Choosing between two Oculus Rift S PC-Powered VR headsets comes down to condition and price. When you shop for vr gaming hardware accessories, this headset family offers two ways into the same black PC-Powered VR experience: an Open Box unit and a New unit. Both share built-in headphones, room-scale VR support, Mini DisplayPort and USB 3.0 connectivity, and a 110-degree field of view. So the real decision is whether the open-box condition makes the lower price worth it, or whether new-condition status justifies the higher price.
Quick verdict
Choose the open-box Oculus Rift S if the lower listed price is your priority and open-box condition is acceptable. Choose the New Oculus Rift S if you want a new-condition unit and are willing to pay a higher listed price.
Where each wins
The Open Box model wins on listed price: it carries the lower of the two prices. The New model wins on condition, and its product description includes an 80Hz refresh rate and a gyroscope for enhanced sensory input. If those details matter, the new-condition model is the one to consider.
Price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Oculus Rift S (Open Box) | USD 179.00 | |
| Oculus Rift S (New) | USD 269.99 |
Product notes
Oculus Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset - Black (Open Box)
The open-box Oculus Rift S is the one to consider when the lower listed price is your priority. It is the lower-priced of the two units shown in the price comparison. The trade-off is the open-box condition and the description's note that the box has some wear from storage. If that outer-box wear is acceptable, the open-box model gives you the same core feature set without moving to the higher listed price. Like the other unit, no charger is included. The open-box status is the main reason for the price difference, so the decision depends on how much the outer-box wear matters to you.
New Oculus Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset - Black
The new-condition Rift S is the choice if you want the unit sold as new. It is the higher-priced of the two options in the price comparison. The product description includes an 80Hz refresh rate and a gyroscope for enhanced sensory input, giving this model an additional spec to weigh. The trade-off is the price gap: you pay USD 90.99 more than the open-box unit. If new-condition status and those specs are worth the higher listed price, this is the model for you. It suits a shopper who places new condition above the lower price.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Oculus Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset - Black at USD 179.00 if the lower listed price and open-box condition fit your priorities. Choose the New Oculus Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset - Black at USD 269.99 if new-condition status is worth the higher price. Since both headsets share the same core feature set, the decision is about condition and price.
