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Games, gear and VR for the grad in your life

Now that your loved one has graduated from something important, quickly help them cope with the harsh realities of adult life by showering them with videogames.

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Jeff Bakalar
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HTC Vive

What better way to prepare someone for the real world then by giving them access to a virtual one?

The best VR out there comes with a hefty $800 price tag, but it's by far the most impressive complete package currently available.

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2 of 6 Josh Miller

Oculus Rift

The Oculus Rift is upon us, and while timely shipments have been a little dicey, the $600 kit isn't what we think is the ultimate VR experience, but it's definitely a step into an uncharted world that's sure to drop some jaws.

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Astro A40 TR

We love Astro's A40 TR headset thanks to its fantastic surround sound output and easy to set up design.

It's $250 for the complete package, and can play with multiple platforms, though you'll need to buy the Xbox One edition if you plan on using the chat feature.

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4 of 6 Electronic Arts

Mirror's Edge Catalyst

Due out in May for $60 (XBO, PS4, PC), the Mirror's Edge follow-up will focus on protagonist Faith's past and is expected to feature many of the core elements of the original Mirror's Edge that made it such a departure for first-person games. That includes an absence of the heads-up display feature in most shooting games and a focus on parkour-style movements that incorporates fluid traversing of dense, urban environments.

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Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum

Logitech's slick new mouse, the G900 Chaos Spectrum, can be made a lefty or rightie mouse and features programmable buttons.

Priced at $150, this wireless behemoth is a tournament-grade peripheral meant for serious gamers who demand precision performance.

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6 of 6 Naughty Dog

Uncharted 4

Uncharted 4 looks to conclude the epic story of Nathan Drake and his undying desire to look the treasures of history's most prolific adventurers.

The game hits the PS4 exclusively for $60 on May 10.

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