When the Windows VR headsets were first announced all the way back in 2016, their ~$400 price point was mighty compelling against the then quite pricey Rift ($600) and Vive ($800). The reasoning surrounding the ongoing discounts seen on Amazon US isn’t clear-nor is it apparent if they are permanent, or how long they might last if they aren’t-but for many months now we’ve seen the headsets trade places being the cheapest, and occasional discounts from the Microsoft store have followed a similar pattern. It’s seems likely that the discounts are helping to drive the slow but steady adoption of Windows VR headsets on Steam. HP's High-res 'Reverb' Headset to Launch May 6th Starting at $600
The Odyssey+ is very similar to the Odyssey except for some minor design tweaks and a slightly modified display which aims to reduce the ‘screen door effect’. The Odyssey is different from the other Windows VR headsets with best-in-class resolution of 1,600 × 1,440 and a wider field of view. While at least one of the Windows VR headsets from Acer, Dell, HP, or Lenovo can usually be found with a healthy discount, Samsung’s Odyssey headset-which is positioned as the premium Windows VR headset-is harder to find discounted from its $500 MSRP. Better Deal: $300 from Microsoft (40% discount)Īll Windows VR headsets are compatible with SteamVR via an official plugin.Better Deal: $350 from Microsoft (30% discount).HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset w/ Controllers.Asus Windows Mixed Reality Headset w/ Controllers.Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset w/ Controllers.Here’s a quick look at each headset’s MSRP and the currently available price (brand new, including controllers): The Windows “Mixed Reality” VR headsets launched in late 2017, and today you can pick one up with some steep savings currently available from Amazon. Samsung is also running a big sale on the Odyssey+ headset at a 50% discount. If you’ve been eyeing a Windows VR headset, you’ll be interested to see the huge discounts currently available from Amazon US on most Windows VR headsets.