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Science & Technology · 5 Intermediate · September 16, 2026

New VR Headset Costs Over 1000 Dollars

New VR Headset Costs Over 1000 Dollars
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Vocabulary

headset /ˈhedset/ noun
equipment that you wear on your head with a screen or speakers
I wear a headset when I play video games.
virtual /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əl/ adjective
not real, but made by computers to look or feel real
Virtual reality games let you explore imaginary worlds.
afford /əˈfɔːrd/ verb
to have enough money to buy something
I cannot afford a new car because it is too expensive.

Article

Valve made a new virtual reality headset called Steam Frame. It works very well and people enjoy using it. However, the price is very high. It costs more than 1000 dollars. This makes many people ask an important question: Is virtual reality still too expensive for normal people to buy?

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