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VR Headset Buying Guide for Absolute Beginners

Never tried VR and don't know where to start? This jargon-free guide gets you buying with confidence.

Ravi Menon · 8 min read · February 16, 2025

A few smart add-ons transform the Quest experience. Here's what's actually worth buying.

Sofia Alvarez · 7 min read · February 5, 2025

Can you trust a used or refurbished VR headset? Often yes — if you know what to check.

Jordan Blake · 6 min read · February 4, 2025

From $299 standalones to $3,499 spatial computers, here's every VR headset worth your money this year — and exactly who each one is for.

Sofia Alvarez · 11 min read · February 3, 2025

The Quest 2 is older and cheaper than ever. But with the Quest 3S now at $299, is the bargain still worth it?

Jordan Blake · 7 min read · January 25, 2025

Both run the same chip and play the same games — so is the Quest 3 worth $200 more than the 3S? Here's the honest answer.

Ravi Menon · 8 min read · January 12, 2025