VR gaming for R6,000 in South Africa

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South African gamers can get a VR headset, controllers, and the required connectors for as little as R6,000.

South African gaming enthusiasts looking to get into virtual reality gaming can expect to pay between R6,000 and R30,000 for a headset, depending on their chosen device.

The Meta devices are more accessible in this aspect, as they can be linked to a smartphone through the Meta Quest app. It features two 1,920 x 1,832-pixel displays — one for each eye — and a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz. With 8GB of RAM, it also offers 33% more memory than the Quest 2, which Meta says provides more support for users to use their favourite apps and play games with optimal performance.

The headset features two displays, providing a resolution of 2,040 x 2,000 pixels per eye, and each display supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.Horizon Call of the MountainHTC says its Vive Cosmos VR system offers a quick and easy setup. However, customers must have a PC that meets the headset’s minimum requirements to experience it.Regarding GPU and memory specs, the headset requires a Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB, or better graphics card, and at least 4GB of RAM.

However, the company notes that only 90Hz is possible with the Vive wireless adapter. Users will need to plug in to get the maximum refresh rate.

Source: Gaming Daily Report (gamingdailyreport.net)

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