* Oculus Quest 2 Owners Thread *

lego · 21 Oct 2020 at 11:59

Minstadave said:
WiFi 5 works.

Thanks for that, another question are there any aftermarket power packs people are using to help with the playing time?

Just-Dave · 21 Oct 2020 at 12:04

hyperseven said:
that's just the WiFi6 COVID causing radiation the HMD is emitting

Lol,
In all seriousness tho,
When using link after about half hour started to get a smell of burning, a bit like oil smell as well, head set felt hot as well,
Just wondered if any one else might have smelt it on theirs
Probably going to have to look at sending it back,
Dont want it exploding on my face lol

Micro666 · 21 Oct 2020 at 12:36

As a test I've converted a 3D movie to a SBS LR (full) format mkv. I've named the file correctly, but it just will not show up in Oculus TV/My Media. No matter where I put the file. I originally placed it into the \Movies directory.

My mkv, according to MediaInfo is AVC, and using the MP4 codec. Width is 3840x1080

Any clues? What am I doing wrong?

I can play the movie in Pigasus, but I also want it to show in Oculus TV's My Media section

CrackDown · 21 Oct 2020 at 12:46

Have you tried DeoVR? That's free and works well with SBS films, locally stored or on a server (DLNA)

Ravenger · 21 Oct 2020 at 13:28

Virtual Desktop also plays 3D SBS if you already have that app.

I use Skybox. That used to be free, but now it's £15 which is a bit expensive for just a movie player.

MrClippy · 21 Oct 2020 at 13:45

Just-Dave said:
Lol,
In all seriousness tho,
When using link after about half hour started to get a smell of burning, a bit like oil smell as well, head set felt hot as well,
Just wondered if any one else might have smelt it on theirs
Probably going to have to look at sending it back,
Dont want it exploding on my face lol

could that be the usb cable? do you have it in a usb 3 port? are you using an adapter? apparently you shouldn't be using an adapter for it.

bicpug · 21 Oct 2020 at 15:03

Is there any 3d movie player that lets you invert the sides, i tried to watch one and it looked all wrong, no 3d effect.

Just-Dave · 21 Oct 2020 at 15:05

MrClippy said:
could that be the usb cable? do you have it in a usb 3 port? are you using an adapter? apparently you shouldn't be using an adapter for it.

yeah in the right port mate,
Was pusing it with gfx settings in game, seems ok now,
Contacted oculus support, they are going to get back to me

something daft already!! · 21 Oct 2020 at 15:08

Superhot is a tenner on Rift/s, 18 on Quest2 and 11 quid on CDkeys. Why can't they be cross platform? Oh yeah, money.

glenimp617 · 21 Oct 2020 at 15:21

The stock headset strap is truly awful. Mine keeps slipping down my face making the image blurry.

any ideas when the battey strap will be in stock?

I'm also getting a little bit annoyed with the godrays. I'm noticing them more and more.

mrgubby · 21 Oct 2020 at 15:24

TheOracle said:
The stock headset strap is truly awful. Mine keeps slipping down my face making the image blurry.

any ideas when the battey strap will be in stock?

I'm also getting a little bit annoyed with the godrays. I'm noticing them more and more.

I just bought the Elite Strap from the high street catalogue shop and use it with a cheapo powerbank

chroniclard · 21 Oct 2020 at 15:24

I have ordered the elite strap/battery/case and the "fit pack" from the Oculus store. strap/battery is estimated November the 10th.

Ravenger · 21 Oct 2020 at 15:31

bicpug said:
Is there any 3d movie player that lets you invert the sides, i tried to watch one and it looked all wrong, no 3d effect.

Skybox does - you can flip L/R SBS.

danlightbulb · 21 Oct 2020 at 16:01

mrgubby said:
I just bought the Elite Strap from the high street catalogue shop and use it with a cheapo powerbank

Ive relented and just done the same. Can pick it up tonight.

I was holding out for third party straps, but oh well. We'll see if its worth fifty quid.

Zairs · 21 Oct 2020 at 16:08

bicpug said:
Is there any 3d movie player that lets you invert the sides, i tried to watch one and it looked all wrong, no 3d effect.

I used big picture and plex

Ravenger · 21 Oct 2020 at 17:44

There have been some reports of Elite straps (both normal and battery) cracking. Not sure if this is due to how people are handling it or if it's a manufacturing issue. Handle those straps with care!

Ur round next · 21 Oct 2020 at 19:10

I have the Elite Strap for the Quest 2 got lucky theer was one left on my local retail store yesterday...Its so much better now

danlightbulb · 21 Oct 2020 at 19:42

Got my elite strap and tried it out just now. It is better, but I don't think its £50 better.

It does clamp the unit better to your face, and this has made the image a bit more consistent for me. On the original strap, I found some games better in IPD setting 1, and some better in setting 2. Now I can clamp the unit slightly better, setting 2 seems consistently better.

It doesn't change how heavy the unit feels at all I don't think. Plus the downside is you can no longer flip the unit up to your forehead or hold it up against your face loosely to check between PC screen and headset.

So all in, comfort wise 10-20% better. I would say this should be a £25 accessory.

glenimp617 · 21 Oct 2020 at 19:59

danlightbulb said:
Got my elite strap and tried it out just now. It is better, but I don't think its £50 better.

It does clamp the unit better to your face, and this has made the image a bit more consistent for me. On the original strap, I found some games better in IPD setting 1, and some better in setting 2. Now I can clamp the unit slightly better, setting 2 seems consistently better.

It doesn't change how heavy the unit feels at all I don't think. Plus the downside is you can no longer flip the unit up to your forehead or hold it up against your face loosely to check between PC screen and headset.

So all in, comfort wise 10-20% better. I would say this should be a £25 accessory.

Surely it's better in the fact you can clamp it tighter so it doesn't move? The biggest issue I have at the minute, especially in beat sabre, is the headset will slide up and down a little...and as we all know, a little movement means the difference between a sharp picture and a fuzzy one.

My headset always feels far too loose on my head/face.

I do agree on the pricing though. £50 for a bit of plastic!

jesus2nd · 21 Oct 2020 at 20:03

mrgubby said:
I just bought the Elite Strap from the high street catalogue shop and use it with a cheapo powerbank

Any recommendations for a cable? I use the standard Amazon one which I use for link but doesn't seem to charge fast enough

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