Best VR Headsets For 2020: Half-Life: Alyx Compatibility And More

With Half-Life: Alyx planned to release in March 2020, the future of VR gaming is the most exciting it's been in quite some time. The fact that Valve is making a big, AAA VR game is only eclipsed by the fact that Alyx will be the first entry in the Half-Life series since 2007. And because of that, interest in VR has spiked considerably. Valve's own Index headset has been out of stock for quite some time, but the company recently announced that it would be restocking its Valve Index VR headset inventory on March 9 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. It doesn't expect stock to last long, and any orders that are placed after the initial inventory runs out will be fulfilled in order of placement.

Yes, the Valve Index is a popular VR headset, but it's not the only one out there. Each headset has unique qualities and accessories, and it can be an intimidating purchase if you're not already plugged into the VR community. That's why we're on the case to help you figure out which of the best VR headsets is right for you depending on your needs.

Whether you're looking for a VR headset you can play anywhere, the most high-end headset for your game room, or something in between, there are plenty of options to choose from. While the early days of VR had us choosing between the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, more companies have entered the space with their own headsets. Oculus has stepped out on its own with the all-in-one Quest VR headset, Samsung created a Windows Mixed Reality headset out of the Samsung HMD Odyssey+, and Sony released its PS4-only PlayStation VR.

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