Run On A Cheaper PC Spandas Lui
Oct 7, 2016, 9:30am Oculus wants to attract more users to its Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) headset by lowering the minimum PC specs required to run it. According to Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe, you can now run it on a US$500 PC. This move is likely motivated by a drastic increase in competition since Oculus Rift first launched earlier this year. Competitors include the HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and Google Daydream View. Here's what you need to know.

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May 16, 2016, 4:00pm Is The Sony PlayStation VR Worth $700? Chris Jager
Mar 16, 2016, 11:30am The virtual reality wars are heating up, with Sony confirming pricing and availability for PlayStation VR in Australia. Launching in October, the standalone headset will cost $549, which is roughly the same price as the PlayStation 4 console. However, to get the most out of the device, you'll also need additional accessories which brings the total price up to around $700. Will it be worth the money? We take a look at the pricing and specs.

See If Your PC Is VR-Ready With The Oculus Rift Compatibility Tool

Jan 7, 2016, 10:00am

Preorders for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset are finally open to all, but you'll need a beefy computer running Windows to use it. This tool will check your system and see what you need to upgrade so you're ready come launch in May.

Learn How To Build A VR-Ready PC With This Guide

Dec 22, 2015, 12:30pm

Building your own PC gaming rig is pretty awesome. If you're interested in upcoming VR headsets like the Oculus Rift, you might need something powerful. Here's what you'll need to consider.
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