Quest 2 – The Oculus War Machine

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Introducing the Quest 2

The Quest 2 is the latest virtual reality headset that the company (Oculus) released in 2020. It is considered a high-end headset, ideal for people who play virtual reality video games as well as for those who would like to discover a new visual experience.
Ergonomic, it is easy to use and you only need a Facebook account to use it. It can be used wirelessly, thanks to Bluetooth, or with USB-C 3 connectivity directly plugged into the PC.

We’ll get to thehardware side of the Quest 2 right away!

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Unbeatable features

The Quest 2 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, 6GB of RAM, 1832 x 1920 resolution on each eye, and an RGB LCD panel.

The headset has a battery life of 2 to 3 hours depending on use and recharges in 2 hours. The headset’s screen offers a 72Hz refresh rate, which can be increased to 90Hz with the latest update. A microphone is included in the headset and you can connect headphones via a built-in jack.

This headset can be used via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (if you use it on your smartphone), or with a USB-C type cable that will be plugged into your computer. The advantage of this cable is that it is 3 meters long, ideal if you have a large space. The headset is compatible with PC and smartphones (Android and IOS).

The design of the Quest 2 is characterized by an all-white model (black for the foam) which reminds the soft, light side. A soft headband is provided to prevent the helmet from weighing down the nose and to offer a very decent stability.
On the left side of the device, we find the various connectors (jack or USB-C). The joysticks are also white, to ensure a perfect cohesion with the helmet. The design of the controllers has been thought out for the comfort of the controls, especially in the thumb area. They have a 30-hour battery life and use one AA battery for each controller.

We can therefore say that this helmet is a real war machine!

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A wide range of accessories for the best visual experience

Included with the headset

Your Quest 2 headset will come with two whiteTouch controllers, a charging cable, 2 AA batteries (LR06) for the joysticks, a AC adapter to connect the headset with the charging cable, and finally a Aspace for glasses, to provide additional comfort and the possibility for those who have glasses not to have to remove them to put on the helmet. All these accessories are included with the helmet, it’s a gift!

Sold separately

As for the accessories sold separately, you have a catalog with many products to have a virtual reality experience on a whole new level.

We start with the grey carrying case, which costs 49€. A sober look for a safe transport. We then move on to the Oculus Link cable, which will allow you to play with the Oculus Quest 2 if you don’t want to use the Quest 2’s internal battery, and therefore use it in a wired fashion. This cable is priced at 99€.

The Elite Strap will give you a better head support but also a better comfort, for 49€. Then there is the possibility to get a set, with the Elite strap and the carrying case. Except there’s a twist: The strap has an internal battery this time, toincrease your playtime if you’re using your headset on Wi-Fi. This set is offered at a price of 139€. Now, for the comfort of your eyes and nose, there is the Fit pack, priced at 39€, to be sure not to be surprised when you first use the headset. If you have a defective controller, no problem! There are the Touch sleeves at 79€ each… So think twice and take care of your controllers!

The face guard, allowing breathability and ultimate comfort, is offered at 19€. To recharge your headset, there is a 1 meter cable for 19€. For those who own glasses and have discomfort with them with the helmet, there are lenses to put directly at each eye location on the helmet for comfort as if you no longer owned glasses. What a joy! All this for the price of £39! Finally, there’s the spare 10W USB-C adapter for £29.

A wide range of accessories for the best experience. All these accessories are available now on

Oculus.com

The game library

One of the main reasons to own an Oculus Quest 2 headset is its catalog of games. There is something for everyone!

You like music and Star Wars? Go for Beat Saber! Get a sense of rhythm!

A passion forart? Drawing? Tilt Brush will be your greatest ally and let your creativity run wild.

Are you a fishing fan? Real VR Fishing is the solution to enjoy this without having to leave your home! (Well, then you won’t have a meal for tonight…)

Do you want to face your fears? Are you afraid of heights? Richie’s Plank Experience will help you overcome all your fears!

There is even a job simulator! Ideal to keep busy and have a job at home.

There are a wide variety of games that I highly recommend you check out on the Oculus website!

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Conclusion

Quest 2 is like a small bomb on the virtual reality headset market. It also makes a real generational leap from a technical point of view. And if that wasn’t enough, it takes advantage of the immense improvements to the Oculus Link mode to establish itself not only as the best standalone VR headset ever released, but also as a great PC headset.

Should you buy this helmet? It all depends on how much you can afford, but we highly recommend it!

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Price

On the website

Oculus.com

• 349 for 64 GB
• 449 for 256 GB

Reviews: The – Oculus Quest 2

• Facebook account required (for those who do not have one)
• Low autonomy
• Little inconvenient for those who are not a fan of white
• No Oculus Link cable included