MENA market development: 2021 will continue to be the year of VR gaming
Video-gaming will continue to drive the majority of Middle East North Africa (MENA) revenues from VR devices and services in 2021. According to regional sources, the estimated MENA VR gaming market is currently valued at nearly US$1.5 billion and is expected to grow further, with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region making up the majority of growth. In both game and enterprise applications, the Middle East is one of the fastest growing and most promising regions for VR. Countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have seen customers adopt head-mounted displays (HMD), an integrated component of many gaming and corporate use VR programs.
Most Recommended Headset To Buy In 2021
It’s pretty hard to enjoy the best of your VR games without having a decent headset with you. Although the device’s quality and graphic level matter a lot, an important role is also played by the headset that you are using.
At the same time, most video gamers seem to struggle to find the best headset for their needs and budgets not only because several new models look pretty similar, but also because the VR technology keeps evolving and the companies that produce headsets also update their models every year.
We want to give you some useful pieces of advice to avoid you wasting time looking for the best headset for you. The following headsets are currently the most recommended high-quality models to buy in 2021 for a great home gaming experience:
Oculus Quest 2
This headset model comes as a self-contained product that is an updated version of the Oculus 2019 Quest. As the forerunner model, Oculus Quest 2 maintains all the quality and design of Quest headsets adding some important improvements in the screen, weight, and comfort. But probably one of the main reasons why Oculus Quest 2 is one of the topmost sold and targeted products in this field is because of its attractive price range. This headset model price goes from $299 to $399, which is one of the lowest price ranges for high-quality VR headsets for home gaming at any modern PC.
Oculus Quest 2 headsets come with a resolution of 1,832 by 1,920 per eye, a refresh rate of 90 Hz, and motion detection of 6DOF. This headset model can support high-frame rates for an impressively smooth gaming experience. By far, Oculus Quest 2 is one of the best products in its market for home VR console games.
HP Reverb G2
Those who seek only the highest resolution VR headset should take a look at the new HP Reverb G2. This model of headset provides the gamers with great audio along with a comfortable design. The image quality is probably one of the top features of HP Reverb G2, which is a headset model recommended for serious VR gamers. HP Reverb G2 is packed with a per-eye resolution of 2,160. The built-in camera-based room tracking feature is another relevant aspect of this headset. Also, the room tracking feature is easier to set up than other models in the same price range ($399 up to $650).
HP Reverb G2 is more a Microsoft Windows Mixed Reality headset that is thought for the Windows 10 VR ambiance.
Vive Focus 3
If you don’t mind spending a bunch of extra money, Vive Focus 3 is surely the best investment you can make when buying a headset. Its average cost is around $1,300, but its quality level and screen graphic power have no parallel. Vive Focus 3 is fully worth that extra money. It’s the most well-built and equipped standalone headset that you can currently find in the market. Also, Vive Focus 3 is an excellent product not only for passionate videogamers but also for businesses and developers who want to improve their work experience.
This headset model comes with an internal storage of 128GB that you can expand up to 2TB with a micro SD card. The resolution for this headset is another feature: 2,448 per eye. The 2×2.88-inch LCD screen is also designed to give you the best experience, while the refresh rate is 90 Hz.
VR Video Games To Play With VR Headset
Without a doubt, VR has a really high-level reputation among video gamers. Since the technology of VR can be used for packing impressively engaging games of all types like Half-Life: Alyx, Star Wars, Real VR Fishing, Epic Roller Coasters, Robo Recall, Void racer. Many gamblers in the Middle East region love getting the best of a realistic casino experience while placing bets at the games.
VR technology is an ever-evolving pool of innovative projects that match the needs of the gaming industry very well. Also, the investments made to develop this technology are encouraging and keep spinning the industry further. We all should expect new developments of VR applied to the video gaming segment.