So, You Got a VR Rig. Here's All the Other Stuff You Need

One of the biggest complaints about VR headsets is their lack of comfort. Spending just 10 minutes with a computer strapped to your head can leave your face feeling sore. VR Cover makes these little sleeves with foam padding for the Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headgear. If you have a PSVR, sorry, you’re out of luck right now. $29

Picture this: you’re in a crazy virtual world and something sneaks up behind you, jolting you backward unexpectedly. If you’re wearing regular socks, there’s a real possibility you'll slip and fall. That won’t happen when wearing grip socks. With their little rubber nubs to provide traction, Barre Harder's socks are primarily designed for yogis and ballet dancers. Maybe they should start marketing these to VR users too. $14

Now that you have your awesome headphones to go with your VR headset, you’ll need a place to put both gadgets. This beautiful wooden stand can fit the headphones on one side and the headset on the other. It’s ideal for a phone-based VR headset, but it could also rest next to the computer running your Oculus or Vive. $32.72

Repeatedly putting the headset on and taking it off is a chore, especially if you just want to check the time or your email inbox. If you have Alexa in the room, Amazon’s digital assistant can do that stuff for you. Just ask out loud and you shall receive. $180

Creating the ultimate immersive setup comes with one downside; you may enjoy it so much that you overdo it and wind up with VR-induced motion sickness. While lying down isn’t a total cure, the best way to recover from the woozies is to take a load off and stare at the ceiling for a bit. This Splitback Sofa Bed gives you the option to lie down, sit upright or lean back. Plus, it's great seating for guests while they watch and wait their turn. $1,255

A simple task like drinking water is a lot more difficult when you have a headset on. You’ll need a straw to make sure you don’t spill all over yourself. Any water bottle with a straw can do the job, but this one is insulated, compact, and BPA free. $29

Even when you aren’t in VR, you can still read about being in it. Ernest Cline's critically-acclaimed novel Ready Player One is set in the year 2044 and tells the story of a teenager living in what has become a virtual-first world. It should help satisfy your VR fix without having to put on a headset. Read it now before the Spielberg-directed movie comes out. $16