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Here's how the top VR headsets compare

Not only is virtual reality actually happening, you'll have the choice of three different VR headsets to choose from!

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They all take you to weird and wonderful worlds, and you can play some pretty sweet games with them, too. At the same time, they're each very different.

For example, the HTC Vive lets you walk around in a virtual world by actually walking in reality, but it's super expensive. The Oculus Rift is less expensive, but you can't move as much as the Vive. Then there's the PlayStation VR, which doesn't need a super-powerful and expensive computer — it works with your PlayStation 4 console!

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The HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, and Oculus Rift (from left to right). Skye Gould/Tech Insider
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Skye Gould/Tech Insider

Check out the main differences between each of the VR headsets you'll be able to buy by the end of this year:

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