Purchasing Example for a Portable VR Station
This page provides a list of recommended equipment and budget considerations.
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This page provides a list of recommended equipment and budget considerations.
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To set up a portable VR station, the following components are recommended. You should also consider your need for extension cords, wire strips and double-sided tape, as these can make assembly and setup much easier.
Here’s a breakdown of the items and estimated costs:
1
$900 - $1,200
A portable VR headset, in the Meta Quest series (at least MQ2)
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$500 - $550
A long (16ft/5m) USB-C cable compatible with VR headset and PC. (At least USB 3.2 protocol)
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$60 - $70
A lightweight 43" 4K smart TV for display, with a VESA size matching the TV stand (usually 200 by 200 VESA)
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$150 - $290
A sturdy mobile stand suitable for the 43'' display (See image below)
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$150 - $250
A charging dock compatible with the selected VR headset controllers (MQ 2/3/3s etc). Note that the headset charges while connected to the PC, so usually a controller charger is the only required equipment.
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$60 - $70
An upgraded VR head strap to improve VR headset comfort during extended use.
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$50 - $70
Sanitary covers for hygiene.
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$30 - $40
Sanitary wipes
For cleaning the silicone cover between usage
1 pack
(Probably in stock in house)
A laptop with a high-performance CPU, 16GB RAM, RTX graphics card, and SSD storage. See .