Top 4 virtual reality headsets released in the next year

Some techies are dubbing 2015 the year of virtual reality. Partly that's due to the roll-out of VR headsets designed to be used with smartphones. But it is also in anticipation of dedicated goggles from heavy hitters, especially the much-hyped Oculus Rift, due out early next year. Among those drawing attention are:

Scheduled for release in the first half of next year, the Morpheus is designed to work with PlayStation 4. It features a 5.7-inch organic light-emitting diode screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, which will help eliminate motion sickness. Sony reportedly has some of the best game studios developing content for Morpheus.

The Vive is a VR headset made in collaboration with Valve, the PC gaming giant behind hits such as Half-Life and Portal. Due in shops by the end of the year, the headset features two 1080 x 1200 screens to give hi-res display, and a slew of sensors and 360-degree head-tracking. Other wall-mounted sensors track your movements, so you can shoot, move and respond to the action. But be ready to shell out HK$2,400 to HK$5,000.