First of all, let's make it clear that you don't just buy it, you connect it to any PC and everything is fine. It requires a fairly powerful machine. You can see the requirements on their website.

The experience is very good. The headset fits well, it is adjustable. Good sound.

There are several free programs and games that someone can try.

Personally, after a while, it strained my eyes, so I would advise taking at least a 10-minute break every hour, maybe even every half hour.

Additionally, there is the door effect, meaning that due to the resolution, at first it will seem like you are looking through a thin wire. (You can Google it to see images) but after a while, the brain gets used to it and ignores it.

The price is outrageously high. I bought it from America ($350) along with the controllers (which are worth it as an experience, especially for games) and two motion sensors, something that currently costs around €900 here!

With special software, you can also watch 3D movies.

The final verdict: Do not buy it! Not at this price. VR technology is developing rapidly and there is good competition. At the same time, other strong companies are entering the market, such as Pimax VR, which has released a headset with a 4K resolution at a good price and is preparing to go up to 8K!

I want to write my opinions about the product as a casual gamer and a bit of a gadget enthusiast. Before purchasing it, I was a bit skeptical about what to expect, but when I tried it for the first time, my jaw dropped to the floor and it blew my mind! Unfortunately, words cannot describe the experience one has when wearing these glasses. It's an incredible experience that you can't go back from. I can no longer play games on a regular computer, watch movies on my 4K-3D TV, or even watch a 3D movie at the cinema. They all seem "insufficient" now. It's no longer just "watching a movie," it's like being inside the movie. Get ready to experience emotions and adrenaline like never before. What you saw in sci-fi movies about virtual reality is now a reality.

Let me tell you how it is. The device has many disadvantages, but also many advantages. Starting with what the device is and what it does. Because I have read countless articles and none of them accurately describe what this thing actually does! The device doesn't just display 360 videos that you can find all over YouTube. It takes it one step further and allows you to see in 3D. You can perceive the depth of objects, what is near and what is far. It's like being inside a 3D cinema, except you can look around you, behind you, above you, etc. (you'll feel a real thrill when you're on the twentieth floor and looking down). But it doesn't stop there. In addition to all of the above, you can also see stereoscopically! You can move left, right, up, down, and see objects from the corresponding angles. Imagine being in front of a vase and being able to walk (actual walking, not with a controller) around it, see it from above, from below, and get as close as you want to see the details. Simply mind-blowing. But wait, there's more! If you have the Oculus Touch, you can interact with what you see (press buttons, hit objects, hold them in your hands, throw them away, shoot with real weapons, etc.). Some notable applications include becoming a sculptor or painter of 3D masterpieces or entering the Matrix and experiencing scenes from the movie (SUPERHOTVR), dodging bullets and killing enemies with real weapons.

The disadvantages:
-The screen resolution is decent. As a friend mentioned below, it resembles a CRT screen. I don't mean that the graphics are pixelated, but you can see black lines horizontally and vertically. However, the graphics themselves are very good and realistic. You can adjust settings to improve them, but only to a certain extent. (We can't expect anything better at this time, as better image quality would require at least 8K resolution. There is a device like that (STARVR), but there are no computers that can run it.)

-The field of view is quite good, but you can see the device's casing around the edges. After a while, you don't pay much attention to it, but it still needs improvement.

-The device is quite heavy and becomes uncomfortable after a short period of use. We're talking about half a kilogram...

-The cable is annoying and constantly gets tangled around your feet (the other components are wireless).

-The device may not fit well on all heads. Especially the area where it connects to the nose leaves a gap that allows light to pass through.

-The lenses constantly get dirty and it has an immediate impact on what you see.

-The content is currently limited. Most applications also require payment and downloading (we're talking about a lot of gigabytes).

-You need to be careful in your surroundings because you can easily get injured since you are really absorbed by the VR. At one point, I bent down to avoid a plane coming towards me and I fell down!

-At first, it takes a few hours of use as the brain cannot combine what it sees with what it feels (moving while being still, etc.) and it causes nausea.

-The package currently sold in Greece does not include the Oculus Touch controllers. Unfortunately, most (and better) applications require them to run, and the experience also improves.

-Also, the package does not include 3 sensors (only one) that are required for real VR.

Because I happen to own the Oculus Touch, I can confidently tell you that the experience with the controllers improves by 10 levels. Not one, not two. Ten! They are necessary if you want to interact with what you see and to run real VR applications. Without them, they simply don't run. Not to mention that you'll get some exercise while playing!

Of course, personally, I don't regret the purchase I made because I'm living amazing experiences. It also helped me overcome my fear of heights!

If you're not gamers, I would recommend turning to the new SAMSUNG VR if you have a Samsung mobile phone (or by buying a used Galaxy S7 - not S8, not edge, not S6. Specifically, the regular Galaxy S7 because it has the best VR, or even better, wait for the new NOTE 8 with a 4K screen) which is quite cheap and offers a good level of experience (360 content). Under no circumstances should you consider comparing it to the Oculus.

If you have the money and you're in my situation, buy the package with the Oculus Touch from abroad, otherwise, wait for it to come to Greece. Without the Touch, the Rift is simply USELESS.

I am in the PC gaming space, especially in flight simulators, since the late 80s and I have to admit that VR is the most impressive technology I have experienced so far!!! No matter how many comments you read or videos you watch, they really cannot capture even a fraction of the experience one gets from VR!!
However, this particular technology still has a long way to go to provide the ideal experience. The main problem is the resolution, even though the nominal resolution is 1080×1200 per eye, the actual resolution is much lower, personally it reminds me of a CRT screen from the 90s. Especially if you come from a 1440p or higher IPS screen, the low resolution of the Rift will be quite disappointing!
Also, motion sickness is a concern at first, but it significantly diminishes over time, especially if the graphics card can maintain 90 fps or close to that number.
The device has quality materials and is comfortable on the head as long as you don't wear glasses, that's when things start to get difficult! A pleasant surprise was the built-in headphones which produce high-quality sound!!!
In conclusion, VR is here to stay and it is the next big thing in gaming, but whether it is worth investing in this technology right now, at 800 euros, the answer is probably NO!!!