VR headset deals: pre-Black Friday discounts on top models
The best VR headset deals will are always of interest and worth checking out and now that Black Friday is upon us, we've rounded up the very best discounts on the market.
Black Friday is here on November 24 and retailers will compete with each other to offer the best discounts, sometimes even before the annual sales event. We're hoping to see some of the best VR headsets discounted for Black Friday and as you'll see below, there's early deals on offer too.
Naturally, VR headsets can be a serious investment and we're still in the run-up to Black Friday so, where deals aren't available, we've included our favorites displayed along with their lowest available price. It's worth considering numerous factors before purchasing your next model, like cost, comfort, performance, compatibility etc. But, we wouldn't include anything in our guide if it wasn't worth having.
If you're looking for more great VR content then it's worth checking out our articles on the best VR space games and best VR space experiences which also shows how to to explore the International Space Station. So, for the best VR headset deals on the market ahead of Black Friday, read on below.
Best VR headset deals
Meta Quest 2 Resident Evil 4 Bundle (128GB) - was $399.99, now $349.99 at Amazon
Save $50 on the Meta Quest 2, and get Resident Evil 4 VR and Beat Saber for free, too.View Deal
Meta Quest 2 Resident Evil 4 Bundle (256GB) - was $499.99, now $429.00 at Amazon
Save $70 on the biggest storage amount available on the Meta Quest 2, and get Resident Evil 4 VR and Beat Saber included at no extra cost.View Deal
HP Reverb G2: $599 now $469 at HP
Save $130: A massive discount on this fantastic mid-range VR headset - if you're at all curious about PC VR, you should absolutely snap this one up. Check out our HP Reverb G2 review for our full thoughts. If you're looking for a VR headset deal, this is a great option to beat the crowds. View Deal
Valve Index (refurbished): $999 new, $699.99 at GameStop
Valve has delivered a superb, upper-end headset (see our Valve Index review here) and a killer app in the form of Half-Life: Alyx. At $999 it’s the Valve Index isn’t cheap but you can save $300 with this refurbished version.View Deal
Oculus Quest 2 256GB (Renewed Premium): $498.99 now $429.99 at Amazon
The Meta Quest 2 offers the best of both worlds; use it stand-alone for a wireless VR experience or connect it to a PC. It may have gone up by $100 but this Meta-certified renewed headset will save you $69, letting you claw back some of that price hike. View Deal
Meta Quest 2 128GB (headset only): Was $299.90, now $249.99 at Amazon
Save $50 on an old favorite, an all round VR headset and one of the more affordable options out there. You do get controllers, a power adaptor and a charging cable for your money too.
Note: The 256GB model is also on sale for $50 off, with the price at $299.99.View Deal
Meta Quest 2 128GB: $399 with free Beat Saber game and three months YouTube Premium at Amazon
If you do want a brand new Meta Quest 2 now’s the time to snap one up. You’ll still have to stomach the price rise but until the end of the year you get the superb Beat Saber VR rhythm game absolutely free. Check out our Meta Quest 2 review here.
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HTC Vive Cosmos Elite (Headset only): $449, now $399 at Amazon
Save $57: As we noted in our HTC Vive Cosmos Elite review, the Cosmos Elite is an impressively powerful piece of kit. note this is just for the headset - the full set is not on offer at the moment.View Deal
Playstation VR Marvel's Iron Man VR Bundle (with motion controllers, Iron Man game and PlayStation Camera): Was $369.99, now $253.88 at Best Buy
With PlayStation VR2 available to buy from early this year , the original PSVR has dropped in price but still has a great library of VR-native and VR-compatible titles. If you already own a PS4, this Iron Man bundle is a bargain-priced way to see what you’ve been missing.
Note: The before price is quite high but the price you pay is lower than we can find anywhere else. View Deal
VR accessory deals
VidPPluing adjustable head strap for Oculus 2 $26.99 $24.99 on Amazon.
Save 10% on an easy to adjust and easy to install head strap, compatible with the oculus 2 VR headset. This head strap offers 360 degrees of head support and has gone through rigorous testing, so you know it's durable.
Note: Meta was formally known as Oculus, so if you see that name, it refers to Meta models. View Deal
Kiwi Design VR Stand: Was $27.99, now $17.99 at Amazon
What happens when real life comes to reclaim your VR space? Sure, you could cram your headset and controller into a case, Tetris fashion, but for $17.99, down from $27.99, you can display them lovingly on a shelf, without worrying that someone will step on them later. View Deal
AUBIKA Head Strap with Battery: now $45.97 at Amazon
The AUBIKA Head Strap with Battery adds a little extra comfort to the Quest 2 but, more importantly, doubles the default three hour battery life to around six.
Note: This isn't a deal but is a lower price than when it was previously on offer. View Deal
UK VR headset deals
PlayStation VR with VR Worlds: Was £259.99, now £169.99 at Argos
This budget bundle lacks PlayStation Move controllers but the Dualshock 4‘s built-in motion controls means this (and a PS4) is all you need to get started with PlayStation VR. And if VR Worlds’ Ocean Descent experience doesn’t have you shrieking, you need to check for a pulse.
Well this is awkward... there aren't any UK VR headset deals out there at the moment. We've got Cyber Monday coming up soon, so that may change soon though.View Deal
HTC Vive Pro: Was £919, now £719 at Vive
Save £200: Vive might have released the HTC Vive Pro 2, but the HTC Vive Pro remains a powerful high-end headset. And, thanks to a recent Vive promotion, you can pick it up for £719.
Meta VR headset deals
In this section, you'll find the best available prices on models from Meta which is a division of Facebook (specializing in virtual reality headsets). While there isn't a great deal of selection here, both headsets are of high quality. It's worth noting the Meta Rift S has been discontinued so you might have a tougher time getting a good deal on one.
Meta also has its Meta Quest 2, model, which we reviewed and we think is very good value for money. If you're searching for a reliable headset that has access to loads of games and won't break the bank, the Meta Quest 2 could be the best cheap VR headset out there.
Note: Meta VR headsets were formerly known as Oculus.
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Meta Rift S
Valve VR headset deals
Here we have Valve virtual reality headsets. We feature just one headset in this section but thankfully, it's an exceptional headset. It also comes with Half Life Alyx, which is regarded as the best virtual reality game out there.
The Valve Index is a high-quality product. You may spend a bit more than with other VR sets, but if you're willing to spend the extra bit of cash you will end up with something that reflects that and doesn't disappoint. Bonus points if you can find it at a discounted price.
Valve Index
HTC VR headset deals
This section contains the most products in one section in this guide, and they're all from HTC. The four different headsets that feature here show the company's ability to produce high quality products on a consistent basis and we've picked the best ones to cover everyone's budget.
HTC has been in the VR headset game longer than most, and it knows how to make a great VR headset. The HTC Vive Pro 2 is at the higher end of most people's budget but does have that extra quality whilst headsets like HTC Vive Cosmos Elite and the Cosmos are a bit less pricey and offer a fantastic VR experience.
HTC Vive Pro 2
HTC Vive Cosmos Elite
HTC Vive Cosmos
HTC Vive Pro
Sony PlayStation VR headset deals
PSVR, aka PlayStation Virtual Reality, is Sony's own proprietary VR headset for PlayStation consoles. That means it only works with PS4 and PS5 but this headset is nevertheless great because it offers players a new way to play and adds an entire new dimension to some of people's favorite games on the console.
The headset has proven to be a popular way to play new games and experience virtual reality, so much so that Sony announced there is going to be a PSVR 2.
PSVR
HP VR headset deals
HP might be better known for its computers and printers, but it also makes a fantastic VR headset — the HP Reverb G2. It's the only VR product in the HP line at the moment, but it offers great specs and high quality gaming.
There is also a buffed up version of the G2 called the HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition. This includes a load of state of the art sensors, but it's not really meant for gaming or other everyday applications. We'd recommend saving the cash and sticking with the normal version.
