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Immerse yourself in the best early Black Friday VR headset deals ahead of the annual sales events as some of the best models are discounted.

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Discover the best early Black Friday VR headset deals with our round-up ahead fo the annual sales event.

Virtual reality is more accessible and affordable than ever so you don't need to break the bank to get your hands on one of the best VR headsets. In this guide, we've sourced the early Black Friday VR headset deals from reputable retailers exclusively and we've reviewed several of the models, so you can rely on the price and the quality you find below. At times, VR headset discounts can be hard to spot, so where offers aren't available, we've included our favorites along with their lowest price. For more early Black Friday deals, check out our Black Friday space gifts guide.

A VR headset is a great way to entertain yourself, but it can also be a great tool for education and experiences. Once you're done scrolling through the discounts in this guide, it could be worth looking at the best VR space games and VR space experiences, including how to explore the International Space Station. We keep this guide updated throughout the year so when new VR headset deals go live, you'll find them here and we'll remove any expired discounts. That goes for the build-up to and during Black Friday too.

It's important to do your research before purchasing, to know exactly what you're buying and if where you're buying it from is reliable or not. It's always worth checking out the specs and performance of a headset before you get it, so you know if it's what you're looking for or not. To make navigation easier, this guide is split into sections but, for the best early Black Friday VR headset deals, scroll down below.

Save $150 on the best overall headset on the market, the Meta Quest 3. It offers performance, games, experiences and value for money. This option also comes with controllers. It sits at the top of our best VR headsets guide and you can check out our Meta Quest 3 review too.

Note: This bundle comes with "Batman: Arkham Shadow" and a three-month free trial of Meta Quest Plus.

Save over $220 on a VR headset that features in our best VR headsets guide as the best hybrid model out there, the HTC Vive XR Elite. It's excellent for both VR and AR, has 1920x1920 resolution per eye, has a lightweight design and it comes with controllers too.

This is the same VR headset as the one above, it's a top, top model. This deal is a $100 saving along with four accessories.

Save Nearly $300 on what we think is the best high-resolution VR headset. It features in our best VR headsets guide and you can check out our HTC Vive Pro 2 review for full details.

Save 17% and get a head strap to add comfort to your Meta Quest 2 experience. While it's highly rated among tens of thousands of reviews, what makes this deal stand out is you can save a further 10% by applying the coupon.

This is a protective set of accessories that include a silicone face cover, a shell cover for your VR, a grip cover for touch controllers and a protective lens cover. Apply a coupon to save a further 5%.

Save £100 on what we think is the best hybrid VR headset on the market. That means it is brilliant for both virtual reality and augmented reality and it has a sleek and compact design.

Note: This is the same deal as the U.S. deal.

Save £100: Vive might have released the HTC Vive Pro 2, but the HTC Vive Pro remains a powerful high-end headset. And, you get two months of VIVEPORT INFINITY.

Save £170 on an excellent headset that comes with an awesome-looking limited edition livery as well as everything you need to complete your set-up.

In this section, you'll find the best available prices on models from Meta which is a division of Facebook (specializing in virtual reality headsets). While there isn't a great deal of selection here, both headsets are of high quality. It's worth noting the Meta Rift S has been discontinued so you might have a tougher time getting a good deal on one. The Meta Quest 3 is the new kid on the block, and it's a really impressive model for the money you pay.

Meta also has its Meta Quest 2, model, which we reviewed and we think is very good value for money. If you're searching for a reliable headset that has access to loads of games and won't break the bank, the Meta Quest 2 could be the best cheap VR headset out there.

Note: Meta VR headsets were formerly known as Oculus.

Here we have Valve virtual reality headsets. We feature just one headset in this section but thankfully, it's an exceptional headset. It also comes with Half Life Alyx, which is regarded as the best virtual reality game out there.

The Valve Index is a high-quality product. You may spend a bit more than with other VR sets, but if you're willing to spend the extra bit of cash you will end up with something that reflects that and doesn't disappoint. Bonus points if you can find it at a discounted price.

This section contains the most products in one section in this guide, and they're all from HTC. The four different headsets that feature here show the company's ability to produce high-quality products consistently and we've picked the best ones to cover everyone's budget.

HTC has been in the VR headset game longer than most, and it knows how to make a great VR headset. The HTC Vive Pro 2 is at the higher end of most people's budget but does have that extra quality whilst headsets like HTC Vive Cosmos Elite and the Cosmos are a bit less pricey and offer a fantastic VR experience.

PSVR, aka PlayStation Virtual Reality, is Sony's own proprietary VR headset for PlayStation consoles. That means it only works with PS4 and PS5 but this headset is nevertheless great because it offers players a new way to play and adds an entirely new dimension to some of people's favorite games on the console.

The headset has proven to be a popular way to play new games and experience virtual reality, so much so that Sony released the PSVR 2.

HP might be better known for its computers and printers, but it also makes a fantastic VR headset — the HP Reverb G2. It's the only VR product in the HP line at the moment, but it offers great specs and high-quality gaming.There is also a buffed-up version of the G2 called the HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition. This includes a load of state-of-the-art sensors, but it's not really meant for gaming or other everyday applications. We'd recommend saving the cash and sticking with the normal version.

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