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The Oculus Quest 2 makes setting up in virtual reality easier (and more affordable) than ever, and if you’ve invested in the hottest VR gadget right now, you’ll want to know how to get the most of it. We have a lot of the VR accessories and our favorite games Here and they work for both the original Quest and the new Quest 2. Below are our top tips and tricks to maximize your time on Quest 2 specifically.
1) Switch to hand controls
Hand tracking features are built into the Oculus Quest 2, and while it is fair to say that they are still in the works, they are definitely usable. You can ensure that the hand control is activated by clicking equipment Section in the main Settings menu on your Quest 2.
You can then open Hands in your main app list for instructions on how to select and so on. We’ve found that keeping your hands further away from your body works best. If an app or game does not yet support hand tracking, you will be notified as soon as you start it.
2) Set the focus properly
The Oculus Quest 2 changes the way you adjust the headset to take into account the interpupillary distance (IPD) – essentially the gap between your eyes. There are three configurations to choose from on the new device, which Oculus says will cover 95 percent of the population.
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To make an adjustment, simply grab the sides of one of the eye lenses and move it left or right (the other lens will move accordingly). You may need to spend a few minutes playing a few games to find out which of the three settings is best for you.
Games marked “Comfortable” (with a green icon) are best for minimizing motion sickness. Screenshot: Oculus
3) Find your comfort level
Our brains still struggle when our eyes tell them we’re moving, but the rest of our body tells them we’re standing still. This can lead to motion sickness in virtual reality, but it depends to some extent on your own susceptibility to it and the game you are playing.
If you find this to be a problem, watch out for the convenience rating while browsing apps and choose accordingly: it will be Comfortable (Green), Moderate (yellow), or Violently (red). Some games also have their own settings to limit the risk of motion sickness.
4) Connect your computer
Oculus Link is now officially out of beta, which means you can expect a better experience using the Oculus software to connect your Quest 2 to a computer – this will give you more graphics power and access to all of the high quality ones VR games on the Rift headphones.
also the Oculus app for Windows and an Oculus Quest 2, the only other gear you’ll need is a premium USB cable, and Oculus has some advice on how to find one Here. The longer the cable, the more freedom of movement you have of course.
5) Adjust the tracking sensitivity
The touch controllers that came with the Oculus Quest 2 are better than ever, but if you’re having problems, you can try adjusting the tracking sensitivity through the settings window: open that device Menu then search for Tracking frequency In the list.
Your choice is Automatically, 50 Hz, or 60 Hz, and manually adjusting the frequency can actually avoid interference with the lighting in your room. If your lights are flickering at the same frequency as the tracking frequency, there may be gaps in controller detection.
The new touch controllers. Photo: Sam Rutherford / Gizmodo
6) See the real world
Like its predecessor, the Quest 2 has a passthrough function that allows you to see both the real world and VR elements: to see them, you can either go to the edge of the game boundary or to the Virtual environment Section in the main menu of Oculus Settings.
You can also double-tap the side of your headset to activate passthrough when you activate this feature via Experimental functions under settings. One of the practical uses of passthrough is to look for particularly bright areas that could cause a device tracking problem. It’s also useful to make sure pets are not in the arm swing range.
7) Transfer VR to your TV
The Oculus Quest 2 has a built-in casting function that broadcasts what is happening in the headset to any large screen with a Chromecast (or Android TV) connected. It’s perfect for parties where you have an audience of friends and family.
All you have to do to enable this is to open the sharing option from the main menu and then select it occupation (Compatible devices on the local Wi-Fi network will be displayed, so select the one you want). One of the options is to cast the stream into the Oculus app on your phone.
8) Keep your headset clean
Many of the Cleaning and care tips The same applies to the first Oculus Quest, also applies to the Oculus Quest 2: Wipe the lenses in the headset with a dry microfiber cloth for optical lenses and avoid any kind of chemicals on the internal components.
Non-abrasive antibacterial wipes can be used to clean the straps and foam around the headset, but do not use alcohol or an abrasive cleaning solution. Make absolutely sure that your Quest 2 is never exposed to direct sunlight, as this can very quickly lead to permanent damage.
Hanging out at the Winter Lodge, screenshot: Oculus
9) Change your living space
You will be spending a lot of time in your virtual “home” in the Oculus Quest 2 interface, so it pays to choose an environment that you like. If you go to the main menu Settings and then Virtual environment, you can see the gallery and make your selection.
Some of the environments need to be downloaded before they can be applied, so you may have to wait a few minutes. We particularly like the futuristic Cyber City and the cozy Winter Lodge, where you can sit comfortably and watch the cable cars.
10) Invest in some accessories
With the Quest 2, Oculus is making a concerted effort to back it up with official, high-quality accessories: we particularly recommend the $ 50 Elite Strap, which provides a more secure fit of the headset with an adjustable tension wheel on the back.
If you’ve got a lot of cash, you can pay $ 130 for the Elite Strap plus an extra battery (so you can play longer) and a carrying case – perfect for VR on the go. You can also get different shaped faceplates for the headset from the Oculus store if it doesn’t fit properly in the box.
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