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Meta Quest

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,877 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    sticker wrote: »
    Thanks. I'd prefer to use the poke in my PC - Is this an option with the Quest or is its power limited to the unit itself?

    not sure what a poke is, but yeah the Quest uses all the power of the PC when connected via Link cable (or 3rd party cable) :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,721 ✭✭✭kerplun k


    If anyone is interested in escape room type games, there’s one out today called RoomVR. Just got it now and gonna play later this evening.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,877 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    sticker wrote: »

    yeah that's the one

    You'll also need a Link cable to get best performance to connect to your gaming PC. Make sure your PC is powerful enough for VR.

    or one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/JOTO-Charging-Braided-Nintendo-Devices-Black/dp/B017COHTJ6/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    mrcheez wrote: »
    yeah that's the one

    You'll also need a Link cable to get best performance to connect to your gaming PC. Make sure your PC is powerful enough for VR.

    or one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/JOTO-Charging-Braided-Nintendo-Devices-Black/dp/B017COHTJ6/

    Just ordered it now - and cable - exciting!!

    Many Thanks - I Think I'm good hardware wise :D

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,266 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    So conflicted now on Rift S vs Quest but ..suddenly leaning towards the Quest!

    @mrcheez - would I have to rebuy the games for the quest or is that _only_ if playing in fully wireless mode?

    ie, I own beat saber on steamvr - will that still play fine with oculus link?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,877 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Shlippery wrote: »
    ie, I own beat saber on steamvr - will that still play fine with oculus link?

    Yes!

    Plus you can play without wires (streaming from your PC to the Quest using the Virtual Desktop app)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,721 ✭✭✭kerplun k


    thrill of the fight is on sale now for 8 quid. That’s a bargain if I ever saw one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,266 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Yes!

    Plus you can play without wires (streaming from your PC to the Quest using the Virtual Desktop app)

    aaand bought - shipping april 7! I can live with that!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    Shlippery wrote: »
    aaand bought - shipping april 7! I can live with that!

    I've mine en route also - Excited! - Did you get it from Scan UK?

    Good Accessories guide here:



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,877 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Check my earlier post in this thread about essential accessories I picked up


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,266 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    sticker wrote: »
    I've mine en route also - Excited! - Did you get it from Scan UK?

    Good Accessories guide here:


    Lucked out and got it direct from Oculus , should be shipped within the week!

    Yea, I'm gonna get some of the ones you picked up, the vrcover essential, I had them on my cv1 but sold them with it!

    Got the 10ft anker cable !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,877 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Shlippery wrote: »
    Lucked out and got it direct from Oculus , should be shipped within the week!

    Yea, I'm gonna get some of the ones you picked up, the vrcover essential, I had them on my cv1 but sold them with it!

    Got the 10ft anker cable !

    I'd wager the controller grips are most essential gamechanger for me. Essentially makes them Index controllers.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    Shlippery wrote: »
    Lucked out and got it direct from Oculus , should be shipped within the week!

    Yea, I'm gonna get some of the ones you picked up, the vrcover essential, I had them on my cv1 but sold them with it!

    Got the 10ft anker cable !

    Seems always out of stock on Oculas store! Was it there or another site?

    https://www.oculus.com/quest/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,266 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    sticker wrote: »
    Seems always out of stock on Oculas store! Was it there or another site?

    https://www.oculus.com/quest/


    Yea, they restock at random points, I logged on at one sec and it was suddenly available so I just pounced on it. Rift S was there a day or two ago but only for an hour or so window! Invoice for the dublin facebook office! Not sure where it'll be shipped from


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Is there a list of games compatible with the Quest without linking it to a PC?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,948 ✭✭✭mp3guy


    Is there a list of games compatible with the Quest without linking it to a PC?

    All games on Quest? None of them require a PC.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,128 ✭✭✭Homelander


    Yeah, the Quest is like the Oculus Go, designed as a self contained unit - there's a specific storefront just for it.

    Linking only came later, and basically makes it similar quality to Rift S (better some ways, worse others).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,266 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    What do ye use for headphones? Trying to see what bits and pieces to pickup while I wait for it to ship!

    Does anyone know where Oculus ship from? The billing was for grand canal dock, but that's the FB offices as far as I know!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,877 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Shlippery wrote: »
    What do ye use for headphones? Trying to see what bits and pieces to pickup while I wait for it to ship!

    Does anyone know where Oculus ship from? The billing was for grand canal dock, but that's the FB offices as far as I know!

    I just use a pair of Klipsch in-ear buds I've had for yonks... do the trick


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,266 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    Anker cable arrived today for Link...and just got shipping notification from Oculus..It's shipped a week early! woo!

    Better order the accessories now pronto. I'm strangely excited despite having a CV1 for so long.

    Feel like it'll be a new experience all over again


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    How much is the device when you buy it direct from Oculus? Has the price changed over time or why do they not show it when it is out of stock?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,266 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    How much is the device when you buy it direct from Oculus? Has the price changed over time or why do they not show it when it is out of stock?

    Think it was €449 direct, got it by pure luck.

    Both quest and rift s seem to be out of stock 99% of the time, I just got lucky and caught it at the moment it was restocked! It was out of stock again 5 minutes later.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 794 ✭✭✭pasta-solo


    Shlippery wrote: »
    Anker cable arrived today for Link...and just got shipping notification from Oculus..It's shipped a week early! woo!

    Better order the accessories now pronto. I'm strangely excited despite having a CV1 for so long.

    Feel like it'll be a new experience all over again

    Quest is a gamechanger imo. VR without cables is an amazing experience, and being able to hook up to a PC is a very sweet bonus. Make sure to look into Sidequest too, some very fun and free games available!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,877 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Quest back in stock!

    Go go!! https://www.oculus.com/quest/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,948 ✭✭✭mp3guy


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Quest back in stock!

    Go go!! https://www.oculus.com/quest/

    Says out of stock?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,877 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    mp3guy wrote: »
    Says out of stock?

    sorry was a bad April fools :pac: .. but I am seeing a Rift S!

    https://www.oculus.com/rift-s/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,948 ✭✭✭mp3guy


    mrcheez wrote: »
    sorry was a bad April fools :pac: .. but I am seeing a Rift S!

    https://www.oculus.com/rift-s/

    :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,877 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    "Lies Beneath" out now for Quest

    https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/1706349256136062/


    This game looks amazing... perhaps next one after Alyx? It's Quest-only so no need for PC.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 897 ✭✭✭Fuzzy Logic


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Quest back in stock!

    Go go!! https://www.oculus.com/quest/

    I'm on a French VPN with work and says it's in stock and shipping Monday


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