Play games, watch shows and movies, surf the web, and much more in virtual reality from absolutely anywhere. The Oculus Quest 2 is an all-in-one wireless VR headset that doesn’t require any additional equipment. There’s no need to connect to a console or expensive gaming PC, nor are there any necessary cables, wires, or sensors to hook up. Simply slide your Oculus Quest 2 headset on and enter an amazing world of VR.
Oculus Quest 2 pushes the boundaries of VR comfort and accessibility
As an early adopter of VR headsets, I can’t believe how fast the technology is advancing. I recall my first experiences just a few short years ago. They were underwhelming affairs featuring cumbersome, uncomfortable headsets with bulky cables and unimpressive sensors.
I can see now that the Oculus Quest 2 is exactly the kind of VR headset I was wishing for at the beginning. This headset is lightweight, minimal, and, most importantly, comfortable, yet it still performs great. It took a few years, but the Oculus Quest 2 shows how we are pushing past the initial bumps and roadblocks of affordable and functional virtual reality and toward a bright future.
The Quest 2 features 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye, and a 72Hz refresh rate (with the option to bump up to 90Hz currently in beta). These aren’t the most high-end VR specs available. However, they are amazing when you consider the standalone nature of the headset. Furthermore, the whole package is incredible when you take into consideration the price range of the Oculus Quest 2 over more expensive VR rigs.
The only real downside in my opinion is the mandatory Facebook login the Quest 2 requires. Personally, I’m not a Facebook guy. Having to make a dummy Facebook account to use this VR headset bothers me more than a little. I wish there were a separate option, but sadly the two products are forever tied together.
Take VR with you anywhere you go
The most important feature of the Oculus Quest 2 is the fact that it’s a completely standalone product. There’s no PC or console necessary. The Quest 2 is its own gaming and entertainment hub. As Dr. Seuss might say, “You can play it here or there, you can play it anywhere”!
Since the Quest 2 works all on its own, it obviously requires onboard storage for games and apps. There are two different options here: a 64 GB model and a 256 GB model. Most games available come in around 2 – 6 GB, although some larger games (such as the recent Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners) can approach 12 GB or more in size.
This should mean that the smaller 64 GB model will be sufficient for most. It’s possible to download a healthy amount of content with this much space, especially if you tend to delete older games over time. However, if you intend to build a massive library that you always want available, the 256 GB model may be the choice for you.
Easy setup in a play area of any size
The Oculus Quest 2 is far and away among the easiest VR headsets to get up and running. Getting started is as simple as sliding the headset on and establishing your play area. Since the headset uses its own built-in cameras (instead of sensors), video passthrough allows you to see your surroundings even with the headset on.
There are essentially 3 ways to play—sitting, standing, or roomscale. When you enter VR with the Quest 2, you’ll essentially decide how you want to play, and the headset will assist you in creating a boundary. You’ll then receive a visual warning anytime you are in danger of exceeding the boundary, making it easy to maintain your space and not wander or bump into your surroundings.
The really amazing thing is that the Quest 2 will actually allow you to create a custom boundary. Instead of estimating the room or choosing from preset sizes, you can simply use the controller in passthrough mode to draw your own boundary on the floor. You’ll instantly have a play area that perfectly matches the room you are playing in.
The boundary system works so well and perfectly suits the portable functionality of the Quest 2. If you are sitting down, you can shift to a stationary boundary as well. Some games and apps are primarily designed for sitting, while others require roomscale movement. Check the details of any given app to see which modes it supports.
PC VR functionality via Oculus Link
While the Oculus Quest 2 functions on its own, it’s still possible to expand its use to a PC. This requires utilizing “Oculus Link”, which involves installing the Oculus App and connecting to your PC via the Oculus Link Cable (or a similar high-speed USB-C cable). Using this method, Quest 2 owners can access the Oculus Rift library in tandem with a VR-ready PC.
This is definitely important to me as I want to be able to play games from my Steam library with the Quest 2. Luckily, this is very much possible by connecting the headset to the Oculus PC App via Oculus Link and then downloading the “Steam VR” App from the Oculus Rift store.
Unfortunately, I do not have the official Oculus Link Cable for testing, but I was able to get up and running using the USB-C cable from my Nintendo Switch console. With little effort, I was soon playing Star Wars: Squadrons in VR via Steam. You can read more about the Star Wars VR experience in my Star Wars: Squadrons review!
Preparation for Oculus Link
While my Switch cable works well enough, I did encounter a bit of lag here and there. If you intend to use the Oculus Link feature regularly, I recommend either investing in the official cable (warning—it’s not inexpensive), or researching to ensure you obtain a third-party cable that meets the high-speed requirement.
Another aspect I noticed was that the built-in headphones weren’t quite loud enough in many instances when using Oculus Link—even at max volume. This was a quick fix, however, since the Quest 2 also supports external headphones via a 3.5mm headphone jack.
After plugging in my Beats Over-Ear Headphones (which fit comfortably over the Quest 2’s sleek design), the sound experience improved greatly, and I realized that this was my preferred audio solution overall—not just when necessary to bolster the weaker volume in link mode.
The Oculus Link 2 is one of the most accessible and streamlined VR options out there
As previously stated, my first impressions of VR were less than stellar. So much so that I haven’t given the technology much attention since those earliest days. However, the Oculus Quest 2 clearly demonstrates for me that VR is finally delivering the experience I was hoping for in the beginning.
The Quest 2 is so easy to use. It fits comfortably, offers a decent library of games and apps, and best of all it’s extremely portable. I love the fact that it delivers awesome VR anywhere without the need for a console, PC, or sensors. Not to mention that owners get all this at a much lower cost than that of high-end VR rigs.
I could do without the mandatory Facebook integration. However, I’m ultimately willing to curate a dummy account in order to enjoy the Quest 2 on its own, as well as in conjunction with my PC via Oculus Link. The Oculus Quest 2 is a fantastic choice for VR enthusiasts, casual users, and newcomers alike.
Oculus Quest 2 64GB VR Headset with Touch Controllers
Oculus Quest 2 256GB VR Headset with Touch Controllers
The custom boundary and being able to see around you while wearing the headset is a small but very meaningful upgrade! I’ve seen too many videos of people injuring themselves or damaging things while wearing the old Oculus.
I’d use the VR for movie content mainly, but I always wanted to play games like Beat Saber and Superhot.
I would love to try out VR for the first time and cordless is vital for limited space.
This would be so much fun to play games on! Very immersive, and I like that it adapts to the size of the room, unlike the Vive. Wireless features would also make for a safer experience, as I’m a bit clumsy.
Love that it’s wireless! Would definitely use it for movies, though perhaps also for games once in a while.
I love that the Oculus Quest 2 is far and away among the easiest VR headsets to get up and running. Getting started is as simple as sliding the headset on and establishing your play area. Since the headset uses its own built-in cameras (instead of sensors), video passthrough allows you to see your surroundings even with the headset on. I am a technologically challenged senior!
I love that it’s a standalone product and I could take it anywhere, and I would be super excited to watch movies with the Oculus as well as playing Star Wars Squadrons.
I like that it’s cordless and would play games
I like that it’s a standalone product. I would use it for movies, as I’m not a gamer.
I appreciate the high-end VR specs given the price point which I will use to for movies.
Custom boundary – my first attempt at VR was always running into furniture, etc. because of a lack of a boundary, this will be great in tight spaces.
And, Standalone gaming without a need for a PC or other media devices.
I love this for the apps including job simulator.
I really love the 90Hz, with quest 1 some rapid movement games, i really can feel that 72 hz limit, will be great to have a chance to play that new and optimized games on quest 1
I think the best aspect is that it’s wireless. So nice when there’s no cords
I love that it has no tether. I’d use it to play games
Love that it’s cordless and would use it for gaming.
I’ve never tried VR before so I’d be very excited to see what it’s all about. I especially like the quests ability to act as a stand-alone headset rather than not tethered to a pc.
Great that it’s cordless. Would use it for movies and gaming.
Would be great to use this for gaming!
This looks like so much fun! The best feature is that it is all in one!
THANK you so very much for the chance to win this! My son who still believes in the magic of Christmas, asked Santa for the Oculus Quest 2 for his present….Santa wrote back via our Elves on the shelf who responded that big gifts like this are not able to be delivered for Christmas and that big gifts usually come from mommy and daddy(unfortunately I am not working right now). He turns 13 on December 23rd and I would love more than anything to give him the one thing he desparately wants. you only turn a teenager once!! Good luck to everyone! I will definitely be crossing my fingers, toes and eyes! LOL
We would be using it mostly for gaming!
great resolution for movie watching and the fact it is cordless make super great feature.
1. What you love about the Oculus Quest 2.
VR has finally gotten to a point where it is not just a mobile phone attached to the face or a device that gives mediocre pixelated video attached to a PC. A standalone Quest 2 gives the user an immersive experience to play a library of games and watch shows all designed exclusively for VR.
2. What you will use it for (gaming, movies, etc.).
I can’t wait to play games designed just for VR. Adding 360 movement to games is really something else.
Definitely would use it for movie watching. Sucks about the Facebook login, but I love that it’s totally stand-alone.
I love that the Oculus Quest 2 provides such an immersive VR experience! I’d be using this for gaming.
Just the ability to take you into the movie or game would be awesome. More gaming than movies for me I think
It would be awesome to immerse myself untethered with no attached cable in a good movie and also to explore travel destinations where the enhanced reality would provide a realistic preview of what to expect.
I like that these are standalone, and would probably play a lot of driving games 🙂
My fave game just came out for Oculus, Call of Duty, which is my fave feature. For gaming.
i have tried VR once before and would love to have an oculus-quest-2-64gb-vr-headset-with-touch-controllers/14924016 to explore at home
The wireless feature is definitely the best! No more cables pulling the headset back or sideways off your head.
I’m not much of a gamer, but this might make me more of one. I think I would use it most with the growing number of VR immersion simulations out there.
I like the cordless . I would use it for movies
I love that my teen son would love using this for games. It is great that there is no cords on the Oculus Quest 2.
I would give this to my son.
He loves watching Job Simulator on YouTube.
But I would steal it from time to time to play some of my games.
Totally love the ease of use and the stand-alone aspect.
I love the innovative design. I’d watch movies on it.
I love the 1832 x 1920 resolution! I will use it to watch movies!
It looks like a blast and I love that it is wireless. I would use it to play games.
It’s actually great value – much more affordable than other VR headsets. I would use it for gaming and content creation on Twitch.
I love that the Oculus Quest 2 is wireless! This makes me excited to try a wide array of games on it! I would also watch movies and anything else I could find, though. I have always LOVED VR!!
I love that the Oculus Quest 2 is wireless and I would use it for gaming.
I’ve been most excited to watch movies but I do a little gaming too and the fact that it’s wireless is the best for me
I would love to use this to watch movies!
Love the fact that It’s a stand alone device. Movies around interesting but I want to use this for gaming.
I love that the Oculus Quest 2 will catch every detail with a stunning display that features 50% more pixels than the original Quest; I would definitely use it for gaming, watching movies, exploring online maps and the world via the internet.
Great to know that the Oculus Quest 2 is a standalone product, and that a PC or console is not required to use it.
The wireless feature and probably for movies.
I like that it is wireless, lightweight love to watch some movies with it
The wireless feature is the most amazing feature for the quest 2. I would mainly use it to play PC games.
The wireless feature is the most important for me. I would mainly use it for playing games and watching 3d content.
I love the fact that the Oculus Quest 2 is fully wireless and will use it for some star wars movies to get that immersive action.
The wireless aspect sounds awesome. I would watch movies. It sounds so much fun. ⭐
I love that it is wireless and I would watch movies.
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