Worth buying any of the older VR headsets?

[Kane99]

I've been seeing a lot of older VR headsets on Facebook marketplace as of late, going for around $100-$150, for stuff like older Oculus Rift models, before it became the Meta Quest we know it today. I assume a lot of these older VR headsets still work great, but are limited in what they can play. Would it be worth getting something like the Oculus Rift S, which I saw on FB marketplace for around $150 or so. Should I save up for a Meta Quest 3 or pick up one of these older models instead?

I'm kind of tempted to pick up one just to see if it's on par with the Quest 2 or 3 even. If it's not worth picking up, I assume then that these VR headsets are going to become obsolete faster. 

[killamch89]

I'd go for something modern when it comes to VR headsets because in a year or two, they become obsolete and aren't compatible with newer games. Sony VR headsets are an example of this concept.

[Lens]

@killamch89You made a valid point about older VR headsets becoming obsolete very quickly. This is the reason why it's very essential to consider the limitations and compatibility issues you might face in the future. 

 

Edited August 19 by Lens

[Button]

There is need to consider the future-proofing whenever you want to invest in VR technology. It's crucial to be aware of the potential limitations and compatibility issues especially in the future.