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Icyseanfitz

Mickeroo wrote: »

Do Oculus ship from the EU, you could have the same issues as amazon buying from there if it's coming from the UK. I would go with Argos to be safe tbh.

Also, unrelated but are the issues with the faulty elite straps considered to be resolved now does anyone know?

good shout for argos, reserved to collect between the 6th and 8th so hopefully its in stock

kerplun k

Mickeroo wrote: »

Do Oculus ship from the EU, you could have the same issues as amazon buying from there if it's coming from the UK. I would go with Argos to be safe tbh.

Also, unrelated but are the issues with the faulty elite straps considered to be resolved now does anyone know?

As far as I remember, my Q1 shipped from Belgium.
The elite is considered resolved and also comes with an extended 2 year warranty

Icyseanfitz

kerplun k wrote: »

As far as I remember, my Q1 shipped from Belgium.
The elite is considered resolved and also comes with an extended 2 year warranty

any ideas on where to buy the elite strap? cant find it at all, ive seen some 3rd party ones on amazon that look decent as well

littlecopilot

Has anyone had issues with tracking since they got the OQ2? The last week has been driving me crazy. My left controller keeps losing tracking and my virtual left hand becomes stuck on screen. I can still grab etc but my left hand can be feet away from me

I've done the usual, cleaned lenses, replaced batteries, happens on all games so I did a factory reset also. Still the same. I got in Argos start of December. Would it be worth getting replaced maybe?

Mickeroo

littlecopilot wrote: »

Has anyone had issues with tracking since they got the OQ2? The last week has been driving me crazy. My left controller keeps losing tracking and my virtual left hand becomes stuck on screen. I can still grab etc but my left hand can be feet away from me

I've done the usual, cleaned lenses, replaced batteries, happens on all games so I did a factory reset also. Still the same. I got in Argos start of December. Would it be worth getting replaced maybe?

If you replaced batteries that definitely sounds like a faulty controller to me.

littlecopilot

Mickeroo wrote: »

If you replaced batteries that definitely sounds like a faulty controller to me.

I wonder will Argos replace with no quibbles or do I have to get onto Oculus support. I've been reading posts on Reddit where alot of people have same issues. They've been run around in circles by support and just went back to shop they purchased for replacement

kerplun k

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

any ideas on where to buy the elite strap? cant find it at all, ive seen some 3rd party ones on amazon that look decent as well

https://www.oculus.com/accessories/quest-2-elite-strap/

Delivers early as 11th of Feb

kerplun k

Just reading the new update is gonna allow you to side load wirelessly.

Icyseanfitz

how is virtual desktop for wireless gaming now? most games compatible? Can you adjust the resolution etc? I have an old i7 6700k overclocked and a gtx1080ti so hopefully will push it decently enough

mrcheez

kerplun k wrote: »

Just reading the new update is gonna allow you to side load wirelessly.

Gotta link?

kerplun k

https://www.androidcentral.com/quest-firmware-v25-biggest-update-yet-applab-messenger-and-more

kerplun k

Wow, you can actually search the sideload games via the oculus app on your phone and queue the downloads.

mrcheez

kerplun k wrote: »

Wow, you can actually search the sideload games via the oculus app on your phone and queue the downloads.

will still need to connect to the PC to upload files for Doom3 / Quake / Return to Castle Wolfenstein / Half Life etc

But yeah, it's great for the stand-alone Quest apps

kerplun k

mrcheez wrote: »

will still need to connect to the PC to upload files for Doom3 / Quake / Return to Castle Wolfenstein / Half Life etc

But yeah, it's great for the stand-alone Quest apps

Was reading some of the T&Cs. Apart from p0rn games, I think the likes of doom and rtcw should be okay.for appLab

mrcheez

kerplun k wrote: »

Was reading some of the T&Cs. Apart from p0rn games, I think the likes of doom and rtcw should be okay.for appLab

you still need to get the Doom3 files onto the headset though, so there would still be some PC connectivity involved... should just be drag and drop though.

Probably wouldn't need a developer account for all of this?

kerplun k

mrcheez wrote: »

you still need to get the Doom3 files onto the headset though, so there would still be some PC connectivity involved... should just be drag and drop though.

Probably wouldn't need a developer account for all of this?

I’m not sure tbh, I haven’t actually done any side loading yet, but just assumed developers could make a Doom image available on AppLab, thus removing the need to copy any files over from PC.

mrcheez

kerplun k wrote: »

I’m not sure tbh, I haven’t actually done any side loading yet, but just assumed developers could make a Doom image available on AppLab, thus removing the need to copy any files over from PC.

Nah they can't host the files due to copyright, gotta purchase a copy off Steam or other sites.

You gotta try sideloading, it's the best thing about the Quest.

Icyseanfitz

mrcheez wrote: »

Nah they can't host the files due to copyright, gotta purchase a copy off Steam or other sites.

You gotta try sideloading, it's the best thing about the Quest.

what exactly is sideloading btw?

kerplun k

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

what exactly is sideloading btw?

it’s basically installing software on your quest outside the official oculus store.

mrcheez

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

what exactly is sideloading btw?

kerplun k wrote: »

it’s basically installing software on your quest outside the official oculus store.

yup, just installing software from here: https://sidequestvr.com/

Lots of quality content and most are free (though obviously the aforementioned ones need you to own a copy of the Steam game to play in VR, like Half Life or Doom 3)

Might be better to try installing via the AppLab though if you can as Sidequest requires that you register as a Developer.

Anyone know where to buy a quest 2 at the moment? Oculus site won't go past the "continue to payment" button. I have one ordered on amazon.co.uk since Monday, its in stock but still hasn't been dispatched. I'm guessing they can't be arsed with the brexit paper work and will leave it waiting to be dispatched until I cancel my order.

What are my options, within the EU if possible?

Icyseanfitz

argos is what I'm after using, apparently I can pick it up between saturday and monday even though when i rang today it still hadn't been dispatched to the store yet

Icyseanfitz

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

argos is what I'm after using, apparently I can pick it up between saturday and monday even though when i rang today it still hadn't been dispatched to the store yet

Ha nice one. It was out of stock when I last checked. I've just ordered off amazon.fr guess I can cancel that now and rock on into argos.

Cheers!

Icyseanfitz

Deleted User wrote: »

Ha nice one. It was out of stock when I last checked. I've just ordered off amazon.fr guess I can cancel that now and rock on into argos.

Cheers!

Honestly don't really understand the argos system and how it works, i have a reservation day finishing Monday so id assume they have to have the product in stock before then.

Icyseanfitz

Got my quest 2 today, love it finding the stock head strap a bit **** though, finding it a bit tougher to get the ipd adjusted to the sweet spot as well, added the glasses spacer which has made it better.

Virtual desktop works fantastic as well.

mrcheez

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

Got my quest 2 today, love it finding the stock head strap a bit **** though, finding it a bit tougher to get the ipd adjusted to the sweet spot as well, added the glasses spacer which has made it better.

Virtual desktop works fantastic as well.

I find the best tool to identify the right IPD is to install this app via Sidequest

https://sidequestvr.com/app/303/quest-ipd

Icyseanfitz

mrcheez wrote: »

I find the best tool to identify the right IPD is to install this app via Sidequest

https://sidequestvr.com/app/303/quest-ipd

I actually did install it but couldn't really figure out how to use it to judge? Just adjust the lenses and up and down until the cross is clear? I find the biggest issue to maintaining the clear image after adjusting it is that the headstrap let's the headset slip down.

Doge

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

I actually did install it but couldn't really figure out how to use it to judge? Just adjust the lenses and up and down until the cross is clear? I find the biggest issue to maintaining the clear image after adjusting it is that the headstrap let's the headset slip down.

You might need to undo the velcro bit of the strap and tighten that part.

Icyseanfitz

Doge wrote: »

You might need to undo the velcro bit of the strap and tighten that part.

How tight should it be? I'm gonna buy the elite strap or the vive deluxe audio either way which should hopefully up the comfort. I will say adding the glasses spacer (I don't use glasses) has really made the image less blurry and more inline with how clear my cv1 looked, just with a much nicer resolution.

Doge

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

How tight should it be? I'm gonna buy the elite strap or the vive deluxe audio either way which should hopefully up the comfort. I will say adding the glasses spacer (I don't use glasses) has really made the image less blurry and more inline with how clear my cv1 looked, just with a much nicer resolution.

It's really down to your preference and headshape.

If you ever tried the PSVR and found its halo design comfortable then I'd recommend buying this for the Quest 2:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mL6UO2j