* Oculus Quest 2 Owners Thread *

Buddy · 20 Oct 2020 at 14:21

fantasticCG said:
Thanks dude gonna have a think appreciate the pros and cons list

glenimp617 · 20 Oct 2020 at 14:29

When people say godrays, do they mean the strange onion effect? I notice it a lot when watching videos where the scene is quite light. It's the most annoying thing about the quest 2 imho.

The effect is lessened when the room is light, but say in the prime app, you don't get an option to leave the lights switched on. It's very annoying.

Ravenger · 20 Oct 2020 at 14:52

TheOracle said:
When people say godrays, do they mean the strange onion effect? I notice it a lot when watching videos where the scene is quite light. It's the most annoying thing about the quest 2 imho.

The effect is lessened when the room is light, but say in the prime app, you don't get an option to leave the lights switched on. It's very annoying.

I've seen two types of 'god rays' in the Quest. General smearing of light from bright pixels, pointing to the edge of the screen, and circlular fresnel lens glare.

Still the Quest 2 lens glare is nowhere near as annoying as the Valve index which has the most horrible lens reflections I've seen, and that's a £900 system (before you even add on the cost of the PC to run it).

glenimp617 · 20 Oct 2020 at 15:11

Ravenger said:
circlular fresnel lens glare.

This sounds like what I'm experiencing. It's pretty bad, although I've not used a Valve index before. I guess it just shows how early this technology is.

It takes the enjoyment out of a 2hr movie.

krooton · 20 Oct 2020 at 15:40

TheOracle said:
When people say godrays, do they mean the strange onion effect? I notice it a lot when watching videos where the scene is quite light. It's the most annoying thing about the quest 2 imho.

The effect is lessened when the room is light, but say in the prime app, you don't get an option to leave the lights switched on. It's very annoying.

Pretty much yes, as an example:

The Q1 was better, but I don't find it unacceptable on the Q2.

Ravenger · 20 Oct 2020 at 15:51

The Go has by far the best lens clarity of any of the Oculus headsets. Nearly non-existent god-rays. I'm surprised that the Quest 2 is so bad by comparison as they're supposed to be similar or the same lenses.

SupraWez · 20 Oct 2020 at 16:58

Agreed, the GO display is very nice.

As a basic entry level VR unit I still rate it, shame its been dropped now.

MrClippy · 20 Oct 2020 at 17:59

Anyone else think oculus store has nothing for it?

All my purchases have been on steam

kol123 · 20 Oct 2020 at 19:15

MrClippy said:
Anyone else think oculus store has nothing for it?

All my purchases have been on steam

Only game on there I want is that table tennis game lol.

Zeeflyboy · 20 Oct 2020 at 19:36

MrClippy said:
Anyone else think oculus store has nothing for it?

All my purchases have been on steam

Only consider it where there is crossbuy, thus giving you the quest native version and the PC version... otherwise steam all the way!

chroniclard · 20 Oct 2020 at 19:41

Zeeflyboy said:
Only consider it where there is crossbuy, thus giving you the quest native version and the PC version... otherwise steam all the way!

How can you tell if a steam VR game will work or will they all work via link?

mrgubby · 20 Oct 2020 at 19:44

The Elite strap transforms the feel/fit of the quest 2

Ravenger · 20 Oct 2020 at 19:44

chroniclard said:
How can you tell if a steam VR game will work or will they all work via link?

If a Steam game's description says 'Oculus Rift' it should be compatible with the Link cable. Virtual Desktop has its own specific compatiblity list.

Ravenger · 20 Oct 2020 at 19:45

mrgubby said:
The Elite strap transforms the feel/fit of the quest 2

Battery strap transforms the fit/feel AND the battery life.

SpiritOfTheAge · 20 Oct 2020 at 19:52

After the update to VD today I thought I'd try the wifi link again and today it works! I even popped upstairs and had a quick blast on Alyx.

It was such a seamless experience, into Steam VR pull up the game I want and I'm in.

Amazing and hopefully it's only going to get better.

Zeeflyboy · 20 Oct 2020 at 19:53

chroniclard said:
How can you tell if a steam VR game will work or will they all work via link?

What he said:

Ravenger said:
If a Steam game's description says 'Oculus Rift' it should be compatible with the Link cable. Virtual Desktop has its own specific compatiblity list.

Certainly the vast, vast majority work with oculus headsets no problem at all... I can’t recall running into one that didn’t. Obviously to be sure we are talking running on your pc here, you can’t install a mobile game from steam.

mrgubby · 20 Oct 2020 at 19:54

Ravenger said:
Battery strap transforms the fit/feel AND the battery life.

My artfully attached battery pack will do the same

RockSteddy · 20 Oct 2020 at 21:23

I hope they sell the Elite Battery strap separately at some point as I don't need the case as my old one fits the Quest2 just fine. I'm very happy with the battery-less elite strap for the time being though!

chroniclard · 20 Oct 2020 at 21:48

Return has been credited so ordered another.

Ravenger · 20 Oct 2020 at 21:57

RockSteddy said:
I hope they sell the Elite Battery strap separately at some point as I don't need the case as my old one fits the Quest2 just fine. I'm very happy with the battery-less elite strap for the time being though!

The old case won't fit the Quest 2 with the Battery strap installed as far as I know.

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