I'm not spending any fucking money due to super-SARS and am considering getting a VR set. I'm not sure how much I'll end up using it so I'm not sure I want to splash like 2000 $ or so on a complete kit, but would like the option to upgrade in the future. What are my options here? I read reviews on both the oculus rift S and the HTC Vive and all I see is shit about nothing working due to wrong light conditions, wrong room placement and all that jaz.

How important is a kit with tracking really? What does it actually do? It seems the price difference between just glasses+controller to a full kit is immense.