I was very excited to take delivery of this product, which I wanted mostly so I could play existing, VR capable, games on PC.
However, despite "PC VR Compatible" being one of the supposed selling points of the Quest 2, setting up to use the PC for playing games on Steam requires the purchase of a piece of software called "Virtual Desktop" and then requires you to "sideload" a patch on top of this. I ended up having to rely on a VR savvy friend to come over and use a Youtube walkthrough to help get this done.
There is also an Oculus app to download to your PC and this will allow you to buy games. Only problem is that games bought through this app aren't downloadable to the Quest and must be played tethered to the PC. WTF, especially, when this isn't stated clearly on the purchase page?
Intriguingly, while there are sales on the non-transferable games that you can buy using the oculus PC app, literally none of the games inside the oculus version of the store are on sale. For example, I bought one game through the PC app (50% off) expecting to be able to download and play it through my oculus, but when I discovered I could not I also discovered that the same app was still full price inside the Quest version of the store.
A major problem is that there really isn't any good content for the Quest at this stage. What little there is, is hugely expensive, charging AAA prices for CCC games. I'm very much into open world games, for which VR should be perfect, but most Quest games seem to involve standing still and overcoming waves of enemies. Expect to spend hundreds of dollars in the search of good VR content.
I was also quite disappointed with the quality of the build. At the very least, I would have expected glass, rather than easily damaged plastic for the lenses, especially given how easily they fog up. The headband is a disaster, forcing you to spend yet more money and the price that Oculus wants for both this and its "Link" cable is criminal.
My advice? This device (and probably VR as a whole) simply isn't ready for prime time. Hold off until the next generation of VR, or if you must buy it, wait until there is some halfway decent content.
The fact that most of my time with the unit has been spent watching Amazon Prime inside a Virtual cinema says much about the current capabilities of the technology.
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1 of Meta Quest 2 128GB
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- Keep your experience smooth and seamless, even as high-speed action unfolds around you, with a super-fast processor and high-resolution display
- Experience total immersion with 3D positional audio, hand tracking and haptic feedback, working together to make virtual worlds feel real
- Explore an expanding universe of over 250 titles across gaming, fitness, social/multiplayer and entertainment, including exclusive blockbuster releases and totally unique VR experiences
- Travel universes in blockbuster fantasies, scare yourself witless in horror adventures or collaborate with colleagues in innovative workspaces
- Come together in incredible social spaces and multiplayer arenas as you take in live events with friends and family, find your new workout crew or join quests with fellow adventurers
- Be truly free to roam in VR with a wireless headset, intuitive controls, a built-in battery, easy setup and no PC or console needed*
- Play without worries as an easy-to-use Guardian boundary lets you set your designated play space and alerts you if you move outside it
- Take your lightweight and portable Quest 2 wherever you go in the real world
- Meta Quest packaging will continue to carry the Oculus name and logo during the transition to our new branding
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- Protect your Quest 2 on the move with a contoured foam inner moulding holds contents in place as you travel, absorbing rattles and bumps
- Store your Quest 2 safely, wherever you are, with a dual-shell outer casing that keeps your headset and accessories out of harm
- Carry your Quest 2 in comfort. Lightweight construction, soft hand strap and rounded profile make your Quest 2 and accessories an easy carry
- A dual zip makes it easier to open and close your Carrying Case, while internal mouldings hold everything secure without the need for straps or harnesses
- Enjoy effortless compatibility with official Meta Quest hardware and accessories (sold separately)
- Premium Meta Quest materials, colours and finish throughout
- Meta Quest packaging will continue to carry the Oculus name and logo during the transition to our new branding
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- Expand your library. Access 1,000+ PC-based VR titles in the Meta Quest Rift library*
- Maintain your range with an extra-long, 16ft (5m) construction that gives you space to move in VR, even when connected to your PC
- Keep your experience flowing smoothly. Capable of up to 5Gbps, the Link Cable has all the capacity you need for a premium VR experience
- Duck, bob and weave more easily thanks to a fibre-optic core that retains lightness and flexibility relative to copper-based cables
- The actively powered USB-C cable charges your headset’s built-in battery as you play, so it’s ready to go as soon as you go cable-free
- Enjoy effortless compatibility with official Meta Quest hardware and accessories (sold separately)
- Premium Meta Quest materials, colours and finish
- Meta Quest packaging will continue to carry the Oculus name and logo during the transition to our new branding
- *Compatible gaming PC required, not included. See the Meta Quest website for PC specifications
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$89.99
- Upgrade your comfort with straps, bracing and a weight-balancing design that lifts headset weight away from your face for increased comfort
- Keep your headset in place and your visuals clear with rigid stabilising straps that give all-round support
- Personalise your fit in an instant with a turn of the easily adjustable fit wheel
- Reduce wearer fatigue with a flexible, soft silicone support brace that cradles the back of the wearer’s head and absorbs headset weight
- Install with ease by removing your original strap and simply snapping the Elite Strap into place
- Enjoy effortless compatibility with official Meta Quest hardware and accessories (sold separately)
- Premium Meta Quest materials, colours and finish throughout
- Meta Quest packaging will continue to carry the Oculus name and logo during the transition to our new branding
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- Find the right fit for your face with alternate-sized interfaces to accommodate wider fittings and narrower fittings
- Use the wide facial interface that has less padding if your headset sits tight around your cheekbones and forehead
- Use the narrow facial interface with more padding to prevent your headset slipping down your face, or if you want more support around your cheekbones and forehead
- Increase your immersion and create a clearer, more vibrant visual experience with easy-to-install light blockers
- Snap in and go. Easy-to-install interfaces, light blockers and silicone covers mean it’s quick and simple to find your favourite setup
- Improve headset cleanliness and comfort with easy-to-clean, medical grade silicone interface covers
- Enjoy effortless compatibility with official Meta Quest hardware and accessories (sold separately)
- Premium Meta Quest materials, colours and finish throughout
- Meta Quest packaging will continue to carry the Oculus name and logo during the transition to our new branding
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