01. Quick links
02. Meta Quest 2
03. PSVR2
04. Meta Quest Pro
05. HTC Vive Pro 2 VR
06. Valve Index
07. Need to know
We think this Prime Day will bring some excellent deals on VR headsets. The recent announcement of the Apple Vision Pro has made us realise that it's okay to be excited about VR again, and that's why we've been scouting for the best prices and deals on this virtual technology. What we're on the lookout for especially though is a price cut on the latest PSVR2.
The Meta Quest 2 (Oculus Quest 2) is another popular VR headset as well as the latest Meta Quest Pro headset with a much higher price tag. Of course, you don't need the best and most expensive VR headsets to experience the thrill of virtual reality. And as these newer models are launched, we're bound to see some amazing discounts on older devices such as the original PlayStation VR, plus classics like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
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Quick links
These are the best value deals we've found currently on VR headsets to save you scrolling, but if you're after a specific device then be sure to use the handy section tab on the right to navigate through this deals roundup. These discounts are great if you're after a headset right now, but we expect to see much better savings next week when Prime Day really kicks off.
- Meta Quest 2:Get $80 off the 256GB model over at Amazon US
- HTC Vive Pro 2: Save £100 on the Pro 2 VR headset now only £679 at VIVE UK
- Meta Quest 2: Save £100 off the 128GB model at Amazon UK now only £299
- Meta Quest Pro: Get £115 off the Meta Quest Pro, now only £880 at Amazon
Prime Day Meta Quest 2 deals
Meta Quest 2, 256GB: $429 $349 at Amazon US
Save $80: Confusingly, when Facebook became Meta, it changed the name of its Oculus range to Meta too. So you might have heard of the Oculus Quest 2 and the Meta Quest 2 VR headsets – but rest assured that it's exactly the same product. At launch, the larger storage model of the Oculus (Meta) Quest 2 was priced at $429.99, so this new price has come down to a record-low, but it might be a while longer before we see it drop any further below the $300 range.
Price check: GameStop $349.99 | Best Buy $349.99
Meta Quest 2, 128GB: £399.99 £299 at Amazon UK
Save £100: Confusingly, when Facebook became Meta, it changed the name of its Oculus range to Meta too. So you might have heard of the Oculus Quest 2 and the Meta Quest 2 VR headsets – but rest assured that it's exactly the same product. The lowest price we've ever seen on this headset in the UK was £289, but this deal still comes pretty close.
Price check: Game £299.99 | Argos £299.99
Prime Day PlayStation VR2 deals
PSVR2 headset: $549 at Amazon US
Cheapest Price: The price of the PlayStation VR 2 (PSVR2) headset unfortunately hasn't dropped much at all since its launch only 4 months ago. BUT, if you fancy saving 99 cents - then Amazon is the place to be. The best thing about this headset in comparison with the original PlayStation VR is the abolishment of multiple long cables and much nicer upgraded Sense controllers, this wireless model is a breath of fresh air and PS5 console owners love it.
Price check: GameStop $549.99 | PlayStation: $549.99
PSVR2 headset: £529 at Amazon UK
Cheapest price: The price of the PlayStation VR 2 (PSVR2) headset unfortunately hasn't dropped much at all since its launch 4 months ago. BUT, if you fancy saving 99 cents then Amazon is the place to be. The best thing about this headset in comparison with the original PlayStation VR is the abolishment of multiple long cables and much nicer upgraded Sense controllers, this wireless model is a breath of fresh air and PS5 console owners love it.
Price check: Currys £529 | PlayStation: £529.99
Prime Day Meta Quest Pro deals
Meta Quest Pro: £998.79 £880.68 at Amazon UK
Save £118: The Meta Quest Pro VR headset is the successor to the Meta Quest 2 and is one of the most expensive VR headsets ever. Released in October 2022, it's still pretty new on the market and retailed originally for around £1,400. Most prices now are at £999 but this is actually the lowest price we've seen this headset at for quite a while.
Price check: Studio: £999 | Argos: £999
Prime Day HTC Vive Pro 2 VR deals
HTC Vive Pro 2 headset: $799 $789.99 at B&H US
Save $10: The deals we've found for the HTC Vive Pro 2 VR are headset-only deals, but you can get a VR Kit for this model too which includes SteamVR tracking base station plus two controllers. There don't seem to be any discounts on the full set unfortunately but you can still bag a deal on the 5K headset alone and upgrade as you go.
The cheapest we ever saw this headset was two months ago when Amazon had it for just $600, so keep your eyes on this one over Prime Day for any last minute drops.
Price check: Amazon: $799 | VIVE: $799
HTC Vive Pro 2 headset: now £679 from VIVE UK
Save £100: The deals we've found for the HTC Vive Pro 2 VR are headset-only deals, but you can get a VR Kit for this model too which includes SteamVR tracking base station plus two controllers. There don't seem to be any discounts on the full set unfortunately but you can still bag a deal on the 5K headset alone and upgrade as you go.
The lowest price we've ever seen on this headset was in November 2021 when Amazon listed it for just £569.99, so keep a look out for any Prime Day discounts.
Price check: Amazon: £786.78 | Box £703.56
Prime Day Valve Index deals
Valve Index VR: $1,439.99 at Amazon US
Cheapest price: This high-end VR kit requires a powerful PC to run, but the payoff is worth it to play games on a phenomenal resolution display. Released in 2019, this headset is a few years old but still remains exceptionally high-priced (more than retail) and pretty hard to get ahold of.
Our sister site LiveScience described it as the pinnacle of VR technology, but the price is still too extortionate for our liking. This headset was once being sold as high as $3,000 back in February 2020, so at least it's halved since then.
Price check: Amazon: $1,439.99 | Newegg: $1,680.86
Valve Index VR: now £1,499 at Amazon UK
Save £24: This high-end VR kit requires a powerful PC to run, but the payoff is worth it. Released in 2019, this headset is a few years old but still remains exceptionally high-priced (more than retail) and pretty hard to get ahold of. Our sister site LiveScience described the Valve Index as the pinnacle of VR technology. It used to be priced at £1,549 on Amazon, so this is only a small saving.
Price check: Amazon: £1,499 | Ebay: £1,650
Need to know
What is Prime Day and what can I expect?
Prime Day is an Amazon sale event that will take place for 48 hours only on Tuesday, July 11-12 2023 with amazing deals and savings to be had both exclusively for Prime members, as well as casual Amazon shoppers.
The best part about Amazon Prime Day events is that they often encourage other retailers to get involved too, and reduce their prices so as not to lose out on any sales to Amazon during the limited-time event through competitive pricing.
Which is the best VR headset?
There's no right or wrong answer to this question as it all depends on factors such as your interests and budget. We do have a useful best VR headsets for art or gaming buyers guide to help you make an informed choice, but ultimately the best VR headset is one that's affordable and offers an amazing virtual reality experience to whisk you away from the mundane.
Popular headsets that consumers are buzzed about right now include the Meta Quest 2 (formerly known as the Oculus Quest 2 - they're the same!) as well as the latest Meta Quest Pro headset which comes with a much higher price tag in exchange for advanced specs that are said to offer a "mixed reality" experience with eye-tracking. We're yet to test this one out for ourselves but our sister site Tom's Guide described it as unintuitive.
What's the difference between VR headsets and AR glasses?
The key difference between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) is that the latter involves merging our world with the virtual by bringing fictional characters and environments into our real-world spaces through the use of our camera phones and other mediums - think Pokemon Go, for example.
Virtual reality headsets however are slightly different in that they transport us into new realms and virtual spaces that are totally immersive and in most cases different from the world that we know. VR games are a great way to fully escape and divulge into one of your favourite franchises and feel like you're really part of a game or experience.
