{"id":126542,"date":"2026-05-11T10:55:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=126542"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:01:40","slug":"best-vr-headsets-to-buy-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/126542-best-vr-headsets-to-buy-in-south-africa","title":{"rendered":"Best VR headsets to buy in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

VR gaming is more accessible in South Africa than ever before, with new headsets now available for under R8,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this reduced pricing, and a plethora of fun titles now supported in VR, there has never been a better time to start your VR gaming journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VR gaming industry has evolved since its humble beginnings, where games often felt more like tech demos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, there are many comprehensive games that offer significant substance and enjoyable gameplay loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples include immersive sandbox experiences like Blade and Sorcery, as well as story-focused experiences like the I Expect You To Die trilogy, where players act as a spy and solve puzzles across 007-like stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Half-Life: Alyx is a world-class sci-fi title, and casual experiences like Walkabout Mini Golf, Beat Saber, and Eleven Table Tennis offer fun for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, many popular “traditional” games have now received VR updates, allowing players to enjoy these classic titles in a new format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Titles such as Bethesda\u2019s Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Hello Games\u2019 No Man\u2019s Sky are prime examples of this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying a VR headset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

South Africans can currently choose from a wide range of VR headsets at various online stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it is important to distinguish the best headsets from cheaper “VR glasses.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite their name, VR glasses do not support true immersive VR. They only convert a 2D experience or app into 3D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results of these efforts can vary greatly from brand to brand, but it rarely measures up to devices built specifically for VR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, VR Glasses usually do not have dedicated controllers, making them unsuitable for gaming and instead targeted at people who want to upgrade their viewing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to actual VR headsets, there are clear industry leaders in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Meta Quest devices are by far the most popular standalone VR headsets – including both the latest-gen Quest 3 range, and the affordable previous-gen Quest 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These VR headsets can run games natively, and can also be linked to your PC to run an even larger selection of titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another popular VR headset is the PlayStation VR2, which is directly compatible (and reliant) on your PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We outline the most notable VR headsets available to South Africans at time of writing below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meta Quest 3 (512GB)  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n