Hi, I’m new and I wanted to ask you for advice on which VR to get. I was thinking of getting Meta Quest 1. What do you advise against? P.S. I don’t have a very high budget.
If you have $500, definitely go for the Quest 3. If your budget is around $300, consider the Quest 3S. For $200, you could get a refurbished Quest 2 on Meta’s official eBay. If you have $150 or less, I recommend waiting for a used Quest 2 to pop up. I’d really advise against buying a Quest 1 in 2025 if you can avoid it.
Forget everything else, if it’s within your budget, go for the Quest 3. Nothing compares. If not, then the Quest 3S.
You might also consider the Pico 4; it’s more comfortable.
But the Pico 4 can be harder to obtain depending on where you live.
Most people would advise against the Quest 1. You didn’t mention your budget, but the cheapest recommendation is likely the Quest 3S or the Quest 3 if that’s within your range. The Pico makes well-regarded headsets too, but they have less support for games.
Considering your budget constraints and the fact that you’re looking at an obsolete Quest 1, it’s safe to assume you don’t have a gaming PC that can run PCVR at a decent level. Your best bet is the Quest 2.
You’re likely right, but ‘not much of a budget’ is vague. What does that mean for someone like Elon Musk? It’s hard to know how informed the OP is since they seem to struggle to find any of the many similar discussions here.
I would specifically advise against the Quest 1. The Quest 3S or a used Quest 2 are both good options that will deliver much more value for your money. The Pico 4 is also a good choice, but there’s not much to do on it without a PC.
I personally recommend the Quest 3S. A second-hand Quest 2 is also an option, but the second-hand market can be pretty iffy, so I’d avoid it if possible. I would steer clear of anything with base station tracking if you’re on a budget.
Quest 3 is the best all-around headset. It allows for both standalone and PCVR, offering so many options.
Quest 1 isn’t worth it. Get a Quest 2 or Quest 3S, or if you can still afford it, a Quest 3.
Just get a Quest 3. If you’re on a tight budget, save up for a used Quest 2. The Quest 1 is outdated, and other budget headsets just aren’t worth it.
If you want contrast above all, go for the PS VR2. If not, get the Quest 3.
You’re better off saving up for a Quest 3. A Quest 1 will just leave you disappointed; these headsets have come a long way.
The Quest 3S for $300 or the Quest 3 for $500 are your best bets.
Definitely go for the Quest 3S.
The Quest 1 is out of support and production, has notoriously brittle controllers, a low 72Hz refresh rate, and bad clarity. Don’t buy one. The cheapest thing you should consider in 2025 is a Quest 3S.
I’d argue that a used Quest 2 would be better than a 3S, considering the 3S still has the same lenses.
I bought a used Quest 2 for $125, which included a case, link cable, and upgraded headstrap. Sometimes you can get lucky with good deals.