{"id":94543,"date":"2016-06-16T10:53:32","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T08:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=94543"},"modified":"2016-06-16T10:56:02","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T08:56:02","slug":"the-best-vr-headsets-in-south-africa-and-where-to-buy-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/94543-the-best-vr-headsets-in-south-africa-and-where-to-buy-them","title":{"rendered":"The best VR headsets in South Africa and where to buy them"},"content":{"rendered":"

While South Africans patiently wait for the release of the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR, they could be getting in on the virtual reality craze right now.<\/p>\n

Several VR-headsets are available right now, from basic cardboard accessories to hulking VR-facemasks.<\/p>\n

We took a look at some of the best VR headsets available to South African consumers right now:<\/p>\n

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Google Cardboard – R204<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The cheapest VR solution but also the most user-friendly, Google Cardboard (and its various imitators) allow anyone to have a VR experience by harnessing the power of their phone and a cardboard box.<\/p>\n

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RIEM 2 VR Headset – R599<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The RIEM 2 is one of the few headsets to feature an optical resin design at the sub-R600 price point (it’s not made of cardboard).<\/p>\n

It will fit most modern phones and boasts special thermal vents to stop the headset from fogging up.<\/p>\n

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Samsung Gear VR – R2,831<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The headset boasting the best quality and most features, Samsung’s Gear VR currently offers the best VR experience in South Africa.<\/p>\n

The headset (which was co-developed by Oculus) offers a number of exclusive games, a 960 x 1,080p resolution and support for touch controls.<\/p>\n

Alternatively you can try LG’s headset, the LG 360 VR<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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VR BOX 2 <\/strong>– R950<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The VR BOX 2 is one of the few headsets to actually ship with a physical controller, boasting a sturdy Bluetooth “nunchuck”.<\/p>\n

The BOX 2 also boasts special support for myopic users, meaning you won’t have to take your glasses off when using it.<\/p>\n

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Other headsets to look out for:<\/h3>\n

While the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive still haven’t received any official South African confirmation or pricing, the PS VR<\/a><\/strong> is expected to be available in the country before the end of the year.<\/p>\n

Razer’s Open Source VR project (OSVR<\/a><\/strong>) is also expected to arrive soon, with headsets currently being shipped to developers.<\/p>\n