128GB Meta Quest 2 Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset + Active Pack Expired

I just got a Quest 2 headset, the used ones are on a fire sale post Christmas. A better face cushion and head strap are absolute musts! If your face is even a little broad the default strap and pads are going to dump all the weight on your cheekbones.

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 There is so much useless outdated info for getting things set up properly because this headset and all the software have had years of updates.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.

Don't forget to find a referral so that you and that person can each get $30 Meta store credit. Also, there is a 30% off sale right now on lots of apps and games in the store using code SPRING30.

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. :-)