The weekend is here and if you’re looking for some gaming inspiration, we’ve got you covered!
We’re playing VR this weekend; therefore, we’ve put together this top five list of our favourite VR games for you to get stuck into.
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Take to the skies like never before in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Grab your flight suit, aviators, and VR headset as you command your very own airplane. There are over two million cities and thirty-seven airports for you to venture to as you hone your skills as a pilot. When you’re in the cockpit, you’ll need to be ready for anything as the dynamic real-time weather conditions will keep you on your toes. What’s more, you aren’t limited to just tiny crop planes. You can take control of a huge variety of aircraft, including hefty commercial jets and helicopters.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 1500X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 770 or AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150GB available space | 150GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SteamVR, Oculus PC or Open XR | SteamVR, Oculus PC or Open XR |
Top PC to Play Microsoft Flight Simulator
Refract Gaming Indigo Pre-Built PC
The Refract Gaming Indigo comes equipped with everything you need to play Microsoft Flight Simulator. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D delivers blisteringly fast performance and enhanced efficiency thanks to the intelligent 3D V-Cache. With both 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD, unlock quick loading in-game loading times with no input lag, for an optimised gaming experience. Plus, the RAM is AMD EXPO compatible, meaning you can easily fine-tune the clock speeds for next-level performance. What’s more, the NVIDIA RTX 4080 will render the skies in beautiful realistic quality, complete with buttery-smooth frame rates.
- Pre built PC
- Designed for elite tier gaming and high-quality streaming
- Enjoy playing Microsoft Flight Sim at 115FPS+ at 4K resolutions
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4080
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- AMD EXPO compatible RAM kit
Subnautica
Experience the depths of the ocean like never before in Subnautica VR. After crash landing on an alien planet, your only way to go is to delve down into the depths of the ocean. Your Life Pond will become your home. You’ll need to hunt for food, water, and collect resources from the ocean in order to craft vital items to expand your base on the sea floor. This includes diving gear, lights, habitat modules, and even submersibles. In addition to your battle for survival, you’ll also be tasked with uncovering the mystery behind your crash and this unknown planet.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista or newer | Windows Vista or newer |
| Processor | Intel Haswell 2 Cores 4 Thread CPU or better | Intel Haswell 4 Cores 4 Threads CPU or better |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4600 or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti or equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20GB available space | 20GB available space |
| Additional Notes | VR headset required | VR headset required |
Top PC to Play Subnautica
OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2 Configurable PC
Fight for your survival with ease in Subnautica thanks to the OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2. Utilise both the Intel i5 11400F CPU and 16GB DDR4 RAM to unlock ultra-fast processing speeds and seamless multitasking. Perfect for both work and play. Plus, the NVIDIA RTX 3060, built with Ampere architecture, features RT and Tensor cores, to deliver you photo-realistic visuals, even at the depths of the ocean.
In addition to all of this, the OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2 is a configurable system. You can tailor the base hardware specification to better suit your gaming needs. This includes customising the case and braided cables, upgrading the memory, along with opting for additional storage drives or a Wi-Fi USB adapter.
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable base hardware specification
- As standard includes an Intel i5 11400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
F1 23
Blaze across the finish line in F1 23. Go wheel-to-wheel in a range of intensive races on brand-new and fan-favourite maps from the series. With an in-depth campaign, fast-paced ranked multiplayer, and even story modes such as Braking Point, there is plenty of VR racing action for you to immerse yourself in. You can secure the top spot on the podium in a range of iconic cars from previous and the latest 2023 seasons.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 2130 or AMD FX 4300 | Intel i5 9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 590 | NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 80GB available space/ | 80GB available space/ |
| Additional Notes | VR headset required | VR headset required |
Top PC to Play F1 23
OcUK Gaming Oxygen Configurable PC
Race your way to victory with the OcUK Gaming Oxygen PC. As your pit crew, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU has been designed for high-octane gaming and streaming. You can sit back and enjoy racing on the virtual track whilst simultaneously catching up with the real-time action. What’s more, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti, with next-gen RT and Tensor cores, will render the track in photo-realistic quality. The AI-powered frame rates ensure silky-smooth performance with no display stutter getting in the way of you securing a spot on the podium.
Lastly, as a configurable PC, you can customise the case, upgrade the memory and graphics card, along with selecting additional storage drives for your expanding gaming library.
- Configurable gaming PC
- Includes both an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- Up to 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Both a 500GB M.2 and 1TB SATA SSD
Killer Frequency
In Killer Frequency, go back to the year 1987 in the small-town of Gallows Creek and become late-night radio DJ Forrest Nash. After a new serial killer rolls into town, what started as an ordinary graveyard shift, will soon turn into a matter of life and death. Every phone call counts as you work to solve puzzles and save your callers from being hunted down by this mysterious killer.
We got the chance to play Killer Frequency in VR. Here’s what we thought.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 540 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel Core i5 2400 or AMD FX 6300 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 6GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 730 or AMD Radeon HD 6670 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850 |
| Storage | 2GB available space | 2GB available space |
| Additional Notes | VR headset required | VR headset required |
Top PC to Play Killer Frequency
OcUK Gaming Sabre Configurable Gaming PC
Equipped with the OcUK Gaming Sabre, you’ll have everything to solve these late-night puzzles and save the residents of Gallows Creek. Harness the Intel 12th Gen CPU, with its hybrid core architecture to achieve ultra-fast performance and seamless multitasking. Both of which is backed up Intel Thread Director which ensures the best core is assigned to the job. Plus, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti features integrated support for Ray Tracing and AI DLSS 3.5 to deliver you immersive visuals, along with realistic lighting and shadows. Lastly, with both a 500GB and 1TB M.2 SSDs, you’ll have plenty of space for all your favourite VR games and creative projects.
The OcUK Gaming Sabre is a configurable system. You can choose to customise the case, upgrade the processor, memory, and graphics card, along with opting for additional storage drives.
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable base hardware specification
- Includes an Intel i5 12400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
No Man’s Sky
Explore every corner of the galaxy in No Man’s Sky VR. In this procedurally generated universe, there are countless unique planets for you to explore and secrets to uncover. Whether you are a fighter preying on pirates, a trader hunting for precious resources, or an explorer going above and beyond the frontier, how you venture into this galaxy is entirely up to you. How you survive all depends on the choices you make.
No Man’s Sky has had somewhat of a whirlwind redemption arc. We took a closer look at how developers brought No Man’s Sky back from the world of game breaking bugs and poor reviews.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 – 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 or equivalent |
| Memory | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 1060 or AMD RX 470 |
| Storage | 15GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SteamVR required |
Top PC to Play No Man’s Sky
Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-Built PC
Traverse the universe in style with the Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-Built PC. Harness the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU to unlock blisteringly fast performance in both gaming and streaming alike. You can game and create with virtually no interruptions, with up to 32GB DDR5 RAM ensuring quick loading times. What’s more, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 puts you at the centre of your space exploration in No Man’s Sky. Utilise support for Ray Tracing and AI DLSS 3.5 to enjoy hyper-realistic visuals and AI-powered smooth frame rates.
- Pre built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and streaming
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Includes a three-year warranty which covers parts and labour
Much-Needed VR Accessories
Your weekend spent gaming is incomplete without those much-needed VR accessories.
HTC Vive Pro Full Kit
- Full VR kit
- Includes HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset, controllers,. and SteamVR base station
- Supports up to 2880 x 1600 resolution
- 90Hz refresh rate
- Includes 3D spatial audio
HTC Vive XR Elite All-in-One Gaming System
- Includes HTC Vive XR Elite VR headset and controllers
- Supports up to 3840 x 1920 resolution
- 90Hz refresh rate
- Up to two hours of battery life
- Adjustable strap for enhanced comfort
Want to shop for more must-have VR accessories and headsets? You can do just that by clicking the button below.
Don’t know where to start when it comes to PC and console VR? We’ve got an in-depth guide all about VR to help you get started.
Coming to VR
Looking for even more VR gaming inspiration this weekend? Our dedicated ‘Coming to VR’ series has got you covered.
What Will You Be Playing This Weekend?
What VR games will you be playing this weekend? Let us know in the comments.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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