Testseek.com have collected 179 expert reviews of the Oculus Rift VR and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Oculus Rift VR.
October 2017
(81%)
179 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(73%)
3 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Oculus Touch controllers add impressive finger and hand movement
Plus physical buttons for traditional games. The Rift headset is well-designed and compact. A strong collection of software offers many apps to explore
Snug fit
Best VR games
Growing list of movies and apps
The editors didn't like
The motion tracking lacks the HTC Vive's full-room scale. It takes a while to adjust to the controls. Total cost of headset plus controllers is expensive -- and that doesn't include the pricey gaming PC you need
Refined design, Headset is comfortable for most, Easy to setup and use, Touch controllers feel great in-hand
Motion sickness is an issue when sitting, Oculus Home is a mediocre platform, Touch controllers can be unreliable
In 2012, when the current generation of virtual reality began to appear, you could easily lose yourself in it. The technology was new, unexpected, promising. It had flaws, but that could be excused. It was still in development. Virtual reality has move...
Published: 2016-03-28, Author: Richard , review by: eurogamer.net
From a hardware perspective, Oculus Rift delivers. As a spectacles wearer with less than stellar experiences using the Crescent Bay prototype, I was concerned that Oculus may have lost pace compared to the more comfortable HTC Vive and PlayStation VR, but...
Published: 2016-03-28, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Abstract: Virtual reality has never really convinced me it's worth the hassle. The roughly developed attempts so far never seem to justify the awkward hardware or the stomach queasiness. Even after strapping on one of Oculus' early development headsets and seeing s...
Published: 2016-03-16, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Abstract: Virtual reality will indisputably be the next big thing in computing, with the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive and Sony's PlayStation VR all vying for a piece of the action. Whether it's going to be a genuine revolution or merely a flash-in-the-pan gimmick is sti...
Published: 2016-03-10, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Abstract: Virtual reality will indisputably be the next big thing in computing, with the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive and Sony's PlayStation VR all vying for a piece of the action. Whether it's going to be a genuine revolution or merely a flash-in-the-pan gimmick is sti...
Published: 2016-01-04, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Abstract: Virtual reality will indisputably be the next big thing in computing, with the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive and Sony's PlayStation VR all vying for a piece of the action. Whether it's going to be a genuine revolution or merely a flash-in-the-pan gimmick is sti...
Published: 2015-09-15, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Abstract: Virtual reality will indisputably be the next big thing in computing, with the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive and Sony's Playstation VR all vying for a piece of the action. Whether it's going to be a genuine revolution or merely a flash-in-the-pan gimmick is sti...
Published: 2014-04-02, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: A week after the social media giant announced the buyout, the web is still alight with rants from disappointed fans who believed it would have become the next big thing in gaming if it hadn't sold out to a social media company. We put together a collectio...
Incredible, new experience, Light and robust, Simple setup, Strong launch lineup
Images could be sharper, VR sickness an issue with some games, No motion controls
The Oculus Rift is a triumph for every tech head – this isn't just a step towards the future, it is an almighty leap. It's by no means perfect, but it's already fulfilling a healthy fraction of its ultimate potential...
