Oculus Rift Is Now Being Sold at 50% Off Its Original Price, More Affordable than PSVR

July 10, 2017

We’re fans of VR here at GameRevolution, especially the Oculus Rift which has delivered a good selection of recommendable games during the past year. Even then, it’s been difficult to recommend to the average gamer, mostly due to its enormous cost. Though, that is quickly changing as it creeps toward affordability with its second major price drop in 2017.

During the next six weeks, the Oculus Rift and Touch controller bundle will be sold at $399. This includes the headset, Touch controllers, and all necessary cabling, making it ready to go out of the box.

This price is half its original MSRP, bringing it below the price point of the PSVR; Oculus Rift is now the most affordable consumer grade virtual reality headset on the market.

This deal is being offered as part of the official ‘Summer of Rift’ sale, which will offer a variety of games at low prices. Confirmed games include The Climb, SUPERHOT VR, Unspoken, and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.

In case you’re thinking about investing in an Oculus Rift, below are the recommended and minimum specs:

Recommended Specs

Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater
Alternative Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater
CPU: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
Memory: 8GB+ RAM
Video Output: Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
USB: Ports 3x USB 3.0 ports, plus 1x USB 2.0 port
OS: Windows 7 SP1 64 bit or newer

Minimum Specs

Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater
Alternative Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 960 4GB / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater
CPU: Intel i3-6100 / AMD FX4350 or greater
Memory: 8GB+ RAM
Video Output: Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
USB: Ports 1x USB 3.0 port, plus 2x USB 2.0 ports
OS: Windows 8.1 or newer

This sale will last until July 5th.

You can check out our list of the top 10 VR games in 2017 here.

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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