The most common VR accessories are covers and interfaces. These are seperate pieces you attach onto your headset for a number of benefits. The main reason people decide to get a third-party cover or foam interface is for the extra comfort, the materials are often much softer than those found on the original headset (depending on the headset, of course). The HTC Vive, for example, was widely regarded as being rather uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. The third party covers and foams for the Vive really do make a world of difference!
Is it worth buying VR accessories?
If you’re a big VR gamer or you spend a lot of time in VR for work, accessories are definitely worth buying!
What accessory is the most important?
There’s no real “essential” VR accessory, however the most popular and in our opinion the most useful is a replacement cover. Depending on your headset, the third-party covers can make your VR sessions so much more comfortable.
How can I protect my headset?
Protecting your headset from dust and other dirt is overlooked by so many VR gamers. You can pick up a universal VR cover that will protect your headset from dust for only $5 here.
Do accessories work with all headsets?
No! It is important to make sure that the accessory you buy is compatible with your VR headset. Even if the accessory is for the same brand. Most Oculus Rift accessories will not work for Oculus Quest and vice versa.