5 Reasons Why You Need to Buy a VR Headset Right Now

Should I Buy a VR Headset? Yes. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do. Virtual Reality has an applicable use for anyone doing anything in this world. We are NOT saying that VR is perfect the way it is at its current state. Many articles online give you the opposite opinion, with reasons such as “VR is the Robot Apocalypse” and “Virtual reality might still be a fad”. Well, we are here to provide you with the reasons why you should absolutely get a Virtual Reality Headset as soon as possible.

1. VR Headsets are Multipurpose Immersive Machines (Not just for Gamers)

The most common thing we hear is “I don’t have a use for a VR Headset” or “I’m not into Video Games that much.” Fortunately, for those of you who are reading this article, there are plenty of Gaming and Non-Gaming uses for a VR Headset. Check out following list of applications you can run on a Mobile VR Headset.

Relax with Meditation VR — Take a Virtual Chill Pill — FREE

Learn About The Human Body by Floating Alongside Cells — FREE

Master Public Speaking with a Mobile VR Headset — FREE

Shoot Mutant Cyber Ducks Out of the Sky — FREE

2. It’s Affordable for the Most Part

While an Oculus might set you back $600 without the controllers, there are many mobile VR Headsets that are affordable. In fact, VU Dream literally gives out FREE VR Headsets. Additionally, there’s a plethora of affordable VR headsets that work for your phone and are standalone All-in-One devices.

Virtual Reality currently features 4 kinds of devices. VR Devices are whatever HMD’s are used to showcase the Virtual Reality. Check out the following devices:

Mobile Phone (Most Affordable)
this is perhaps the most affordable and easiest way to get into Virtual Reality right now. The only thing you need is your smartphone and a mobile VR headset, which you can get one here for a low price.
Average Cost of a Mobile VR Headset is $15–40

All-in-One (Most Affordable other than Mobile)
this is one of the best yet overlooked categories of headsets. There are several devices on our website that are an all-in-one solution. Meaning, you don’t need a cell phone or a computer for them to work. Some headsets run from another device using an HDMI cable or some run completely on their own with an onboard OS.

PS4 + PSVR Game Console (More Affordable than Computer)
The PlayStation VR has become a popular option due to it’s previously existing market. If you have a PS4 you can pick up a PSVR for ($400–600) to get into the VR world. The graphics and capabilities aren’t as high performing as the oculus or Rift but it certainly beats any mobile headset. Xbox or Microsoft hasn’t launched a VR Headset for their system but it’s almost certain that they will release one within the coming years.

Computer (Most Expensive)
The two biggest players in this field are the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Both of these are on the highest end of VR and will provide the user with a true VR experience. The Oculus will set you back $600 and the HTC Vive will cost you $800. However, even on top of this relatively high price you will also need a High-end computer to get everything performing correctly.

To view our recommendations for each of these devices please head over to vudream.com/device for more.

3. Early Joiners become Influencers, Developers, Experts, ETC

Get a VR Headset so 20 years down the road you can say “back in the Good Ol’ Days VR ….”

The current state of Virtual Reality is 5% of what it will be in the future. It’s not every day a new industry is developing, especially one that’s going to change the world and how we all interact with each other. If you are interested in Virtual Reality why shouldn’t you become a part of it and help it grow? We all have this wonderful opportunity right now to join any aspect of the industry and help influence it and mold it into something that we all love. Everyone can add value to improve the future of Virtual Reality in their own unique way.

You can use Social Media or various Virtual Reality Forums to communicate and get your voice out on the internet for everyone to see. Here are some forums that are the best for Virtual Reality:

• VU Dream — VR Forum (Coming Soon)
• VRTalk — Virtual Reality Forum
• /r/virtualreality on Reddit
• Oculus Discussion Forum

4. It’s Not a Fad — VR is going to Revolutionize everything

Anyone that says Virtual Reality is Fad and it’s going to go away in a few years is not well informed or has conflicting interests. Virtual Reality is the ultimate tool for humanity. It can be used for almost an infinite amount of applications. Such as:

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Additionally, a large number of wealthy companies are investing billions into the Virtual Reality Industry.

Here are some fact-based projections for the coming years.

• There are over 700 VR start-ups
• The number of active VR users is forecast to reach 171 million by 2018
• 500 million VR headsets could be sold by 2025
• Projected that 65% of VR Content will be Non-Gaming
• VR will be a $30 billion market by 2020,
• 75% of the World’s Top Brands have built a VR experience

5. VR Evangelist — Introduce More People to VR

Why should you buy a VR Headset? So you can show other people what an immersive and interactive experience they can enjoy as well. Getting a VR Headset when you are the first person in your community can be an amazing and fulfilling adventure.

Eva Hoerth is the Founder of We Make Realities and Developer EVAngelist at VREAL. She has this amazing motto of what it means to be a VR Evangelist and we think everyone should abide by these principles.

Show VR to everyone
Transform VRgins into VR creators
Equip individuals with tools they need to get started
Build up the VR community to be one giant family
Advocate for the sharing of VR design tips/research
Inspire diverse voices to create for the future
Empower #WomenInVR

Thank You for Educating Yourself on Virtual Reality!

Virtual Reality is approaching us rapidly, some might say it’s already here. We should all embrace this technology and discover the ways in which it could benefit our lives. We shared 5 talking points in this article but there are many more.

I am sure you have some ideas on how VR will change our lives. Share them us on Social Media or leave a comment below!