VR is the future, we all know that. Over the past few years, Virtual Reality has taken the tech market around the world by storm. Lots of companies are investing in creating VR related stuff but among them, it’s most popular in the gaming industry. VR has changed the way people play video games.
Talking about video games, some of the popular means to play them are – PC or video game consoles. Now, even in video game consoles, the market is dominated by two giants i.e, PlayStation & Xbox. While the former one has official VR Headsets the same can’t be said about the Xbox.
Finding a working VR Headset for Xbox is really hard as not many are supported. Today, we are going to cover some of the best Xbox VR Headsets which you can get in a limited budget. The best VR Headsets costs very high as the tech is just great. If you want a good yet high-quality VR you will need to spend at least 200$. (It’s an estimate.)
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So, without further ado let’s begin…
5 Best VR Headsets For Xbox One
Oculus Lift
When talking about VR Headsets be it for anything, there’s nothing better than the Oculus Rift VR Headset. You can use the Oculus Rift on almost every platform and no matter where you use it, it will perform exceptionally well. This VR headset isn’t the best for nothing, it has lots of features.
The features of Oculus Rift are – it has an in-built gyroscope, you get a 110-degree field of view, it’s presented with one of the best picture resolution i.e, 1080 x 1200, and much more. There no VR Headset on this list that can beat this one. It’s without a doubt the best VR which also works with Xbox One.
But, quality comes at a price and in this case, it’s the same. The Oculus Rift VR Headset costs 500$ so you can only get when you’ve got the money. If you’re a budget gamer then this will be expensive for you. If you can get it with the price tag then there is nothing better than Oculus Rift in this department.
HYON VR Headset
Hyon VR is the cheapest solution that you can use to play games with VR on Xbox One. This headset costs only 150$ (approx) and isn’t a slouch either. This has lots of specs like the 360-degree field of view, high refresh rate, good battery backup, and much more. It’s best for budget gamers.
What we like the most about this headset is that you won’t feel dizzy while using it and it’s such a good VR solution which can be used with Xbox. Although, this headset doesn’t officially support Xbox one but works well. So, don’t expect too much from it as it won’t be optimized for this console.
Hyon VR isn’t limited to the Xbox, you can also connect it to PlayStation and your PC. Considering its price we can’t be too much critical, it is affordable and gives an amazing experience. It’s just as good as the premium ones. If you’re on a tight budget then this is the best choice, without a doubt.
Hixanny VR
Next up on our list, we have the Hixanny VR. It is a great option for you if you want a VR that works well on many different platforms. However, it isn’t one of the cheap tech gadgets. If you want to get this then you will have to pay 300$+. It is well worth the money and one of our favorites.
Some of the features of Hixanny VR are – 2560 x 1440 display, DDR3 2GB RAM, 4000mAh battery, etc. It also comes with 16GB flash ROM. Overall, it’s a solid VR Headset which you can use on Xbox. Apart from Xbox, this VR Headset works pretty well with PC and any other console.
Hixanny VR is very easy to set up and use. You just need to put the cord into the HDMI port, if you are installing a VR device for the first time then you can read the manual which is very detailed. If you somehow get tired of using it on your Xbox One you can use it on any device you want.
PlayStation VR
If you are one of the people who think that the PlayStation VR can only work with PS4, then my dear friend, you’re wrong this time. The PlayStation VR can be used with Xbox One by just using the hardware. There is no need to use any kind of hacks, customizations or tricks to make it work.
Using the Xbox One with the PlayStation VR is very simple. All you need to do is to plug the PlayStation VR cord into the HDMI port and you’re good to go. Even when the PS VR got released many players reported that they were able to use it on the Xbox One that’s how more people knew about it.
While there’s one thing you won’t get the most out of this VR as it isn’t optimized for Xbox One. Some people have also used this VR Headset with a Nintendo system. You can play most of the Xbox Games on this VR without many issues. If you want, you can get the PlayStation VR Headset for 399$.
GenBasic Quad HD
This Virtual Reality Headset is for those who are looking for a good option which doesn’t cost too much. GenBasic Quad HD provides 2560 x 1440 display, Quad Core ARM processor, and 2GB RAM. This Headset can be used on PC, Consoles and pretty much everything (which supports virtual reality.)
While this may be one of the most budgeted VR for Xbox One it has one or two flaws. They say you get what you pay for, and it’s a little truth in this case. There are many people who could see the screen edges and plastic when wearing the headset. Also, it isn’t rated for a 90Hz refresh which is the ideal amount needed for VR gaming.
If you’re low on money an want to use a VR Headset with Xbox one then this is the best option you have. One of the pros of using it is that it can be used in both wireless and tethered mode. The company GenBasic isn’t known much but their products have amazing specs for the price. You can grab the GenBasic Quad Hd for 200$.
Final Thoughts…
These were some of the best VR Headsets which work with Xbox One. The thing which makes PlayStation slightly better in one department is that they have an official VR Headset whereas Xbox doesn’t. Microsoft just doesn’t care about supporting VR Headsets for their Xbox which isn’t great for gamers who play games on Xbox.
So, which one is your favorite VR Headset for Xbox One on this list? Which VR Headset are you using on your gaming console? Did we forget to add any good Xbox VR Headset on our list? Let us know in the comments below…