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Where to tryout/demo VR headsets? (aussie.zone)
submitted 11 months ago by Fluid@aussie.zone to c/australia@aussie.zone
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Looking at picking up a quest 3, but want to try one out before I buy. Doesn’t seem like the usual places (JB, EB, department stores) offer any way to test them? Does anyone know of retailers who have demos?

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[–] andyMFK@reddthat.com 3 points 11 months ago

I certainly don't want to encourage buying a Facebook product, but just buy it and return it if you don't like it?

[–] UnbrokenTaco@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

It might depend where you are. If you want to try that specific headset, you could ask on vr Facebook pages etc. I recall VR meet ups used to have headsets being used for demos.

Otherwise, there are sometimes vr arcades where you can pay to use a headset. You can call them and ask which ones they have

[–] communication 2 points 11 months ago

Some libraries have headsets you can loan, which can be a great option.

Like another commenter said, VR arcades are pretty widespread and affordable. In my area, though, most of them use HTC Vive or Valve Index. I don't think I've ever seen Meta headsets anywhere.