Do you have a friend, partner or family member that is super into gaming, technology or VR? With sales popping up throughout cyberspace, we thought we should share with you our top gift suggestions for VR fanatics. We have included some great deals, suitable for all budgets.
See below for Virtually Healthy’s top guide to VR gifts for 2018…
For someone special to you:
HTC Vive
£498.98, Scan.co.uk
The HTC Vive Headset is a great present for that special person if your life that has had an on-going interest in technology and VR. It’s one of the most immersive experiences you can get, allowing you to move freely around a 3.5m² space whilst in VR, as well as having an extensive range of VR games and experiences on the market.
Oculus Rift
£349.00, Oculus
The Oculus Rift is at it’s lowest price ever for a limited time only! With immersive graphics and the ability to move around a 1.5m² space (expandable up to 2.5m² with an extra sensor) the Rift offers a VR experience that rivals the HTC Vive.
For the stocking filler:
Cardboard VR
£5.59, Amazon UK
This would make a perfect stocking filler or secret Santa present for an enthusiastic gamer that may have not yet made their way into the VR universe. These are easy to put together, great value for money and can be used with any smartphone device.
Virtual Reality Mug
£10.41, Redbubble
We love these novelty VR mugs as gifts on redbubble. They currently have a range of different mugs including travel flasks, and deals if you buy more than one. Now every time your loved one drinks a cup of tea or coffee, they can show off their passion for VR – as well as how well you know them!
Cyberdog T-shirts
25% off, Cyberdog
Cyberdog is currently running a Black Friday deal for 25% off everything when you order online. Like this t-shirt above, they provide some great digital-styled tshirts that would make any VR player look the part!
For the VR gamer: Viveport Games Package
Up to 95% off, Viveport
While you’re all very excited to download our new VR experience, you may want to play some other VR games in the meantime . Viveport have some amazing deals on for Black Friday, with up to 95% off some of their games. Perhaps you share a device with your partner, perhaps you surprise them by buying a package of VR games for them to discover. We recommend that you download Superhot VR, if you haven’t already!
For the Novice VR Player: PSVR V2 Starter Bundle
£179.99, Argos
Looking to spoil a loved one this Christmas who is interested in VR? Playstation have recently released their take on VR. A starter pack is currently available in Argos, and for their lowest price ever of £179.99 it is certainly worth having a look into! What’s more, if you download an app called Trinus PSVR, it will let you connect your PSVR headset to a Windows PC to access SteamVR games,giving you access to even more games.
For the fully immersive experience:
NOLO VR Controllers
£189.99, Amazon UK
The NOLO VR can be used alongside the PSVR to add motion tracking and a fully immersive experience. A great addition for someone who already uses VR, compatible with most VR headsets including portable VR devices.
Turtle Beach Stealth 350VR Headphones
£64.29, Amazon UK
Fully immerse yourself in the VR universe with comfortable, noise cancelling headphones specifically for VR. The soft ear pieces are made of memory foam, and the speakers are 50mm – producing good quality sound.
For the early adopter: HTC Vive Wireless Adapter
£298.99, Scan.co.uk
Have you heard your loved one complaining about how the wires can get in the way of properly playing VR, or perhaps they’ve almost tripped over them a fair few times? If they have a HTC Vive, never again will they have to worry about it. Get in now while it’s currently at its lowest price, and experience a much more seamless play.
For the HTC Vive owner: Headset accessories
Rubber case for HTC Vive
£6.05, Ebay
For someone who has recently bought a HTC Vive headset, a cheap and simple accessory to help them keep it safe for longer. They’ll thank you for it if they ever end up dropping it!
Disposable eye masks for HTC Vive
£6.99, Amazon UK
These disposable eye masks have been specifically designed for the HTC Vive and are designed to keep your forehead dry, and make the traditional headset more hygenic.
For the HTC Vive owner: Base station stands
£17.99, Amazon UK
These stands are lightweight, sturdy and portable and perfect for holding the HTC Vive base stations on if it’s difficult to connect them to the wall. They come in a package of two, and for under £20 they’re a great addition to any Christmas list for those that recently bought a HTC Vive.
For the sporty VR player: Bluetooth Sport Headband
£22.99, Amazon UK
These come in five different colours and can be used to prevent sweating in your headset for those more active games as well as other exercises including runs. The material is breathable and perfect for absorbing sweat. For your sporty friend looking for new active VR experiences, they will love this as a gift!
VR Gaming PCs
Are you looking to add a VR Gaming PC to your wish list, but not sure where to look? We have done the research for you, gone through all Black Friday VR deals to find the following three PC suggestions, each at different price points:
Lenovo IdeaCentre 620s
£549.97, Laptopsdirect
Vision VR Gaming PC
£659.99, Overclockers
ASUS ROG Huracan
£1299.97, Laptopsdirect
VR Gaming Laptop: ASUS GL504GS
£1789.97, Laptopsdirect
So have we given you some ideas on what to get a friend, partner, or family member for Christmas? Or perhaps you have found some great ideas of things to add to your own list. What Black Friday deals have you found this year? Let us know in a comment below!