1804

Quest 2 in hand, I want to get a few things and I’m a bit confused about the unit (which is still in the box). My kids are home all week so I can’t bust it out to set it up since it’s an xmas present…

I was thinking of getting this headstrap with battery:

How does sound work on the Quest 2? Do I need headphones or should I look instead at a headset that has them built in?

This looks like it would be compatible with that head strap, but it says that it doesn’t support the 3rd generation controller grips. Are those a Quest thing or aftermarket? I just want to make sure the regular Quest stuff fits.

Beyond that, the only other thing I’ve seen recommended is the Kiwi facial interface b/c it’s more comfortable. Is that worth the additional cost and/or will it help the device fit better onto the kids’ faces? None of us wear glasses, if that matters.

1805

I use this by Kiwi (though it doesn’t have a battery):

I think the design works well and as long the battery version isn’t very heavy probably a better choice especially if three people are going to share it.

I think the issue will be will the VR Set become a daily thing or will it be fun for awhile and than back to nonVR games on PC or Console. For me I have to use it in the living room so harder to play with others at home. If I had a dedicated room/space to use I would play on it more.

1806

Sound comes out of the arms that the straps attach to, or there’s a 3.5mm jack. The standard audio is fine for me, but it’s definitely not as good as separate headphones, or headsets with built in earpieces.

1807

The built in speakers are basically headphones since they’re so close to your ear… that said, I mostly wear a separate pair for privacy as the default ones are just audible enough to people on the couch watching tv, and might not want to hear the insanely annoying children shit-talking as they kill you in Contractors.

1808

Medal of Honor and Resident Evil 4 are both 40% off on Quest today! …I’d have to delete half my installed games to play MoH… yeesh. Wish I had gone with the 256gig model, or that you could slap some more storage on the unit.

1809

Among many, many others. Really good sale at Oculus right now, most of the top titles in VR available:

1810

This is a bit of a tangent, but can anyone explain what the situation is with Oculus vs. Meta vs. Facebook accounts?

I’ve got a Quest 2, and every time I log in to the Oculus site, it urges me to convert my existing Oculus account to a Meta account (with dire warnings if I don’t switch to a Meta account). It’s unclear to me if this is the same as linking it to my Facebook account, or whether the Meta account is really just a new (non-FB linked) account.

Here’s the warning:

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Note the first paragraph says I can’t use the device after 1/1/2023 unless I create a Meta account, but the second paragraph starts with “if you choose to continue with your Oculus account” (which isn’t at all clear if they mean “choose right now” or “choose into the indefinite future”)

1811

Meta accounts can be registered with FB accounts but also be normal accounts, using a fictional name.

1812

It’s a new non-FB linked account which is the umbrella for all Meta services.

You can link other accounts under it, like Horizon (which the Quest will also ask you to make), Facebook, and Instagram.

They mean right now, when clicking ‘continue’. After Jan 1 you need a Meta account.

1813

Awesome – thank you for the clarification!

1814

Any opinions on Rez Infinite? The trailer is trippy and werid, but it doesn’t give a good impression of how is to actually play the game.

1815

I think it’s a SHMUP.

1816

Kind of. It’s a rhythm shooter. They VRified the Playstation game.

I’m sure there are a gazillion gameplay videos on YouTube.

1817

Assuming you mean the trailer on the Oculus store, that is (edited) gameplay. You’re floating through space on a rail, the squarish thing is your cursor, and you move it over enemies to tag them (up to a limit), then they got shot in time with the music.

1818

Well, when I said I wanted opinions, I meant, ‘is worth buying?’

1819

Absolutely. Rez is glorious, pancake or VR. But it’s mainly about the music and visuals. You have now inspired me to give it another whirl though. It’s been too long since I played it.

1820

I’ve got the urge to play some light experience games in VR. I enjoyed The Climb. Any suggestions? I’m looking at this one:

1821

I have it pending to play. It seems it’s perhaps the VR game with the most advanced graphics, but I don’t know how much content will have.

1822

Thanks I think I’ll get it too. Browsing the Steam sale, I also see the following, wondering if any of you have tried Red Matter - 40% off, or Moss - 20% off.

1823

Moss is a very charming diorama style puzzler.

Red Matter is kind of an FPS puzzler, but IMO is pretty generic, distinguished mostly by being in VR