5 VR Headset Alternatives To The Oculus Rift

Virtual Reality is not something new, but the Oculus Rift has renewed interest in it as we come to realize that we are getting one step closer to virtual-reality gaming. Although the technology is already out there and thriving, in terms of hardware we are still lacking the right device that can give a fully immersive experience. Aside from the Oculus Rift, there are actually a handful of other VR headsets that are making great strides in the field. In this post, we will be looking at 5 such VR headsets and the possibilities that they have to offer when it comes to owning your own VR headset (without breaking the bank). Check them all out below and share with us your thoughts in the comments! Recommended Reading: Control VR: Turn Your Hands Into A Virtual Reality Controller

1. Sulon Cortex

Sulon Technologies has an interesting view in the future of gaming. Instead of building another Oculus Rift headset, they built the Cortex. The Sulon Cortex can turn any physical space into a holodeck allowing users to play games in an fully immersive interactive virtual world. It is capable of doing spatial scanning thanks to the proprietary scanner on the Cortex, creating augmented virtual reality experiences. As long as you have some physical space to spare, all you need to do is equip yourself with a Cortex, let it scan your surroundings, then enjoy your fully immersive experience of augmented virtual reality. You can also roam around freely with no fear of tripping over wires as Cortex is a self-contained wireless system. [Price: [...]