Last Updated on November 17, 2020 by Mark P.
Many people have written off ever obtaining an Oculus Rift due to the exorbitant price for a new Oculus Rift. By buying a used, but still in good shape, Oculus Rift, you can access these amazing technologies for a much lower price than someone who bought a unit new several years ago.
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What is an Oculus Rift?
The Oculus Rift is a line of virtual reality headsets. You can use them to play all kinds of games, even fitness and travel games. Using 3D technology, the headsets allow images to come alive by giving the environment the same depth and detail you would see in the real world.
Changes in technology have made each new iteration of the Oculus Rift more sophisticated and cost-effective than the last, opening the market up to those may not have been able to afford it just a few years ago.
Price of a New vs Used Oculus Rift
A used Oculus Rift can still be in great shape, even though it has been used before. It’s unlikely that you will see any major difference in performance when buying a new or used model, besides the small tweaks that happen with every release. You can still travel the world or do yoga in an Indian temple no matter the age of the unit.
On the lower end of the spectrum, you can get a deal on one of the cheaper Oculus Rift units for about $80. A used Oculus Rift of higher quality or newness might be more along the lines of $250-$300 or higher, depending on the model. The ability to purchase a used Oculus Rift on a website like eBay allows someone who financially may not be able to afford the cost of a new unit, to be able to experience the joy the Oculus Rift can offer, for less than the cost of a new one.
eBay also has buyer protection, so if you do not receive the product as advertised (as can happen when dealing with used merchandise or 3rd-party sellers) you have an avenue to receive a refund.
Games on an Oculus Rift
An Oculus Rift can play most of the games you might expect to play on a computer or a console, with the main difference being that you feel like you are actually in the game. Instead of hitting buttons on a keyboard or button-mashing a controller, you physically walk in order to walk in your game. You move your arms to be able to move your arms in the game.
The Oculus Rift plays shooting games, racing games, adventure games, puzzle games, and even games that allow you to travel the world. Think of it like Google Earth but instead of viewing from above, you’re right there.
The Oculus Rift experience is not limited to games. It also has non-gaming uses. You can chat with other users in VR and watch movies and shows on a screen that appears massive because it’s right in front of you. The Norwegian army even uses the Oculus Rift as a military training tool.
In Closing
If you aren’t in a position to fully commit to a buying a new unit, a used Oculus Rift may be your ticket into the expansive and immersive world of virtual reality. No matter your tastes in gaming, or even if you don’t game at all, a used Oculus Rift is sure to have something your whole family will enjoy.
You may also want to see the deal review on the 128GB Oculus Rift.
