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Best VR Headset for No Man’s Sky Beyond in 2019

· August 14, 2019 ·

Best VR Headset for No Man’s Sky Beyond Windows Central 2019

The No Man’s Sky Beyond update brings PC VR support via SteamVR to your space exploration dreams, and if you want to get up close to the action, you’re going to want a quality, head-mounted, PC-based display. The HTC Vive should check the most boxes, offering up external room-scale tracking, the option for wireless connectivity, and an AMOLED display that will make alien worlds truly vibrant.

Best Overall: HTC Vive

The HTC Vive is by no means as new as the Oculus Rift S or Valve Index, but it still offers a stellar VR experience at a competitive price. The package includes all you need to get started, including Vive head-mounted display (HMD), two motion controllers, and two base stations that are crucial for precise room-scale tracking.

The Vive has dual AMOLED displays with a combined resolution of 2160×1200, and its 90Hz refresh rate offers smooth visuals. The vibrant world of No Man’s Sky is going to look great in the headset, and you’ll be able to manually adjust interpupillary distance (IPD) for a better custom fit. Setup is going to take longer than with the Rift S due to the external base stations, but once complete, you’ll be able to enjoy near-perfect tracking no matter how or where you’re situated in your VR space. If you’d like to experience No Man’s Sky standing up, this is crucial.

Adding to the benefit of the HTC Vive is an available wireless adapter. This small accessory removes the need for a cable running from your headset back to your PC, giving you the freedom to move around in your VR space without a cable to trip or tangle.

Pros:

  • 90Hz refresh rate for dual AMOLED displays
  • Manual IPD adjustment
  • Precise external tracking
  • Wireless adapter optional
  • Costs less than Valve Index

Cons:

  • Costs more than Oculus Rift S
  • Longer setup due to external trackers

Best Overall

The right mix for No Man’s Sky Beyond

Wireless connectivity options, dual AMOLED displays with 90Hz refresh rate, and precise external tracking make the Vive a strong contender.

Runner-Up: Oculus Rift S

The Oculus Rift S is an updated version of the original Rift CV1, complete with redesigned internal audio, single LCD display with 2560×1440 resolution, and 80Hz refresh rate. It’s not going to offer quite the same picture as the AMOLED displays in the Vive and the refresh rate isn’t quite as high, but it’s still an impressive system that costs quite a bit less. IPD adjustments are unfortunately handled at a software level, so if you’re outside the optimal range (somewhere around 64mm) you might experience discomfort.

The Rift S is easy to set up thanks to tracking being handled by five built-in sensors instead of external trackers. Touch controller tracking has been improved since the release of the Rift S, but you might still see the controllers bug out, especially if your hands move out of sight of the headset’s sensors. Here, you’re getting convenience over precision. As for the controllers themselves, they’re impressive pieces of hardware, no doubt second only to the controllers available with the Valve Index.

You’ll get full room-scale support from the Rift S, though there’s no wireless solution available for the Rift S. You’re stuck with a five-meter tether back to your PC, though there are suspension systems available to get it off the floor. You can also extend your cable by six feet for about $15.

Pros:

  • Competitive price
  • No external sensors required
  • High-resolution display
  • Touch controllers offer some finger detection
  • Halo headband system is comfortable

Cons:

  • No wireless connectivity option
  • No manual IPD adjustment
  • Lower 80Hz refresh rate

Runner-Up

Great price, great VR experience

The Oculus Rift S delivers a stellar room-scale experience for a competitive price. Go with it if you’d like the most convenience.

Best Premium: Valve Index

Valve’s own Index VR system is altogether an impressive achievement, and it’s available to purchase in bundles or individual pieces based on other hardware you already own. Have a Vive’s base stations already? Grab the headset and controllers for about $749. Just want the headset to use with original Vive controllers? The headset costs about $499. For the complete setup, you’re looking at dropping about $999, however, making it the most expensive option.

Why so much? The Index uses two LCD panels with 1440×1600 resolution for a crisp image. This is the same resolution as the Vive Pro, but instead of two subpixels there are three, which provides far less screen-door effect for a clearer picture. On top of that, the Index boasts a 120Hz refresh rate (can be pushed up to 144Hz) and a higher field of view than the Vive and Rift S. IPD adjustments can also be handled manually, allowing more people to find an ideal fit.

The Index controllers actually strap to your hand and detect all fingers, giving you more freedom and a more natural feel. They’re tracked by dual base stations for extra precision when playing in a room-scale setup. The tracking will also translate to the comfortable headset, which does not yet have a wireless solution and must be tethered back to your PC with a cable.

Pros:

  • High refresh rate and resolution
  • Manual IPD adjustments
  • Index controllers offer full finger detection
  • Precise external tracking
  • Comfortable headset fit

Cons:

  • Longer setup time
  • Considerably more expensive
  • No wireless solution

Best Premium

Unbeatable display and controllers

The Valve Index costs considerably more than the Vive and Rift S, but if you want the best display and controllers, this is what you want.

Bottom line

While all three of the VR headsets listed above are going to get you into No Man’s Sky Beyond, the HTC Vive brings the best combination of features and price. The dual AMOLED displays have a 90Hz refresh rate and combined 2160×1200 resolution, IPD adjustments can be handled manually for a better fit for more people, and external base stations offer precise tracking for a room-scale setup.

The motion controllers might not be as advanced as the Rift S Touch controllers, but you can add Valve’s Index controllers to the original Vive. If wireless VR also sounds appealing, only the Vive has an optional accessory available that removes the need for cables running from your headset to your PC.

We’re waiting to test Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) with No Man’s Sky Beyond for a true idea of how it works. As of right now there doesn’t seem to be mention of official support. It should technically run together thanks to SteamVR integration with WMR, but it’s unclear whether there will be kinks to work out like we’ve seen with some other titles.

Credits — The team that worked on this guide

Cale Hunt Cale Hunt is a staff writer at Windows Central. He focuses mainly on PC, laptop, and accessory coverage, as well as the emerging world of VR. He is an avid PC gamer and multi-platform user, and he spends most of his time either tinkering with or writing about tech.

Russell Holly is a Contributing Editor at Windows Central. He lives for the shiniest new thing and loves explaining its potential to improve your life. Whatever you do, don’t tell his spouse about the drawer full of tech under the bed.

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