Testseek.co.uk 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
Incredible
New experience
Light and robust
Simple setup
Strong launch lineup
The Oculus Rift is an immersive window into dozens of new worlds
And one day it will play host to hundreds
Maybe thousands
Of such experiences. The games that are there now are absolutely great. Some might induce a bit of nausea for first-time VR adven
Great games
Easy setup
Comfy
Light fit
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
Excellent head tracking
Plenty of content through Oculus store
Don't need lots of space to play
Stunning AMOLED display
Brilliant camera in all conditions
Newly waterproofed body
Plenty of games
Now has motion controllers
Cheaper and simpler to setup than Vive
Amazing portal into all-new worlds
Light and comfortable
Easy to set-up with just one sensor
Comes with an Xbox One controller
Screen resolution and refresh rate is high
Headphones built-in
Amazingly easy to set up
Great value now Oculus Touch is included
Access to some of the best VR games
Snug fit
Best VR games
Growing list of movies and apps
An amazing portal into all-new worlds
Easy to setup
Compatible with Xbox One controller
Impressive screen resolution and high refresh rate
Price drop since launch
Refined design
Headset is comfortable for most
Easy to setup and use
Touch controllers feel great in-hand
Great resolution
Light
Robust & comfortable fit
Easy to set up
Lovely packaging
Extensive games
Movies & apps
The fit is excellent and the weight distribution is nearperfect
Comfortable to use over long periods
Visuals are fantastic. Certain scenes offer a huge amount of presence
Screen door effect almost gone
Good mix of interactive and passive experiences
The editors didn't like
Images could be sharper
VR sickness an issue with some games
No motion controls
Similar to that used car you've had your eye on
Everything on the Oculus Rift comes with a caveat. It's immersive virtual reality… but you need to buy a costly gaming rig in order to enjoy it. It comes with a pack-in Xbox One controller
But that's only
Expensive
Extra controller and sensor purchase
Need extra room now
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
Too
Motion controllers aren't arriving until later this year
No focus on room-scale VR
Pricey if you don't already own a £1000 PC
It's a fingerprint magnet
Not as enticing as the S7 Edge
You'll need a powerhouse PC
Not as comfortable as Vive
Controllers arguably more complex than they need to be
Prone to screen burn if left near sunlight
Requires a beefy PC
Some games can make you feel nauseous
PC requirements still aren't widely accessible
Isn't room scale out-of-the-box
Can't use your own headphones
Can cause nausea
Minimum PC requirements
Tracking setup may cause problems (depending on your layout)
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...
