Oculus Quest 2, What do I need to know?
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The number is just the memory, i.e. how many games it can hold, I bought the basic 64 GB and didnt fill it up, the games dont generally take that much space and you can unload them when you arent playing them.
I dig it out every now and again but it largely gathers dust, they are pretty good just cant be bothered playing games much these days.
I dig it out every now and again but it largely gathers dust, they are pretty good just cant be bothered playing games much these days.
Only difference between the 128 and 256GB versions is the amount of internal storage for games.
I'm running an original 64GB model and it's not too much of a restriction, unless you were really planning on buying loads of native games (and lots of AAA ones which typically take quite a bit of memory compared to regular games) the 128 would be fine.
You can use it as a PCVR headset with a USB C cable or via WiFi -works great with Oculus' own PCVR titles (which are generally top notch) or Steam VR titles. The PCVR titles tend to be a lot better - more detailed graphics and bigger gameworlds - and in general are quite well optimised so if your PC is decent at regular games, VR titles could run better than you think. A monster gaming rig will of course make for the best experience.
The native Quest2 titles are still surprisingly good though and cannot be beat for convenience. The AAA ones really have excellent graphics at the expense of taking a lot of storage space,
Keep an eye out for Oculus discounts, there will be a notification in the app. Every 5-6 weeks they seem to give me a discount code that will be valid for 3 or 4 days .. typically they have been 30% off but the one I just got is only 25% off so maybe they are pulling back on that a bit. I pretty much only buy their games on discount or if there is a sale in the Oculus store... I also pick up loads of PCVR stuff cheap via Steam keys from various online store sales or bundle offers.
Also note that quite a few of the Oculus titles are 'cross buy' so you get both the PCVR and Quest2 versions (they have stopped doing PCVR development now, unfortunately). They don't make it easy to see which ones are crossplay though, so you need to do a bit of sleuthing. It's a nice bonus though.
I'm running an original 64GB model and it's not too much of a restriction, unless you were really planning on buying loads of native games (and lots of AAA ones which typically take quite a bit of memory compared to regular games) the 128 would be fine.
You can use it as a PCVR headset with a USB C cable or via WiFi -works great with Oculus' own PCVR titles (which are generally top notch) or Steam VR titles. The PCVR titles tend to be a lot better - more detailed graphics and bigger gameworlds - and in general are quite well optimised so if your PC is decent at regular games, VR titles could run better than you think. A monster gaming rig will of course make for the best experience.
The native Quest2 titles are still surprisingly good though and cannot be beat for convenience. The AAA ones really have excellent graphics at the expense of taking a lot of storage space,
Keep an eye out for Oculus discounts, there will be a notification in the app. Every 5-6 weeks they seem to give me a discount code that will be valid for 3 or 4 days .. typically they have been 30% off but the one I just got is only 25% off so maybe they are pulling back on that a bit. I pretty much only buy their games on discount or if there is a sale in the Oculus store... I also pick up loads of PCVR stuff cheap via Steam keys from various online store sales or bundle offers.
Also note that quite a few of the Oculus titles are 'cross buy' so you get both the PCVR and Quest2 versions (they have stopped doing PCVR development now, unfortunately). They don't make it easy to see which ones are crossplay though, so you need to do a bit of sleuthing. It's a nice bonus though.
I’ve just got one of these second hand, so thought I’d thread revive!
My only experience of VR was the original PlayStation VR about 2 years ago but got fed up with the faf of setting it up each time. I’ve got to say considering the OC2 is completely wire free I’m really impressed with it. Graphics are pretty good considering, definitely better than the PSVR.
Going whole hog I’ve also bought a gaming PC to try the wired side of it as well but haven’t got round to setting that up yet. Any revised hints/tips or anything that’s a must have? Thanks
My only experience of VR was the original PlayStation VR about 2 years ago but got fed up with the faf of setting it up each time. I’ve got to say considering the OC2 is completely wire free I’m really impressed with it. Graphics are pretty good considering, definitely better than the PSVR.
Going whole hog I’ve also bought a gaming PC to try the wired side of it as well but haven’t got round to setting that up yet. Any revised hints/tips or anything that’s a must have? Thanks
I've done the opposite and traded mine in yesterday as I'd not used it in over 18-months! Gone back to console gaming with an Xbox Series X.
I did like the Quest 2 as the VR is so high tech and immersive. But for me it was just a bit uncomfortable to use and you need a big space to get the most out of it.
I did like the Quest 2 as the VR is so high tech and immersive. But for me it was just a bit uncomfortable to use and you need a big space to get the most out of it.
Richtea1970 said:
I’ve just got one of these second hand, so thought I’d thread revive!
My only experience of VR was the original PlayStation VR about 2 years ago but got fed up with the faf of setting it up each time. I’ve got to say considering the OC2 is completely wire free I’m really impressed with it. Graphics are pretty good considering, definitely better than the PSVR.
Going whole hog I’ve also bought a gaming PC to try the wired side of it as well but haven’t got round to setting that up yet. Any revised hints/tips or anything that’s a must have? Thanks
SteamVR - Half Life Alyx is just about the definitive experience for roomscale. GORN, Boneworks, Superhot, Arizona Sunshine, Budget Cuts all good.My only experience of VR was the original PlayStation VR about 2 years ago but got fed up with the faf of setting it up each time. I’ve got to say considering the OC2 is completely wire free I’m really impressed with it. Graphics are pretty good considering, definitely better than the PSVR.
Going whole hog I’ve also bought a gaming PC to try the wired side of it as well but haven’t got round to setting that up yet. Any revised hints/tips or anything that’s a must have? Thanks
And of course sims. Car racing Sims are brilliant in VR, a whole new level.
Bullett said:
Richtea1970 said:
I’ve just got one of these second hand, so thought I’d thread revive!
My only experience of VR was the original PlayStation VR about 2 years ago but got fed up with the faf of setting it up each time. I’ve got to say considering the OC2 is completely wire free I’m really impressed with it. Graphics are pretty good considering, definitely better than the PSVR.
Going whole hog I’ve also bought a gaming PC to try the wired side of it as well but haven’t got round to setting that up yet. Any revised hints/tips or anything that’s a must have? Thanks
SteamVR - Half Life Alyx is just about the definitive experience for roomscale. GORN, Boneworks, Superhot, Arizona Sunshine, Budget Cuts all good.My only experience of VR was the original PlayStation VR about 2 years ago but got fed up with the faf of setting it up each time. I’ve got to say considering the OC2 is completely wire free I’m really impressed with it. Graphics are pretty good considering, definitely better than the PSVR.
Going whole hog I’ve also bought a gaming PC to try the wired side of it as well but haven’t got round to setting that up yet. Any revised hints/tips or anything that’s a must have? Thanks
And of course sims. Car racing Sims are brilliant in VR, a whole new level.
Lucas Ayde said:
The native Quest2 titles are still surprisingly good though and cannot be beat for convenience. The AAA ones really have excellent graphics at the expense of taking a lot of storage space
What native games are worth looking at? I bought mine chiefly for PC VR but also with a view for standalone play, never got round to any standalone gaming yet.I have Superhot on Steam already, I take it I can't just install the Quest version without having to pay for it first?
https://sidequestvr.com/setup-howto
Sidequest is well worth downloading. Not only does it have lots of programmes, you can use it to improve your VR experience by tweaking various parameters.
There's You Tube tutorials that explain how to do it in plain language that even I can understand.
Sidequest is well worth downloading. Not only does it have lots of programmes, you can use it to improve your VR experience by tweaking various parameters.
There's You Tube tutorials that explain how to do it in plain language that even I can understand.
Richtea1970 said:
Yeah I’ve been looking at the racing wheels and seat set ups now, this could get expensive! Which is the go to racing sim please?
Depends what you want iRacing for multiplayer, it's hardcore and expensive but worth it. This is where you find the real world racing drivers. Not the prettiest or even the ultimate in physics but the online experience is the best. You can always get a race and due to how it's structured you should mostly get clean races against someone of a similar standard.Assetto Corsa series, Project Cars series for general motorsport then you are into the more specific stuff like rally, karting, drifting etc.
8bit said:
What native games are worth looking at? I bought mine chiefly for PC VR but also with a view for standalone play, never got round to any standalone gaming yet.
I have Superhot on Steam already, I take it I can't just install the Quest version without having to pay for it first?
Resident Evil 4 VR is very good - the only 'official' VR version of the game.I have Superhot on Steam already, I take it I can't just install the Quest version without having to pay for it first?
Walking Dead Saints and Sinners is also decent - not as good as the PC Version but if you buy it from Oculus you get both versions (cross buy).
Bonelab is impressive but a bit of a marmite game. Again, you also get the PC version if you go with the Oculus Store which is better.
Robo recall - also crossbuy
Eleven Table Tennis
Gravity Lab
Population One (now free)
Tetris Effect
Rez Infinite
.. generally, anything you also see available on PSVR will be very good on Quest standalone, usually enhanced a bit.
Bullett said:
Richtea1970 said:
Yeah I’ve been looking at the racing wheels and seat set ups now, this could get expensive! Which is the go to racing sim please?
Depends what you want iRacing for multiplayer, it's hardcore and expensive but worth it. This is where you find the real world racing drivers. Not the prettiest or even the ultimate in physics but the online experience is the best. You can always get a race and due to how it's structured you should mostly get clean races against someone of a similar standard.Assetto Corsa series, Project Cars series for general motorsport then you are into the more specific stuff like rally, karting, drifting etc.
Made my first game purchase yesterday, in the Steam sale, Payday 2 (+ PCVR version) for the princely sum of 89p! Haven’t got round to trying it yet though.
I hardly use mine, I find the battery life is poor though.
There are a few good VR videos on Youtube , but not much content being uploaded. Gorn is a fun game , but again can get a bit boring.
My PC isn't man enough to link to, but if ever it gets swapped out for a gaming PC then I'll link it up as that's probably the best way to use one of these headsets.MS flight sim must be pretty good in VR.
It does make me nauseous after a while, especially if I'm sitting down using it.
There are a few good VR videos on Youtube , but not much content being uploaded. Gorn is a fun game , but again can get a bit boring.
My PC isn't man enough to link to, but if ever it gets swapped out for a gaming PC then I'll link it up as that's probably the best way to use one of these headsets.MS flight sim must be pretty good in VR.
It does make me nauseous after a while, especially if I'm sitting down using it.
texaxile said:
I hardly use mine, I find the battery life is poor though.
There are a few good VR videos on Youtube , but not much content being uploaded. Gorn is a fun game , but again can get a bit boring.
My PC isn't man enough to link to, but if ever it gets swapped out for a gaming PC then I'll link it up as that's probably the best way to use one of these headsets.MS flight sim must be pretty good in VR.
It does make me nauseous after a while, especially if I'm sitting down using it.
Good PCVR is seriously impressive .. though too much recent stuff is just straight ports from Quest2/PSVR because that's what most VR games are targetted at now, so you don't see a huge improvement.There are a few good VR videos on Youtube , but not much content being uploaded. Gorn is a fun game , but again can get a bit boring.
My PC isn't man enough to link to, but if ever it gets swapped out for a gaming PC then I'll link it up as that's probably the best way to use one of these headsets.MS flight sim must be pretty good in VR.
It does make me nauseous after a while, especially if I'm sitting down using it.
Surprised you are getting nauseous with the Quest 2 - I used to feel a bit queasy after maybe an hour of play on PSVR but I find Quest2 to be far more tolerable .. I have done longer than 3 hour sessions where my extended battery was about to run out and felt fine.
Try making sure everything is running at 90fps (it's in the settings somewhere, default is 72fps I think) - high frame rate helps enormously. That was a big drawback with PSVR which typically used 45 or 60 fps 'reprojected' into higher rates.
Also, sitting down works best if you are also sitting 'in game' (ie driving or flying something). One of the things that triggers nausea is obvious discontinuity between game and reality so if you are seated in game but really standing, or vice versa, you are more likely to start feeling sick.
If you really want to feel sick - try bending your legs as you jump or drop ingame. Zaps me every time
Yes, more GB is better if you plan to download lots of games, apps, or media directly onto the Oculus Quest 2. The 256 GB version gives you more storage for future-proofing.
And yes, the Oculus Quest 2 can absolutely do online multiplayer games—you can explore virtual worlds and play with people from all over. It's a great choice for VR!
And yes, the Oculus Quest 2 can absolutely do online multiplayer games—you can explore virtual worlds and play with people from all over. It's a great choice for VR!
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