Super easy to use, Crisp visuals, Doesn't need tracking stations
Oculus Quest is better value, Sometimes glitches out, Needs a PC to work
The Oculus Rift S isn't an exciting upgrade on the original Rift, but it's certainly a good one. If you still want a premium VR experience on PC, the Rift S is more affordable than the Valve Index and Vive Pro without making too many concessions. It's als...
The Oculus Rift S, overall, is an improvement over the first-gen Oculus Rift; it boasts a much-improved design with a comfortable Halo headband, inside-out tracking that eliminates the need for external sensors and a higher-res display that almost removes...
This all compounds the theory that this is the ideal headset to tempt PC users into the world of VR.In a number of ways, its “middle of the road” nature makes it the perfect beginner headset for anyone with a PC powerful enough for VR. If you have the spa...
No external sensors required, Refreshingly easy to use, Not ludicrously expensive
Speakers aren't good enough, No IPD slider
Ease of use is precisely where the Rift S improves upon its predecessor, but otherwise, this is a pretty nondescript entry from Oculus. The best features have been copied from the excellent Oculus Quest, but the worst features are no more than a little in...
No external tracking stations, Improved visuals, Backwards compatible
Reduced refresh rate, Wired, Prone to crashing
And so the Oculus Rift S in an incredibly complex beast. In many key respects, it betters the original Oculus Rift. It's easier to set up, potentially more comfortable to wear, has a much more robust games library than it did at launch, and an improved re...
Published: 2019-05-14, Author: Alan , review by: gamesradar.com
Inside-out tracking, Better resolution, Better weight distribution
LCD rather than OLED screens, 80Hz rather than its predecessor's 90Hz, Inferior audio solution
The Rift S adds inside-out tracking and some minor design improvements (alongside some unfortunate regressions) to produce a Head-Mounted Device (HMD) with an identity crisis...
Oculus Rift S price and release dateThe Oculus Rift S release is stated as spring 2019. It's spring 2019 right now, so expect to find out more on an exact release date sometime in the near future.When it does make it to stores, you'll be able to pick it u...
Published: 2019-04-11, Author: Adrian , review by: pocket-lint.com
Improved visuals, Enhanced comfort and usability, A simplified system that's far less hassle, Cross-play support and plenty of content
Still the same price as before, Only has a 3.5mm headphone jack
On the face of it, the Oculus Rift S has only had some minor design changes and visual enhancements. Perhaps these might not be enough to convince most Oculus Rift owners to make the switch, but for people who have been holding out for a newer, more acces...
