# VR headset for Slicer

**URL:** <https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vr-headset-for-slicer/7572>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [July 14, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vr-headset-for-slicer/7572 "2019-07-14T18:34:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![Christina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Christina](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Christina)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vr-headset-for-slicer/7572/1 "2019-07-14T18:34:22Z")

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Hello, what is the best VR headset you recommend for Slicer, that uses outside-in tracking?

Thank you!

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**Author:** ![lassoan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/lassoan/32/13_2.png) [@lassoan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/lassoan)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vr-headset-for-slicer/7572/2 "2019-07-14T18:38:11Z")

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I would recommend a classic HTC Vive, as it is well proven, has moderate hardware requirements, not expensive, and least likely to run into compatibility issues. Any other OpenVR-compatible headsets should work, too, there may be just slight complications or inconveniences.

Why do you need external tracking?

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**Author:** ![Christina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Christina](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Christina)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vr-headset-for-slicer/7572/3 "2019-07-22T17:07:40Z")

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Thank you! Which VR headset would you recommend for inside-out tracking for Slicer? I made a mistake before, we are looking for inside-out, not outside-in. Thank you for your help.

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**Author:** ![cpinter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/cpinter/32/7995_2.png) [@cpinter](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/cpinter)\
**Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vr-headset-for-slicer/7572/4 "2019-07-23T00:00:19Z")

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We started using Windows Mixed Reality headsets in our lab (manufacturers Acer, HP, etc. make it). They have the same image quality as the regular HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, but are much more convenient because they have fewer cables and gadgets. Cheaper as well.