The "new" 128Gb Quest 2 is a welcome increase in storage space over the prior 64Gb model, as the OS eats up a fair bit of space on that storage. Fortunately the apps and games are mostly small in install size.
For a standalone VR headset (with ability to connect to a gaming PC for PCVR), it does a fantastic job at bringing you this experience. However, the requirement for Facebook is a sour note to using it as it is tied to your real life social media account. You can make a alias for it though so other gamers don't see your real name.. but still, the writing is on the wall that this is for personal data collection while you use it. Take that for what it's worth, as the low cost is clearly subsidized from Facebook's personal data collection as the unit is sold at a loss otherwise.
The Pros:
-Small and portable.
-VR capability is great. It's not powerful to provide realistic graphics, but the games are really effective at giving you a sense of scale and being in the VR world. Framerates are fast and colors are vivid. It works great.
-Low cost compared to everything else on the market (which requires a PC - which this doesn't).
-Ability to cast gameplay to a chromecast type device for others to see.
-Install sizes are small (most),
Cons:
- Facebook required.
- The strap is uncomfortable and doesn't do a good job of keeping the weight off your face. It's essentially a fabric belt, so you'll want to invest in a better headband for more support.
- Battery capacity gives you about 2+ hours playtime so it's quite low. If you supplement with an external battery, the Quest will run off of that before it goes to it's own battery, so you'll want to invest in a battery pack for more playtime.
- Lenses have a small focal "sweet spot" and this coupled with the troublesome headstrap means that you will frequently adjust the headset to reduce fatigue to your eyes.
- Resolution varies in standalone games as the headset may need to lower resolution to allow for appropriate processing power - depending on the app. While the headset is "almost 2K per eye", there will still be some blur, and in some games, you will notice a fair amount if the game drops the resolution as needed. This is not a frequent issue, but I am mentioning it just in case some owners wonder why game X is clearer than game Y. Having said this, a number of titles have been patched for the higher processing power of the Quest 2's headset and do have increased resolution over the original Quest 1.
- The Oculus game store does not have big-discount sales like Steam or Playstation for their VR headsets. There is a daily deal and sometimes weekly deals with a couple of games in them, but the discounts range from about 9% to 30%. Overall, games on Quest 2 will cost you more to purchase as most will stay at full price.
In conclusion .. don't look at the small list of Pros as a negative as what it does, it does great and is well worth the cost. Just know that the cons show that it does have limitations so don't expect the moon, and the basic headset will likely need a better headband and external battery to get the best enjoyment out of it. It's a 5 star headset absolutely - but Facebook's requirement is something to understand, as if your account is ever banned on Facebook... you will lose all your purchases and the headset will become useless.
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Product broke with absolutely no force or impact
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2021
I had the elite strap on for a few weeks and had gotten to use my headset roughly around 20 hours in those two weeks. It was fine during that time, fit well, seemed firm. However my computer's graphics card failed, and so I left my VR headset on the desk, next to my computer for several weeks while I got the warranty for my card to replace it. After I had my computer up and running again, again after the VR headset was sitting not being touched for several weeks, I picked it up (from the front, heavy side, not the strap) and the snap just snapped in half under its own weight. This is absolutely unacceptable for the price they are charging. I had read the reviews of others saying the band snapped, figured it couldn't be as bad as they said, but sure enough, it's true, with no pressure, no force, just leave it on a desk for a few weeks and it will snap all on its own. Extremely disappointed.
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2021
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Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 1, 2021
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Product broke with absolutely no force or impact
By Jessica W on June 12, 2021
I had the elite strap on for a few weeks and had gotten to use my headset roughly around 20 hours in those two weeks. It was fine during that time, fit well, seemed firm. However my computer's graphics card failed, and so I left my VR headset on the desk, next to my computer for several weeks while I got the warranty for my card to replace it. After I had my computer up and running again, again after the VR headset was sitting not being touched for several weeks, I picked it up (from the front, heavy side, not the strap) and the snap just snapped in half under its own weight. This is absolutely unacceptable for the price they are charging. I had read the reviews of others saying the band snapped, figured it couldn't be as bad as they said, but sure enough, it's true, with no pressure, no force, just leave it on a desk for a few weeks and it will snap all on its own. Extremely disappointed.
By Jessica W on June 12, 2021
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Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 24, 2021
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Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 7, 2020
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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。
Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on November 15, 2020Style: Elite StrapVerified Purchase
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。
Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on November 15, 2020
画像の通り、ポッキリ折れました。通常の使用しかしてません。Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on November 15, 2020
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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Orlin
Amazon ne respecte pas ses engagements.
Reviewed in France 🇫🇷 on November 14, 2020Style: Elite StrapVerified Purchase
SLUT DRAGON
Cracks within 15 days of purchace
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 28, 2020Style: Elite StrapVerified Purchase
Cracks within 15 days of purchace
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 28, 2020
I have had this for 15 days. Already it has cracked. This isnt through rough play or anything, just simply putting the headset on and taking it off. You can feel how cheap they made the sides for this strap. Not worth the money and the quality is shocking. Look online, this problem is universal.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 28, 2020
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Bruce C
At this price would it have killed Oculus to throw in a USB A to USB C converter?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 3, 2020Style: Link CableVerified Purchase
Adam Burge
hmm, not impressed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 13, 2020Style: Link CableVerified Purchase
