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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭sticker


    Hi.

    I'm selling my quest tomorrow. I am planning to get the quest 2 on launch. How do I remove my account from my old quest before selling it?

    Will the account and games bought transfer to new quest 2?

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    sticker wrote: »
    Hi.

    I'm selling my quest tomorrow. I am planning to get the quest 2 on launch. How do I remove my account from my old quest before selling it?

    Will the account and games bought transfer to new quest 2?

    Thanks

    https://support.oculus.com/298586437740040/

    Yep your account and games will transfer to Quest 2 once you add a Facebook account to your Oculus account (bear in mind if the FB account is banned for being fake your games will disappear too so make sure the FB account is legit and has valid ID backing it)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    According to this (nabbed from reddit) the Quest 2 has higher resolution than even the Index! Mad.

    526952.png


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    If I download a 3D film say a 3D bluray rip of Gravity, do the cinema apps give a good experience of the 3D effects?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Thargor wrote: »
    If I download a 3D film say a 3D bluray rip of Gravity, do the cinema apps give a good experience of the 3D effects?

    yeah, make sure the rip is circa 20-30GB as otherwise it will look terrible


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭sticker


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Done, ordered a 64GB and a battery elite strap/carry case combo ... another cool €488 down, expensive hobby this!

    Hi, where did you get the battery elite strap/carry case combo?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    sticker wrote: »
    Hi, where did you get the battery elite strap/carry case combo?

    on the oculus site

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

    It made more sense as I wanted the Elite Strap and a case, so for an extra €40 I get the battery version (the battery is supposed to act as an additional counterweight to improve comfort as well as extend sessions)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭sticker


    mrcheez wrote: »
    on the oculus site

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

    It made more sense as I wanted the Elite Strap and a case, so for an extra €40 I get the battery version (the battery is supposed to act as an additional counterweight to improve comfort as well as extend sessions)


    Thanks! - out of stock at present but signed up for stock notifications. Shame there isnt a 3rd party cheaper version!

    I bought these for my Quest, will they work on Quest 2?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oculus-301-00184-01-Quest-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B07Q1JGP9Z/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=quest+Oculus+headphones&qid=1600687626&s=videogames&sr=1-5


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    sticker wrote: »
    Thanks! - out of stock at present but signed up for stock notifications. Shame there isnt a 3rd party cheaper version!

    I bought these for my Quest, will they work on Quest 2?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oculus-301-00184-01-Quest-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B07Q1JGP9Z/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=quest+Oculus+headphones&qid=1600687626&s=videogames&sr=1-5

    no unfortunately the Quest 2 has only one 3.5mm jack :(


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Gloria Rhythmic Spokesman


    sticker wrote: »
    Thanks! - out of stock at present but signed up for stock notifications. Shame there isnt a 3rd party cheaper version!

    I bought these for my Quest, will they work on Quest 2?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oculus-301-00184-01-Quest-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B07Q1JGP9Z/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=quest+Oculus+headphones&qid=1600687626&s=videogames&sr=1-5

    Yeah I bought them too mate. Never even used them. Thank God I decided to wait for Black Friday before getting the prescription lenses.

    Made a pre-order for the Oculus 2 64 GB and sold my Quest in CeX.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    I was about to preorder but then I remembered I had 250 EUR worth of OneforAll vouchers in bonuses from work to get rid of that I'm struggling to use since I do all my shopping online.

    Do you think Argos/Harvey Norman/Curry's Pc World or anywhere else will have it physically in stock in store in October for a non-insane price? What happened last time?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Thargor wrote: »
    I was about to preorder but then I remembered I had 250 EUR worth of OneforAll vouchers in bonuses from work to get rid of that I'm struggling to use since I do all my shopping online.

    Do you think Argos/Harvey Norman/Curry's Pc World or anywhere else will have it physically in stock in store in October for a non-insane price? What happened last time?

    according to https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=110551404 they were in Argos on launch so you might be lucky.

    I'm in a similar situation with my vouchers, in that I'd like to use em up before new ones are issued at Xmas... have my eye on the Super Mario Game and Watch but might be sold out as you can't preorder using vouchers :mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    I'm selling my oculus go tomorrow and may be selling my Rift CV1.

    Maybe Mr Cheez could answer this one but how bad is the compression over Oculus Link / USB C on the Quest 1?

    And how does it compare to playing it wirelessly with ALVR?

    Thanks!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Doge wrote: »
    I'm selling my oculus go tomorrow and may be selling my Rift CV1.

    Maybe Mr Cheez could answer this one but how bad is the compression over Oculus Link / USB C on the Quest 1?

    And how does it compare to playing it wirelessly with ALVR?

    Thanks!

    Haven't tried ALVR, but Virtual Desktop was pretty excellent though I think the Link cable had the slight edge.

    Half Life Alyx played perfectly and looked amazing in both...much better than my CV1

    With Quest 2 I cannot wait to replay Alyx


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Whats the best pure flying experience on Quest? Whether real world flying like MS flight sim/Google Earth or combat or just flying through ravines/skyscrapers like Mirrors Edge or whatever?
    mrcheez wrote: »
    according to https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=110551404 they were in Argos on launch so you might be lucky.

    I'm in a similar situation with my vouchers, in that I'd like to use em up before new ones are issued at Xmas... have my eye on the Super Mario Game and Watch but might be sold out as you can't preorder using vouchers :mad:
    What was the Argos pricing like do you remember?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Thargor wrote: »
    Whats the best pure flying experience on Quest? Whether real world flying like MS flight sim/Google Earth or combat or just flying through ravines/skyscrapers like Mirrors Edge or whatever?

    What was the Argos pricing like do you remember?

    Ultrawings is great and on sale today as it just so happens!

    https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/1798409083604479/

    Also End Space is a decent space sim ... there's a hang glider game coming out soon too.


    No idea on Argos pricing, but I'd imagine it would be similar to Oculus. I've never known purchases from Oculus to be "cheaper"! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    So I know you can play Steam VR games wirelessly on the Quest using Virtual Desktop or ALVR,
    but I dont see anything about playing games purchased from the Oculus Store. (I presume you'd have to buy games for the Rift /S if it is possible)

    Does that mean you should buy all the PCVR games from Steam only if you decide to have a wireless setup?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    I asked Argos/Harvey Norman/Smyths and Currys-PC World (bottom one) on Twitter, same reply for all. Any other Bricks and Mortar options I might have missed?

    ePC87vc.png


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Doge wrote: »
    So I know you can play Steam VR games wirelessly on the Quest using Virtual Desktop or ALVR,
    but I dont see anything about playing games purchased from the Oculus Store. (I presume you'd have to buy games for the Rift /S if it is possible)

    Does that mean you should buy all the PCVR games from Steam only if you decide to have a wireless setup?

    Virtual Desktop plays Oculus and SteamVR games.

    You need to sideload an updated version from SideQuest after you've bought the game on the Oculus store.

    Virtual Desktop is pretty much essential if you have a capable PC for VR (not sure about ALVR)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


      Thargor wrote: »
      I asked Argos/Harvey Norman/Smyths and Currys-PC World (bottom one) on Twitter, same reply for all. Any other Bricks and Mortar options I might have missed?

      Maybe slim chance of Brown Thomas??

      I got my AfterShokz there.. first time in the place, very swank though they knew I wasn't "one of them" :D


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    2. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


      mrcheez wrote: »

        Maybe slim chance of Brown Thomas??

        I got my AfterShokz there.. first time in the place, very swank though they knew I wasn't "one of them" :D
        Oh yeah and Arnotts big tech department downstairs aswell thanks.


      1. Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Gloria Rhythmic Spokesman


        Saw this posted on HUKD:

        Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes - €4.50 via cross buy. That means it will work on my Quest 2 as well I think.


      2. Registered Users Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


        Just pre ordered the 64GB version. Will they give me sort of advance notice of when they're gonna take the money out? It's not my main account so want to make sure I have enough in when it's needed


      3. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


        Just pre ordered the 64GB version. Will they give me sort of advance notice of when they're gonna take the money out? It's not my main account so want to make sure I have enough in when it's needed

        nope... they usually just grab it a few days before shipping so I guess plan to have the cash in the account in the first week of Oct


      4. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


        mrcheez wrote: »

          Maybe slim chance of Brown Thomas??

          I got my AfterShokz there.. first time in the place, very swank though they knew I wasn't "one of them" :D
          Thargor wrote: »
          Oh yeah and Arnotts big tech department downstairs aswell thanks.
          Arnotts tech guy in a couple of Gmails back and forth (after first being asked what it was by regular Arnotts customer service despite my original email linking to the Quest 2 homepage :rolleyes:) wasnt telling me anything for sure but he said email him again in 2 weeks and he'd tell me then so looking promising there anyway.


        1. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,434 ✭✭✭Homelander


          I have a Samsung Odyssey Plus that I bought and never used...and an Oculus Go that I used a bit but not much.

          Would it make sense now to sell both and cover the cost of a Quest 2?


        2. Registered Users Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


          mrcheez wrote: »
          nope... they usually just grab it a few days before shipping so I guess plan to have the cash in the account in the first week of Oct

          Cool, Before release or before shipping? Shipping date for me is 22nd October


        3. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


          Cool, Before release or before shipping? Shipping date for me is 22nd October

          Usually shipping ... just to be safe have the cash in there in October though


        4. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


          Any advantages to buying direct from Oculus?

          Its only £300 on amazon, but you need to use a mail forwarding service like Parcel Wizard / Motel / Address Pal.


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        6. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭sticker


          Doge wrote: »
          Any advantages to buying direct from Oculus?

          Its only £300 on amazon, but you need to use a mail forwarding service like Parcel Wizard / Motel / Address Pal.

          That what I did with an posts overseas forwarding service.. same guarantee... No different...


        7. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


          Doge wrote: »
          Any advantages to buying direct from Oculus?

          Its only £300 on amazon, but you need to use a mail forwarding service like Parcel Wizard / Motel / Address Pal.

          I'm just a bit wary when it comes to post-Brexit and how returns might be handled if there's no deal.

          It's around a €20 saving vs buying off the Oculus site? Or more?


        8. Registered Users Posts: 2,447 ✭✭✭kerplun k


          I expect you to die is on sale at the moment, 32% off. Very fun if you haven’t played it.

          I finally got around to playing arizona sunshine. It took me around 6 hours to complete over 3 days. Very entertaining.


        9. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


          Oh hell yes

          https://uploadvr.com/virtual-desktop-quest-2-pc/


          Also it's great to know Guy Godin has made $3 million on Virtual Desktop sales for Quest alone... he's readily approachable whenever I ask him questions on reddit!
          Great... er.. guy!


        10. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭Lord Spence


          what do you think availability of oculus 2 will be like leading up to Christmas? thinning of pre ordering for my daughter but would rather wait until closer to Christmas in order to get the full warranty etc.


        11. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


          what do you think availability of oculus 2 will be like leading up to Christmas? thinning of pre ordering for my daughter but would rather wait until closer to Christmas in order to get the full warranty etc.

          If the Quest is anything to by, it will be pretty much in demand coming up to Xmas.

          I'd say try to get one now if you can, even for the sake of losing the extra 1 month of warranty (I think earliest delivery for pre-orders is now Nov?)


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        13. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


          mrcheez wrote: »
          If the Quest is anything to by, it will be pretty much in demand coming up to Xmas.

          I'd say try to get one now if you can, even for the sake of losing the extra 1 month of warranty (I think earliest delivery for pre-orders is now Nov?)

          Amazon still seems to be running with delivery in October, whether they can stick to that or not.

          I'm hovering over the thing, mainly trying to justify expenditure by claiming that I was going to spend 499 on the Xbox Series X and I'll save 300 on trade in, so in a way..isn't it really free?


        14. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭Lord Spence


          druss wrote: »
          Amazon still seems to be running with delivery in October, whether they can stick to that or not.

          I'm hovering over the thing, mainly trying to justify expenditure by claiming that I was going to spend 499 on the Xbox Series X and I'll save 300 on trade in, so in a way..isn't it really free?

          Does anyone know if you buy direct from oculus do they take payment upfront or on dispatch?


        15. Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Gloria Rhythmic Spokesman


          On dispatch. I pre-ordered on the 21st and no money has been taken yet.


        16. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


          Mods are asleep, post VR porn....

          .....just kidding!

          I sold my rift and now I'm trying to decide between the 64gb and 256gb Quest 2.

          I see Amazon have now opened up orders direct to the ireland for the 64GB with a saving or about 20 euro compared to buying from oculus direct.

          I'm leaning on the 64gb as the games are relatively small in size.

          The money saved can be spent on future accessories.


        17. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


          Doge wrote: »
          Mods are asleep, post VR porn....

          .....just kidding!

          I sold my rift and now I'm trying to decide between the 64gb and 256gb Quest 2.

          I see Amazon have now opened up orders direct to the ireland for the 64GB with a saving or about 20 euro compared to buying from oculus direct.

          I'm leaning on the 64gb as the games are relatively small in size.

          The money saved can be spent on future accessories.

          Same plan re Amazon and on 64GB model. May need to spend more on pc to get the most out of the Link or Virtual Desktop though.


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        19. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


          druss wrote: »
          Same plan re Amazon and on 64GB model. May need to spend more on pc to get the most out of the Link or Virtual Desktop though.

          Eeep! Just after I pre-ordered the 64GB I saw this in a Facebook group:

          https://uploadvr.com/walking-dead-saints-sinners-oculus-quest-size/


          Saints and sinners seems to be in the minority though, it's the only game I know that's over 10GBs


        20. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


          Doge wrote: »
          Eeep! Just after I pre-ordered the 64GB I saw this in a Facebook group:

          https://uploadvr.com/walking-dead-saints-sinners-oculus-quest-size/


          Saints and sinners seems to be in the minority though, it's the only game I know that's over 10GBs

          I haven't had any VR system before, so the 64GB seems the more logical starting point. Will just have to keep the library tightly curated.


        21. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭luketitz


          Just had a shot of a my nephew's fishing game on it earlier on, safe to say I'm 'hooked' and want one ASAP! Is Amazon the best place to go yeah?

          Absolutely newb so any buying advice appreciated, mind was truly blown on his Quest and I'm keen to immerse!


        22. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


          luketitz wrote: »
          Just had a shot of a my nephew's fishing game on it earlier on, safe to say I'm 'hooked' and want one ASAP! Is Amazon the best place to go yeah?

          Absolutely newb so any buying advice appreciated, mind was truly blown on his Quest and I'm keen to immerse!

          Amazon is the cheapest but there’s no telling if you’ll get it from there sooner than the Oculus site.


        23. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭luketitz


          Doge wrote: »
          Amazon is the cheapest but there’s no telling if you’ll get it from there sooner than the Oculus site.

          Thanks, not really in a mad hurry on delivery, more concerned about getting the best deal possible really, may even hold out and see what Black Friday brings!

          Edit - sorry, I know I said ASAP originally, was probably a little over excited last night on reflection, haha


        24. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


          Doge wrote: »
          Eeep! Just after I pre-ordered the 64GB I saw this in a Facebook group:

          https://uploadvr.com/walking-dead-saints-sinners-oculus-quest-size/


          Saints and sinners seems to be in the minority though, it's the only game I know that's over 10GBs

          Damn you Il Doge

          I think you are right about the storage requirements. It actually made me go back and double-check which version of the original Quest I had purchased.

          Turns out I bought the 128GB version. I haven't installed that many games, and I'm using about 90GB, so my purchase of the 64GB Quest 2 wouldn't be able to handle the same content I currently use on my Quest. It's all the sideloading I've done which is eating up most of the space, but the sideloaded content is the best part of the Quest imho.

          I've cancelled my Oculus pre-order and ordered a 256GB plus case from Amazon.

          Turns out it's only around €70 more than ordering the same from Oculus, but after hearing that Quest 2 supports 8K video, I will definitely need to be using that extra storage space in the 256GB so the extra storage will be more than worth €70 as those videos could be 60GB?


          The mad thing is:

          - Oculus Quest 2 256GB
          - Carrying case
          - Elite strap with battery


          is about €100 cheaper than the original Quest 128GB without a case when I ordered that.


        25. Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Gloria Rhythmic Spokesman


          Maybe I'm being dense but why don't they offer a 128GB option? It seems the options at the moment are either too small and too big.


        26. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


          Maybe I'm being dense but why don't they offer a 128GB option? It seems the options at the moment are either too small and too big.

          There's definitely some reason they went with 256 over the 128 and I suspect they realised the sort of storage requirements for upcoming games in development as they'd have the inside track.

          The smaller storage and cloth head strap may be more targeted at those who will use the device primarily for the social aspect like Horizons and perhaps a couple of games, whereas the larger storage and elite strap is targeted at those who want to go all in with playing lots of games.


        27. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


          Almost 24 hours later and I still can't decide.

          Mr Cheez what are the storage hungry games you sideloaded?

          I plan on playing media regularly in bigscreen with friends so I guess I could just drag entire series on there with the 256GB model.


        28. Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


          Doge wrote: »
          Almost 24 hours later and I still can't decide.

          Mr Cheez what are the storage hungry games you sideloaded?

          I plan on playing media regularly in bigscreen with friends so I guess I could just drag entire series on there with the 256GB model.

          The minimum size for good quality 3D movies on my Go was around 25-30GB... But for standard HD quality videos you'd probably be ok at around 3-4GB per 30 minute video.

          Saying that though, the major thing about the Quest 2 is its ability to play 8K so that's where we could start seeing possibly double or triple that.

          If you intend on watching videos then you'll probably want the extra space unless you want to rely on streaming from your PC all the time.

          The main things that took up space on my Quest was sideloading games with high textures, but even Superhot is about 6GB. Most Quest games at the mo are around 1GB.

          Vader Immortal is about 3GB per episode.

          Although...
          https://uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-aaa-games-soon/
          (This follows what I was suggesting about maybe why they upped the storage to 256GB)

          Bear in mind on a 64GB about 10GB is reserved for system so it's more like 54GB.


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