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)
Published: 2016-03-31, Author: Dan , review by: ign.com
After spending many hours in virtual reality, I believe the launch of the Oculus Rift is the start of a new era. The first time you put it on is the closest thing to real magic you're likely to experience anytime soon. It's true that VR has a lot of matur...
Published: 2016-03-29, Author: Games , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: The Oculus Rift has taken a long and winding road to its first full release. The gadget began as a bulky Kickstarter project nearly four years ago; it’s now a highly anticipated headset boosted by multiple billions in Facebook money. And today, the final, consumer-ready version of the Rift arrives ready to show virtual reality's promise to the world — as well as the hurdles that consumer VR still has to overcome...
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Published: 2016-03-29, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Im no longer a hardcore gamer, but Ive had my fair share of caffeine-fueled gaming all-nighters, so Im familiar with the dazed feeling of coming to after losing myself to an illusion. I looked at my watch. It was just after seven. Do I have anywhere to...
Abstract: After years of being categorized as a futuristic technology that might one day hit the mainstream, virtual reality is finally becoming, well, a reality.Today, the Oculus Rift began shipping to consumers who placed early pre-orders and we're finally starti...
Abstract: When I first strapped on my Oculus Rift goggles, I was inadvertently buried 6 feet underground. I had just spent an hour setting up this $599 first-of-its-kind virtual reality rig, which arrives in living rooms this week. Something had gone awry with the...
Published: 2016-03-28, Author: Lucas , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: The Oculus Rift has been a long time coming.After delays upon delays, customers finally started receiving their Rift consumer units today, and Oculus will continue working to fulfill pre-orders of their virtual reality headset which is currently back-orde...
Available software caters to casual gamers, Cost, Lack of hand controls, No passthrough camera
The Oculus Rift is an incredible piece of technology, but it will take some time for the content to mature. Most people will want to wait until a richer content library is available, but early adopters should be happy with the launch lineup...
Better (sturdier) design than predecessors, Meets all of Oculus's initial goals for seated VR, Oculus brings plenty of software to launch, with more on the way
Clearly not designed with room-scale VR in mind, Oculus Store needs work, Xbox controller is a stopgap solution at best
It's not often that we talk about ratings methodology, but I think it's important here. This is, in effect, the big virtual reality launch. Nothing like the Rift has graced the stage yet—and yet ratings are inherently only useful for comparative purpo...
Sleek, comfortable design, Easy setup, Solid library of VR games and apps, Intuitive interface
Can't install games from headset, Touch controllers aren't available at launch
So does the Oculus Rift live up to the hype? After a full week with the system, I can say that it does for the most part. The $599 headset offers a comfortable, nonthreatening design and easy installation, which should put less tech-savvy consumers at eas...
It's capable of fully immersing you in virtual worlds, The headset is light and comfortable, Offers a solid ecosystem of VR apps and games
It's too expensive for most, and requires a powerful gaming PC, Glasses wearers will have to deal with some slight discomfort, Motion controller not available at launch, Might lead to motion sickness
As a first-generation VR product, the Oculus Rift delivers an impressive amount of immersion. The big downside is its price, as well as the fact that it requires a PC gaming rig. For most people, it might be wiser to wait until the price drops for hig...
