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Essential VR Accessories Transform Gaming in 2025

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The VR landscape in 2025 is buzzing with innovation, and let's be honest, your headset is just the starting point. While Meta Quest 3S starts at $299 and offers mixed-reality features, the real magic shows up when you pair it with the right accessories. From battery packs that double your playtime to controller grips that sharpen your aim, 2025's lineup targets the little pain points you forgot you were tolerating.

Where VR accessories are heading next

The accessory scene is maturing alongside the headsets. Global shipments for AR/VR headsets are expected to grow 41.4% in 2025, driven by more affordable devices and AI features. That kind of momentum invites accessories that do more than add comfort, they reshape how we interact in virtual spaces.

The market is expected to expand to 22.9 million units in 2028, which gives niche gear room to exist. We are already seeing the early wave, hyper-realistic haptic feedback gloves and AI-powered VR learning platforms hint at accessories that unlock entirely new categories of interaction.

The shift is toward intelligent add-ons that adapt to you, learn your preferences, and plug into the headset software so the upgrades feel seamless, even a little magical.

Pick gear that solves real problems first, comfort, power, safety. Then grab the toys that elevate your favorite games. With the right loadout, VR stops being a list of limitations and starts feeling like a place to push what is possible. The future of VR is not just better headsets, it is the ecosystem around them that makes those headsets shine.

Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates are packed with new features, and you can try them before almost everyone else. First, check Gadget Hacks' list of supported iPhone and iPad models, then follow the step-by-step guide to install the iOS/iPadOS 26 beta — no paid developer account required.

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