How to buy a VR headset at a good price: Quest, PS VR2 or for PC
First, the platform
You don't buy a VR headset “in general”, you buy it for a specific use. Standalone models such as the Meta Quest work without a computer: put it on and play, and connect it to a PC if you need to. The PS VR2 needs a PlayStation 5 and is useless without one. PC headsets such as the Valve Index or HTC Vive need a powerful graphics card and space for base stations.
So first decide what you will use it with. If you have neither a PC nor a console, a standalone headset is the logical choice. If you already have a PS5, then the PS VR2.
What to put in your request
- model: for example Meta Quest 3, PS VR2, Pico 4;
- storage: for standalone headsets, for example 128 GB;
- platform: standalone, PC or PS5;
- what's in the box: controllers, cables, dock, extra strap, original box;
- new or used, and what condition of lenses, battery and controllers is acceptable;
- warranty: needed or not, and for how long;
- city and budget.
Example: “I'm looking for a Meta Quest 3 with 128 GB, new, with controllers included and a 12-month warranty. Sydney, courier delivery. Budget up to $860.”
What to look at when buying used
The main risks with used headsets are scratched lenses, a worn battery, stick drift in the controllers, and damaged foam and straps. Ask for close-up photos of the lenses and a video of the device working. Ask whether the account has been reset: a headset linked to someone else's account can cause problems.
For a new headset, what matters is the warranty (brand or from the shop), the region, and what exactly is in the box. Some sellers offer a bundle with an extra strap or a case, and you should compare complete sets, not just the price of the bare headset.
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
You only need to write one request: electronics sellers reply in the chat with the model, price, what's in the box and delivery. Each one sees where their offer ranks, so they compete for you. BlaBlaPrice shows the one that is best on substance first, and seller reviews are visible next to it. Your phone stays hidden and opens only to the one you choose. More on the page “How it works”.
Common mistakes
People buy a PC headset without checking the power of the graphics card. They buy a PS VR2 without owning a PS5. They don't set aside money for accessories: a strap, a case and lens inserts for glasses. They also forget that games need free space in the room. For games, look at console games and PC games, and for a subscription, game subscriptions and account top-ups can help.
