€449 / stuff.tv/ErazerVR
■ Microsoft is trying to make VR cheaper with mixed reality – and Medion is here to help. Just note that, as with the Acer unit we reviewed last month, there isn’t really anything ‘mixed’ about it: for the moment you’ll only be exploring virtual worlds, not blending the real and the digital.
■ Medion’s MR headset is built to Microsoft’s exact specs – meaning that, looks aside, there’s not much to set it apart. There’s one hang-up, though: it’s not comfortable to wear for long sessions.
■ This kit is as bare-bones as they get, with just the headset, controllers and cables in the box, so you’ll need your own headphones. On the plus side, because there are no sensors to plug in – thanks to…