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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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| + | Quest 2 is the first of the Oculus headsets to experiment with multi-user support. Though you must have a Facebook account to use an Oculus, you can share that account with 3 people beyond the primary account holder. | ||
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| + | Compared to its predecessor, Quest 2 has 50% more pixels, better battery life, faster processing, and a cheaper price. It is also 10% lighter than the Quest, though the controllers are slightly larger. | ||
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| + | From a price standpoint, the Quest 2 now competes with other gaming platforms like Switch or some consoles. It is still more expensive than PlayStation's VR headset. | ||
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==Release and Pricing== | ==Release and Pricing== | ||
| + | The Oculus Quest 2 is available worldwide through global and regional companies. For the first time, you can purchase a Quest product from Japan, too. | ||
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| + | This will soon be the only Oculus headset available for purchase; the Rift and Quest will no longer be sold but will continue to be supported by updates. | ||
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
| − | + | The Oculus Quest 2 comes with a wireless HMD, two controllers, charging cable, power adapter, and glasses spacer. Depending on the version you purchase, you can store 64 GB or 256 GB on your device. The Quest 2 uses the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR2 Platform which enables a more expansive virtual world along with high-fidelity sound. In fact, the Oculus Quest 2 comes with speakers built into the headset, no need for headphones. | |
===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | ||
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==Setup Tutorial== | ==Setup Tutorial== | ||
| + | You can adjust the IPD of the lenses with 3 built-in settings. | ||
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| + | The Quest 2 comes with what Facebook calls a Passthrough and Guardian. The Guardian enables you to draw borders for your play zone while the Passthrough alerts you when you have done just that, passed through your boundary. | ||
==Input Devices== | ==Input Devices== | ||
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==Accessories== | ==Accessories== | ||
===Elite Strap=== | ===Elite Strap=== | ||
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| + | The Elite Strap is a head strap you can use instead of the factory default. It comes with added comfort for the back of your head and allows you to twist a fit wheel, as Facebook calls it, to secure your fit. | ||
===Oculus Link=== | ===Oculus Link=== | ||
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| + | ===Face Fit Masks=== | ||
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| + | You can purchase masks to improve the fit of your headset. Facebook's Fit Pack is intended for players with nose bridges or cheekbones that don't fit as well in the standard set up. | ||
==Apps== | ==Apps== | ||
Revision as of 01:26, 7 April 2021
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| Developer | Oculus VR |
| Predecessor | Oculus Quest |
| Successor | Oculus Quest 3 |
| Operating System | Oculus Mobile, Windows |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
| Display | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1832 x 1920 per eye |
| Pixel Density | ???.?? PPI per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 72Hz, 90 Hz |
| Persistence | ?.?ms |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 90° (estimated) |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Fresnel lens |
| Tracking | 6DOF |
| Rotational Tracking | Gyroscope, Accelerometer |
| Positional Tracking | Oculus Insight |
| Update Rate | Rotational: 1000Hz, Positional: 60Hz |
| Tracking Volume | ?? |
| Latency | Motion to Photon: less than 5ms |
| Audio | built-in headphones, built-in microphone, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Connectivity | Oculus Link, USB-C |
| Power | 3,640 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Battery Life | 2 to 3 hours |
| Input | Redesigned Oculus Touch |
| Size | 191.5mm x 102mm x 142.5mm |
Contents
Introduction
Quest 2 is the first of the Oculus headsets to experiment with multi-user support. Though you must have a Facebook account to use an Oculus, you can share that account with 3 people beyond the primary account holder.
Compared to its predecessor, Quest 2 has 50% more pixels, better battery life, faster processing, and a cheaper price. It is also 10% lighter than the Quest, though the controllers are slightly larger.
From a price standpoint, the Quest 2 now competes with other gaming platforms like Switch or some consoles. It is still more expensive than PlayStation's VR headset.
Release and Pricing
The Oculus Quest 2 is available worldwide through global and regional companies. For the first time, you can purchase a Quest product from Japan, too.
This will soon be the only Oculus headset available for purchase; the Rift and Quest will no longer be sold but will continue to be supported by updates.
Hardware
The Oculus Quest 2 comes with a wireless HMD, two controllers, charging cable, power adapter, and glasses spacer. Depending on the version you purchase, you can store 64 GB or 256 GB on your device. The Quest 2 uses the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR2 Platform which enables a more expansive virtual world along with high-fidelity sound. In fact, the Oculus Quest 2 comes with speakers built into the headset, no need for headphones.
Specifications
System Requirements
While Quest 2 is an integrated HMD, it can also run as a discrete HMD by connecting to a PC with a Oculus Link. By connecting to the PC, you'll be able to play games from Oculus PC or SteamVR. Your PC needs to meet certain requirements in order for the Oculus Link to work.
PC Requirements for Oculus Link
Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
Memory: 8 GB+ RAM
Operating System: Windows 10
USB Ports: 1x USB port
Graphics:
- NVIDIA Titan X
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Desktop, 6 GB
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (all)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (all)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TI
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series (all)
- AMD 400 Series
- AMD 500 Series
- AMD 5000 Series
- AMD Vega Series
Setup Tutorial
You can adjust the IPD of the lenses with 3 built-in settings.
The Quest 2 comes with what Facebook calls a Passthrough and Guardian. The Guardian enables you to draw borders for your play zone while the Passthrough alerts you when you have done just that, passed through your boundary.
Input Devices
Accessories
Elite Strap
The Elite Strap is a head strap you can use instead of the factory default. It comes with added comfort for the back of your head and allows you to twist a fit wheel, as Facebook calls it, to secure your fit.
Oculus Link
Face Fit Masks
You can purchase masks to improve the fit of your headset. Facebook's Fit Pack is intended for players with nose bridges or cheekbones that don't fit as well in the standard set up.
