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HTC Vive vs Oculus Rift: which VR headset is better?

Posted on October 7, 2016December 21, 2018 By Jarvis

The VR revolution is finally here in 2016. Whether it actually qualifies as a revolution or not, the two biggest contenders arrived earlier this year in the form of the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

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So then, the question remains: which one is better? In reality, that question is oversimplified. The answer depends on what type of immersive experiences you’re looking to get sucked into, the controls you want to hold onto and the amount of cash you’re willing to dispense.

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Though it started as a small Kickstarter project, Oculus Rift now has some huge names backing it, such as legendary video game programmer (and co-creator of the original Doom titles) John Carmack. Plus, in 2014, the Oculus VR company was purchased by Facebook, which means there’s a truly authoritative presence in the background keeping the Oculus platform intact.
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