This is a good VR headset for those not wanting to invest huge amounts of money to get into VR. The Quest 2 is a stand alone headset, so if you don't have a powerful gaming computer, this will allow you to get started in VR without that sort of investment.
Pros:
- Inexpensive compared to other headsets on the market
- Good resolution
- Least expensive wireless VR solution on the market
- Earphone jack to connect your own headphones
- Can be connected to a gaming PC either wirelessly, or with a USB C cable for additional features and game titles
- Good assortment of games, social VR, and educational apps
Cons:
- LCD screen does not have the best black level. Dark scenes can appear to be washed out
- Included strap is very basic. It may be ok for short sessions, but for longer sessions you will probably want an upgraded strap, as the included one will become uncomfortable after awhile
- Internal speakers on the headset are quite far away from the ears so volume has to be turned up in order to hear anything. This can also cause feedback on the built in microphone. (headphones recommended)
- Battery life is quite short at 2 to 2.5 hours. You likely will need to purchase an additional USB power bank, or a head strap with built in battery for longer sessions.
- Factor in additional accessories you might need to the purchase price such as an upgraded head strap, USB battery pack, headphones, and a dedicated wireless router or link cable if you plan to connect it to a computer.
In conclusion this is a good entry level VR headset, but those coming from other headsets may find the mediocre black levels on the screen hard to get used to. For the price however, this is still the best value for VR headsets currently on the market.
Things to note:
- Wireless connection to a computer will require a modern gaming PC with a recent NVIDIA or AMD graphics card, a hardwired connection to the Internet, and a dedicated Wifi 6 router or hotspot for the headset to work without too much frame loss.
- Not really meant for children. Meta has a minimum age requirement of 13 years. Parents should note that most social VR apps are geared towards adults. I wouldn't recommend those under the age of 18 to be using such titles as this is the equivalent of leaving your child alone in a crowded bar or nightclub with a bunch of much older strangers. The majority of people using the social games are in their 20's and 30's Games that do not contain a social aspect or voice chat feature, should be fun for the younger crowd with adult supervision. (Use the included hand straps with the controllers!)
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Was sent a used version of the headset. Box was opened and scuff marks on the controllers. Luckily it all still works fine so it's more cosmetic than anything. However, when you pay full price for new you expect new. 4 stars because my son is still very happy with it for his birthday. Would have been 5 stars if the product was actually new. Hopefully I don't run into any issues in the near future due to it being a used product.
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ラスタリカ
他の方も描いてる通りポッキリ折れました。値段の価値はありません。
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折れた時の状況を説明すると、かぶろうとした瞬間頭にかぶろうとすこし力を籠めたら折れました。
使用期間は１か月経っているかいないかくらい。使用頻度は週2，3度程度。
もともとプラスチック製で、ちゃっちな作りと取付方法があまりにも力任せな感じだったので細さも併せて不安でしたが問題なく装着できたのでそのまま使用してました。
頭の後ろのノズルをまわすと締め付けたり緩めたりできますが、毎回調整するのは手間なのである程度ちょうどいい位置にしたまま頭の装着や取り外しを行ってました。
若干力がかかる使い方をしていたのは否定しませんが、こうもあっさり簡単に折れてしまうとは思わず、正直呆然としました。
純正ストラップとレンズを安くする代わりに高くてもちゃんとしたストラップを提供してくれると思ってただけに、このエリートストラップもお金をかけて作られているようには見えず、頑丈さもなく、プラスチックなので伸縮性もなく、あっさり折れるというくそ仕様でした。
もともと締め付けるように使うパーツなので、きつく締め付ければその分力がかかります。でも力が分散するところがなく、特に細いプラスチック部分に引っ張られる力がかかりやすい構造上の問題で使用者全員そう遠くないうちに全員折れると思いますので、購入はしないことをお勧めします。
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Amazon ne respecte pas ses engagements.
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hmm, not impressed
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