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How much does a VR headset cost?
Entry standalone: $300 (Meta Quest 3S). Mainstream standalone: $500 (Meta Quest 3). Console VR: $400 (PSVR 2, plus PS5). Premium PC VR: $1,000-2,000 (Bigscreen Beyond 2, Apple Vision Pro at $3,500).
By tier
- Budget standalone — $300 (Quest 3S)
- Mainstream standalone — $500 (Quest 3, Pico 4 Ultra)
- Console — $400 PSVR 2 (requires $500 PS5)
- Mid PC VR — $700-1,000 (Valve Index)
- Premium PC VR — $1,000-2,000 (Bigscreen Beyond 2, Pimax Crystal)
- Apple Vision Pro — $3,500 (mixed reality / productivity focus)
Hidden costs
- Games: $20-60 each, expect $100-200 in software for a starter library
- Comfort accessories: $30-100 (head strap, facial interface)
- Carrying case: $30-60
- Tripping insurance: replace what you knock over in your first month
Refurbished and used
- Meta refurbished Quest 3: $400 ($100 saved, 1-year warranty)
- Used Quest 2: avoid — Meta is phasing out support
- Used PSVR 2: $250-300 on resale platforms, solid value
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