VR has been a long time coming. For decades, the film industry has titillated us with the notion that we might be able to transport into a different worlds - be that The Matrix or the TRON Universe - at the click of a button. And the best VR headsets are finally making it a reality.

There are a whole host of options available, too – everything from high-tech helmets (like the HTC Vive Cosmos and Oculus Rift S) to mobile add-ons (like the Samsung Gear VR, Google Daydream View, and the brilliantly simple Google Cardboard).

But which one should you choose? There's a lot of variations in the technology utilised with each headset, including apps you can play and the platforms that support them, so it is definitely worth doing your research beforehand. Particularly if you don't have a video games consoles or PC at the ready.

Thankfully, we've got your back (and forehead, I suppose). Here is everything you need to know about the best virtual reality headsets you can buy this year, whatever your needs.

The best virtual reality headsets

1. HTC Vive Cosmos

£699.99, Very