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The recommended retail price varies by country. In the U.S., the original price was $599, but you can now find it for $399.

It’s available in the UK for £399. Given the exchange rate, the U.S. price remains a better deal as you can expect to lose a significant amount of money during conversion. However, if a UK deal offers the Oculus Rift plus accessories or another bundle for £399, then it may be worth eating the cost of the exchange rate compared to spending $399 alone in the United States.

Remember that most retailers update Oculus prices every day to keep up with their competitors, so the likelihood of finding one for less than the RRP is high as long as you keep on top of prices.

Compatibility remains an issue with the Oculus, but fortunately, there’s no need to fly blind.

Download the Oculus Rift compatibility tool to your computer to see whether your current system will run Oculus.

Requirements are no longer as stringent as they once were, but you’re unlikely to be able to run the device on an old or standard PC. In fact, you wouldn’t want to because the experience would suffer dramatically.

Do you know your computer’s current specs? Here’s what Oculus requires at a minimum:

Don’t expect to use an Oculus Rift with your Xbox shortly. While Microsoft and Oculus continue to collaborate on other projects because of the PC connection, Xbox use isn’t yet on the table – yet.  There’s potential in the future for a Microsoft/Oculus-compatible controller for the Xbox One.

In fact, Xbox users are out in the cold almost entirely. While Microsoft remains busy at work on its HoloLens VR project, it’s not a flagship Xbox product. However, the company’s decision to keep HoloLens separate may be an indication that a future partnership with Oculus Rift and Xbox is a possibility or even already in the works.

PlayStation owners have their own VR option with the PlayStation VR headset. Oculus users need not apply.

As for using Oculus Rift on your phone, don’t even think about it. Oculus requires serious processing power and sophisticated software. VR experiences for phones exist with Samsung Gear VR being the best known, but no gold standard VR hardware is anywhere near ready to pair with the likes of a mobile phone or device.

Buy Oculus Rift, and you’ll get a fantastic bit of tech. But every Oculus benefits from the accessories now available.

Oculus makes some of these accessories including the Oculus Touch and Oculus Sensor.

Don’t forget about practical accessories that protect your Oculus and make your whole gaming experience more manageable. Some accessories to consider include:

Saw a sweet deal on Amazon UK or another global Amazon site? Read this before you buy.

You’ll want to ensure you score a significant discount before buying in a currency stronger than your own. Why? Because your savings may get eaten by bank fees assessed to change currencies. There are ways around this, like opening a multi-currency account with a company like Transferwise.

Additionally, you’ll need to watch out for currency conversion rates and shipping costs. Moreover, your package may be flagged by customs when it arrives in your country, and the government will hold it hostage and until you pay the required customs and import taxes.

Buy an Oculus Rift from the UK or EU, and you’ll get one with a different voltage to the U.S. system. You’ll need an adaptor or converter to charge your new device. While EU/UK/US electronics like the Oculus Rift shouldn’t be a problem, you might struggle if you find yourself with an Asian charger.

These things affect battery life and quality, so while the short-term solution seems simple, it may damage your product in the long-run.