Nearly four years ago, the Oculus Rift was little more than a smartphone screen duct-taped to a set of ski goggles which claimed to transport you to a virtual world. Now, after years of anticipation, ...

As VR headsets start appearing on store shelves, the very real differences between them will start to matter — a lot. Let our guide help you get started with VR.

For nearly a month now, Amazon has been selling the Oculus Rift S for $100 off, bringing the price down to $299. We didn’t cover this deal during the holidays because it wasn’t shipping until January.

The Rift S had a rocky start. It launched alongside the Quest, but while that headset gave us a glimpse at the power of truly portable VR, the Rift S just felt like a minor step up from the original ...

Jason Rubin can envision an Oculus Rift 2, how Facebook’s virtual reality headset would need to evolve to earn a number, rather than a letter after its name. And it’s clearly much more than what the ...

Last month, Oculus revealed that its next step in VR gaming would be a two-pronged approach: a revision of its original headset with the Rift S and a standalone headset in the Quest. Specs and ...

Clearer picture with less “screen door” effect. Ultralight. Easily adjustable. High-resolution displays. Inside-out tracking. No need for external sensors. Gets sweaty quicker than other headsets.

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Shortly after announcing the Oculus Quest 2 last year, Facebook confirmed that the new standalone VR headset would replace the original Quest and eventually, the Rift S too. We're now coming to the ...

is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011. Facebook ...

Trying out the Oculus Rift in a CES hotel room in Las Vegas, in 2013. It was amazing even then. Believe it or not, it’s been five years since VR seemed like the technology of the future. But then, ...

The Oculus Rift S (read our headset review) is one of the best PC VR headsets on the market due to its affordability, ease of use, comfort, and sharper resolution over its predecessor. We’ve put ...