The official reason cited for the Rift S being discontinued concerns the fact that Meta wished to focus on headsets that don't need to be tethered to a PC to work.16 Dec 2021
Is Oculus discontinuing the rift?
It took a little bit, but the Rift S is no longer available on the Oculus website, having vanished without a direct successor to a dedicated PC VR headset. Those duties have been handed off to the Quest 2, a standalone headset (the hardware is built in) that can also be tethered to a PC.5 Jul 2021
Is Oculus abandoning the Rift S?
Facebook announced last year that it would discontinue the Oculus Rift S in 2021. While the headset was a successor to the landmark Oculus Rift, it compromised on features like screen resolution and refresh rate, particularly compared to high-end PC-based competitors like the Valve Index.6 Apr 2021
Is it worth getting Oculus Rift?
Looking at the positives, the Rift S is still one of the most affordable headsets for VR right now. Compared to the almost triple-in-price HTC Vive lineup, the Rift S offers a great experience for the price.
Is the Oculus Rift worth it in 2021?
It could have made for a much better product if it built on top of the previous version. It's fair to say that if you already own a good VR headset, this isn't worth picking up unless you're a hardcore user. But, if you're new to the world of VR, then this is absolutely worth checking out!