With Facebook’s rebranding under the name Meta, interest in Virtual Reality (VR) has been on the rise.
Speculation around the potential of this technology, especially how it could change our work lives, has also grown.
With a VR headset, you can jump into a completely different world while still sitting down in your living room.
Read more: What is Facebook’s metaverse and how could it work?
It’s no wonder then that VR headsets are set to be the most popular gift among gamers this Christmas, according to video game retailer GAME.
New research from GAME has analysed Google search volumes and market share data to reveal which console is best for this rapidly growing technology and what you can buy for your loved ones this holiday season.
Why should I buy a VR headset for Christmas?
VR is slowly growing in market share
Aside from the fact that VR headsets are quite cool to play with, data suggest their popularity is rising rapidly.
Estimates from Oberlo suggest that from 2018 to 2022, the number of monthly VR users will have increased by 75.7 per cent.
Physical demand for the technology has also spiked, especially during the pandemic when people were spending more time indoors.
Search volumes for VR headsets have increased by 5800 per cent in the past year, suggesting the interactive experience of the tech is growing in demand.
The most popular VR devices
The Oculus Quest is the most searched for device this year
So you’ve decided to buy a VR headset but aren’t sure which one will suit your needs?
Thankfully, GAME has narrowed down the most popular devices to help you make a decision.
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The Oculus Quest 2, owned by Facebook, is currently the most sought-after VR headset with over 22,000 monthly searches and a further 12,100 for ‘VR Quest 2’.
This suggests that Oculus is the most in-demand VR console this Christmas.
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One reason for this could be that the Oculus Quest headsets don’t need an external console to run its games, making it a good entry-level headset at an affordable price compared to the competition.
Following the Oculus device is the PlayStation VR headset – released in 2016 this headset works with PS4s and PS5s, making it the perfect gift for someone who already owns one of those consoles.
After the PlayStation VR is the Valve Index (27,100 searches), the HP Reverb G2 (14,800 searches), and the HTC Vive Cosmos (1,900 searches).
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