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128GB Meta Quest 2 Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset + Meta Quest 2 Active Pack for
$218.57.
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About this item:
- Keep your experience smooth and seamless, even as high speed action unfolds around you with a super-fast processor and high-resolution display.
- Experience total immersion with 3D positional audio, hand tracking and haptic feedback, working together to make virtual worlds feel real.
- Explore an expanding universe of over 350 titles across gaming, fitness, social/multiplayer and entertainment, including exclusive blockbuster releases and totally unique VR experiences.
- Enjoy the perfect combination of comfort and safety with a wipeable facial interface, wrist straps, and adjustable knuckle straps.
- Protect your system (and the room around you) when the action gets gripping as wrist straps and adjustable knuckle straps help keep your controllers firmly in your hands.
- Wipeable padded interfaces let you easily remove sweat and dirt after each active session and get right back to your next workout, gaming session or presentation.
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So a Quest 2 is still perfectly serviceable and as long as you're content wiring it to a PC for Steam link it should be a good headset for years to come. That said, VR is still largely just a novelty and it's such a crapshoot figuring out which games have a control layout that you'll find comfortable. There is so much useless outdated info for getting things set up properly because this headset and all the software have had years of updates. Also the community around VR in general isn't the most pleasant.
My recommendations for apps is a pretty short list.
Resident Evil 4: It's the most impressive VR game. Nobody has done better yet. This is THE demo game that shows what VR can be for gaming, and it's a very complete version of a game that people have loved and re-purchased since the days of the GameCube. This version is worth the full $40 asking price, though it will go on sale for less.
4XVR for locally stored videos. I got my Quest 2 thinking I'd lay in a hammock using it as a video player. This is the only video player I've found with a mode that lets you lay down and re-orient the screen so you don't have to be seated upright to watch. It also has the most compatibility with different codecs for audio and video. Currently it's free.
Immersed is the productivity app. It's "free" but they really want you to buy a subscription. This is the only desktop streaming app I've seen so far that allows you to display multiple screens. And they allow a pass through cutout so you can see your mouse/keyboard.
Moss and Moss 2 are ADORABLE platformers where you control an incredibly cute mouse character through a whimsical fantasy world shown as lovely storybook dioramas and from time to time you will directly interact with the world to move an obstacle to help your mouse traverse the world. It's a shame these games are VR exclusive because they could have such broader appeal for a wider audience.
Skyrim VR is a great way to wring EVEN more playtime out of that game, and it has an impressive range of play comfort options for VR. Fallout 4 VR does the same thing for Fallout 4. Two very strong options for meaty gaming experiences.
I strongly recommend checking out all the reviews and discussions for any Steam VR game that appeals to you before buying. A lot of games were made with the Vibe controls in mind which often means no analog stick support, which still works but I find them much more annoying when played on a wired headset.
Referee gets $30 Meta store credit instantly upon new headset activation.
Referrer gets $30 Meta store credit within 30 days after new headset is activated.
My favorite game/app is Walkabout Mini Golf followed by Wander (basically Google Street Maps).
I bought the Quest 2 during Christmas 2023 when they were offering $50 Meta store credit (Walmart). I bought the Kiwi hand straps and BoboVR M2 head strap with battery. I also bought prescription lenses from HonsVR for $60.
I'm old (43) and didn't really think I would like it, but I do. I don't play everyday, and when I do it is usually a round of golf or two before I need give it a rest. I don't regret my purchase, in fact I bought one for my Wife a month ago so we can play mini golf together. :-)
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So a Quest 2 is still perfectly serviceable and as long as you're content wiring it to a PC for Steam link it should be a good headset for years to come. That said, VR is still largely just a novelty and it's such a crapshoot figuring out which games have a control layout that you'll find comfortable. There is so much useless outdated info for getting things set up properly because this headset and all the software have had years of updates. Also the community around VR in general isn't the most pleasant.
My recommendations for apps is a pretty short list.
Resident Evil 4: It's the most impressive VR game. Nobody has done better yet. This is THE demo game that shows what VR can be for gaming, and it's a very complete version of a game that people have loved and re-purchased since the days of the GameCube. This version is worth the full $40 asking price, though it will go on sale for less.
4XVR for locally stored videos. I got my Quest 2 thinking I'd lay in a hammock using it as a video player. This is the only video player I've found with a mode that lets you lay down and re-orient the screen so you don't have to be seated upright to watch. It also has the most compatibility with different codecs for audio and video. Currently it's free.
Immersed is the productivity app. It's "free" but they really want you to buy a subscription. This is the only desktop streaming app I've seen so far that allows you to display multiple screens. And they allow a pass through cutout so you can see your mouse/keyboard.
Moss and Moss 2 are ADORABLE platformers where you control an incredibly cute mouse character through a whimsical fantasy world shown as lovely storybook dioramas and from time to time you will directly interact with the world to move an obstacle to help your mouse traverse the world. It's a shame these games are VR exclusive because they could have such broader appeal for a wider audience.
Skyrim VR is a great way to wring EVEN more playtime out of that game, and it has an impressive range of play comfort options for VR. Fallout 4 VR does the same thing for Fallout 4. Two very strong options for meaty gaming experiences.
I strongly recommend checking out all the reviews and discussions for any Steam VR game that appeals to you before buying. A lot of games were made with the Vibe controls in mind which often means no analog stick support, which still works but I find them much more annoying when played on a wired headset.
So a Quest 2 is still perfectly serviceable and as long as you're content wiring it to a PC for Steam link it should be a good headset for years to come. That said, VR is still largely just a novelty and it's such a crapshoot figuring out which games have a control layout that you'll find comfortable. There is s
o much useless outdated info for getting things set up properly because this headset and all the
software have had years of updates. Also the community around VR in general isn't the most pleasant.
My recommendations for apps is a pretty short list.
Resident Evil 4: It's the most impressive VR game. Nobody has done better yet. This is THE demo game that shows what VR can be for gaming, and it's a very complete version of a game that people have loved and re-purchased since the days of the GameCube. This version is worth the full $40 asking price, though it will go on sale for less.
4XVR for locally stored videos. I got my Quest 2 thinking I'd lay in a hammock using it as a video player. This is the only video player I've found with a mode that lets you lay down and re-orient the screen so you don't have to be seated upright to watch. It also has the most compatibility with different codecs for audio and video. Currently it's free.
Immersed is the productivity app. It's "free" but they really want you to buy a subscription. This is the only desktop streaming app I've seen so far that allows you to display multiple screens. And they allow a pass through cutout so you can see your mouse/keyboard.
Moss and Moss 2 are ADORABLE platformers where you control an incredibly cute mouse character through a whimsical fantasy world shown as lovely storybookdioramas and from time to time you the character will directly interact with the world to move an obstacle to help your mouse traverse the world. It's a shame these games are VR exclusive because they could have such broader appeal for a wider audience.
Skyrim VR is a great way to wring EVEN more playtime out of that game, and it has an impressive range of play comfort options for VR. Fallout 4 VR does the same thing for Fallout 4. Two very strong options for meaty gaming experiences.
I strongly recommend checking out all the reviews and discussions for any Steam VR game that appeals to you before buying. A lot of games were made with the Vibe controls in mind which often means no analog stick support, which still works but I find them much more annoying when played on a wired headset.
Referee gets $30 Meta store credit instantly upon new headset activation.
Referrer gets $30 Meta store credit within 30 days after new headset is activated.
My favorite game/app is Walkabout Mini Golf followed by Wander (basically Google Street Maps).
I bought the Quest 2 during Christmas 2023 when they were offering $50 Meta store credit (Walmart). I bought the Kiwi hand straps and BoboVR M2 head strap with battery. I also bought prescription lenses from HonsVR for $60.
I'm old (43) and didn't really think I would like it, but I do. I don't play everyday, and when I do it is usually a round of golf or two before I need give it a rest. I don't regret my purchase, in fact I bought one for my Wife a month ago so we can play mini golf together. :-)
So a Quest 2 is still perfectly serviceable and as long as you're content wiring it to a PC for Steam link it should be a good headset for years to come. That said, VR is still largely just a novelty and it's such a crapshoot figuring out which games have a control layout that you'll find comfortable. There is so much useless outdated info for getting things set up properly because this headset and all the software have had years of updates. Also the community around VR in general isn't the most pleasant.
My recommendations for apps is a pretty short list.
Resident Evil 4: It's the most impressive VR game. Nobody has done better yet. This is THE demo game that shows what VR can be for gaming, and it's a very complete version of a game that people have loved and re-purchased since the days of the GameCube. This version is worth the full $40 asking price, though it will go on sale for less.
4XVR for locally stored videos. I got my Quest 2 thinking I'd lay in a hammock using it as a video player. This is the only video player I've found with a mode that lets you lay down and re-orient the screen so you don't have to be seated upright to watch. It also has the most compatibility with different codecs for audio and video. Currently it's free.
Immersed is the productivity app. It's "free" but they really want you to buy a subscription. This is the only desktop streaming app I've seen so far that allows you to display multiple screens. And they allow a pass through cutout so you can see your mouse/keyboard.
Moss and Moss 2 are ADORABLE platformers where you control an incredibly cute mouse character through a whimsical fantasy world shown as lovely storybook dioramas and from time to time you will directly interact with the world to move an obstacle to help your mouse traverse the world. It's a shame these games are VR exclusive because they could have such broader appeal for a wider audience.
Skyrim VR is a great way to wring EVEN more playtime out of that game, and it has an impressive range of play comfort options for VR. Fallout 4 VR does the same thing for Fallout 4. Two very strong options for meaty gaming experiences.
I strongly recommend checking out all the reviews and discussions for any Steam VR game that appeals to you before buying. A lot of games were made with the Vibe controls in mind which often means no analog stick support, which still works but I find them much more annoying when played on a wired headset.
As for video apps, I highly recommend DeoVR. Has more features and allows DLNA.
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Basically you don't want to get a 64gb one and let them charge you the same as a 512gb one. That's the only problem I ran into and these are still great headsets. You don't need to lament not having the higher number version like the 3 unless you really really need a better pass through and mixed reality (which the Quest 2 already does albeit with a worse image on the pass through camera but still usable and able to have fun with) then you're not missing much.
As for video apps, I highly recommend DeoVR. Has more features and allows DLNA.
As for video apps, I highly recommend DeoVR. Has more features and allows DLNA.
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At my local Sam's Club (Dublin, Ohio) it has been on clearance for $159 for over a month. Currently there are none in stock at my store. They still have the display up with lots of cardboard slips. I go there every other week for groceries and they still have the display up so I have them check the stock and every time they say they are out of stock.
I was told the third time I checked that corporate told them they have to leave it up. Not sure what that is about. I wouldn't buy a membership or make a special trip for it, but you may want to check your local Sam's Club while you are there.