Oculus Rift S and Quest Now Available for Pre-Order at $400

Virtual reality hasn’t taken off as many had hoped, but Facebook is still forging ahead with its Oculus lineup. The previously announced Oculus Rift S (above right) and Oculus Quest (above left) are now available for pre-order, and they’ll ship next month. Fans of VR will have their choice of a PC-based headset or a standalone VR device that works without a PC. In both cases, pricing starts at an aggressive $399.

The Rift S is the successor to the classic Oculus VR headsets. It plugs into your computer via a DisplayPort and USB 3.0 — it’s basically a fancy monitor that you strap to your face. You’ll need a relatively beefy gaming system to run the Rift S, too. The company suggests at least a GTX 1050Ti or AMD RX 470. You’ll want to be a notch higher for optimal performance, though.

The Oculus Quest starts at $399 with two controllers and a charger. That version has 64GB of storage for games and other content. A 128GB upgrade is yours for another $100.

Pre-orders for both devices are live on the Oculus site right now. The company expects to ship both devices starting May 21st. For more details, read our sister site PCMag’s full Oculus Rift S and Oculus Quest reviews.

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