# Affordable PC VR Headsets The Oculus Rift S Boasts Five Separate and Integrated Sensors By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-vr-headset References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/oculus-rift-s-release-info) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPz9KFXWTk) [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-glasses) announced its newest PC VR headset that is designed to bring a seamless virtual reality entertainment experience to your home. The Oculus Rift S boasts a fast-switch LCD display, an adjustable head strap, as well as a 3.5-millimeter audio jack for headphones. One of the more exciting features of the PC VR headset, however, is the five built-in sensors that render the set-up of external sensors obsolete. As a result, the device will introduce the "capability of free-roaming, [room-scale VR gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-one-core)." The Oculus Rift S is also made available at a "relatively affordable price." Set to be made available to consumers sometime in Spring 2019, the virtual reality-enabling device will retail for $399 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seamless Virtual Reality:** The Oculus Rift S offers a seamless virtual reality entertainment experience in the comfort of one's home, opening up opportunities for immersive and interactive applications in gaming, education, and training. - **Integrated Sensor Technology:** The built-in sensors on the Oculus Rift S provide a superior tracking experience, eliminating the need for external sensors and enabling free-roaming, room-scale VR gaming. This creates potential for enhanced VR experiences in entertainment, tourism, and architecture. - **Affordable PC VR Headsets:** The affordable price point of $399 USD for the Oculus Rift S makes high-quality PC VR accessible to a wider audience, presenting opportunities in the healthcare, real estate, and retail industries for virtual simulations, remote collaboration, and product visualization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The seamless virtual reality experience and room-scale capabilities of PC VR headsets like the Oculus Rift S offer disruptive innovation opportunities for immersive gaming experiences, attracting both gamers and game developers. - **Education:** Integrated sensor technology in PC VR headsets introduces new possibilities for interactive and immersive educational experiences, enabling learners to explore virtual environments, conduct experiments, and engage in virtual field trips. - **Retail:** Affordable PC VR headsets like the Oculus Rift S can revolutionize the retail industry by providing customers with virtual try-on experiences, interactive product demonstrations, and virtual storefronts, enhancing the shopping experience and increasing sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md) - [Compact Featherlight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigscreen-beyond-headset.md) - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Accessible High-Performance VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varjo-aero-vr-headset.md) - [Personal Computer-Based VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computerbased-vr-headsets.md) - [Industry-Leading VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-vision.md) - [Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-3.md) - [Lightweight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-vr-headset.md) - [Virtual Reality Headset Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-vr2-adapter.md)