Strategy Analytics expects the premium virtual reality headset market (Standalone, PC, and Game Console-based) to be worth over $1.5 billion in 2018 as shipments grow by 116% annually to reach 5.1 million units.

Console tethered VR headsets currently account for the majority of premium VR headset shipments but PC tethered headsets will see the strongest growth over the forecast period as consumers increasingly seek out quality VR experiences. Standalone VR headsets will become an important part of the product mix but adoption will be tempered by poorer quality experience compared to PC and Console based devices.

This report provides an update to our global premium virtual reality headset forecast by device type (PC-based, Console-based and Standalone) and analyses the market in terms of shipments, installed base and revenue.