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It works like it should, no complaints!

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019

I got mine in the mail a little early (two days before release date) and was extremely happy to set it up.
The setup was easy, taking me only about 5 minutes to set up the headset, and the controllers. Setting up room-scale tracking was extremely easy as well, not having to screw base stations into the wall or place sensors any where made it a breeze. The one thing that amazed me right out of the box was how I could make a play area larger than ever before, and walk around flawlessly with no tracking errors, dodging couches, chairs, and walls due to Oculus Guardian.
The next part that amazed me was the responsiveness of the controllers paired with the quality of the screen. While games have lower graphics than PC powered graphics, everything was still great and no motion sickness with the 70 hz refresh rate. I love the form factor and set up of the Oculus controllers; the controllers are 10 times better than that of the HTC VIVE (until Index VR Controllers are released). Starting up the first game I bought, SuperHOT VR (a must buy for anyone just starting VR or wanting to play a fun game that never gets boring), and it ran flawlessly. I originally had an HTC VIVE and sold it for the portability of the Quest, and I could not tell the difference in graphics in SuperHOT (I could notice it with some games but most games ran like a dream). Playing games truly wireless is a godsend, I felt that it was exactly what we need to bring VR to the masses. People possibly wonder however, what about the SteamVR games for previous VIVE or Oculus owners, well luckily to a website called RiftCat, you can stream SteamVR titles using PC graphics to the Quest with a stable Wi-Fi connection.
My friends and I when using the VIVE would rate a game's immersive-ness by seeing how well we know where we are oriented before taking off the VIVE, and if we could not notice the orientation, it would be deemed as an immersive title. Very few games achieved that (Rec Room, Raw Data, Arizona Sunshine, and sometimes TheLab). But now, with the use of no wires, being completely free in a VR world, almost every game we try on the Quest is immersive (one time I took it off and started from the couch all the way to the microwave, which is about 20 ft of walking). Almost every time before I take off the headset, I have had no idea what way I am facing/rotated in my room.
The next thing which I appreciate is the integrated speakers. While there is a headphone jack, including speakers instead of headphones adds a nice touch where everything still feels immersive but giving us enough of a presence in our surroundings (when a friend tells us something while playing we can hear it, or when dogs are barking, someone is knocking on the door, all can be successfully heard).

The next thing that I like is the head-strap. The head-strap is extremely adjustable making it easy to slip on and off when switching between players. And the other nice touch is that there is a slight elasticity to the strap where when you pull on it, it expands and contracts, meaning when I take it off, the strap lengthens (without feeling tighter) and when I put it bag on it tightens to a nice snug fit.

One might wonder about being with other people and whether or not they can see what you are doing, but luckily they added the option to Cast the player's view onto a TV using Google Chromecast. This works, but is still in beta so it sometimes causes a little bit of throttling/motion sickness.

With everything I love, there are two things I would have liked to see added to the Quest:
First: the option to plug a long cable from the Quest to the PC, allowing PC graphics to be played on the Quest, when you are home but still having the standalone option for traveling. While RiftCat is an option, fast Wi-Fi is not always an option to everyone.
Second: updating the SOC to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with the Adreno 640 GPU, improving the graphics by up to around 40% and improving the speed and power efficiency at the same time. Hopefully they continue to update the chipset every year with the latest and greatest Snapdragon Processor and Adreno GPU.

Overall, for the amazing price, portability, tracking, gameplay and immersiveness, the Oculus Quest is an amazing device that I would highly recommend getting. I love this so much that I am pretty sure this is the longest review I have written-that is how much I love this product.

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Michael J. Stuart

Nice wireless experience, but a tad too slow for competitive gaming.

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019

When Alexa notified me that my package arrived containing the long-awaited Oculus Quest, it was like waking up on Christmas morning. I could hardly stand the obligatory setup process. (NOTE: Be sure to update your Oculus app on your phone before the package arrives, to avoid another 5 minutes of impatience.) With the app updated the new hardware was available to add to my list of Oculus Go's. (I'm fortunate enough that VR is part of my job.)

Ah! The bright and beautiful screen! I have always been impressed with the bright, sharp Oculus Go screens, and this one was every bit as beautiful. I'm also thankful to report that YouTube is available on this device. What a pain it has been on the Rift to watch a simple YouTube video, but I digress.

Then I loaded and launched Rec Room. Ugh. I'm not sure yet whether the Rec Room porting is a fail, or the Oculus Quest is just not capable enough, but in the end, the experience was much less than stellar. New gamers might not notice and just accept the lag, but so far, if you're a VR gamer, then you might want to wait this out. I'm usually a top player in Rec Room paintball, but my senses are honed to detect movement, and peripheral movement detection was all but absent. Normally, I'm just a split second ahead of my opponent on Rec Room, but alas, the lag between action and result was poor. Just like with James Holzhauer, if you're not quick on the trigger: you lose.

The weight of the device didn't seem like that big of a deal, but even after 20 minutes (before the initial charge wore off and it was alerting me that the battery was dying), the material between the mask and my forehead was already starting to irritate my skin and leave a red mark. Like picking up the guitar again after a long hiatus, I might grow some callouses and get used to it.

There seemed to be a small "sweet spot" for visual clarity, and when you find it, the image looks great! But in gaming, as you move your head quickly from side to side, the inertia moves the visual center. This can be overcome by tightening the straps, but raises the discomfort mentioned above.

Overall, I'm pleased with the device. It's just not as capable in the area of gaming as I was hoping. In that regard, I should have gone with the Rift S. I'd buy one, but my allowance is spent for the time being.

Pros:
• Bright, sharp screen
• Non-tethered (duh!)
• My wife or a guest can finally join me in VR!

Cons:
• Battery life
• Lag when gaming
• Resolution when gaming
• Uncomfortable and weighty

I hope this helps in your deliberations on which headset to buy. Don't take my review as overly critical. I just want gamers to be informed that this is not the system. For non-gamers, this will definitely open up a wondrous world of discovery, allowing people to travel places and experience things they would otherwise never see.

UPDATE - 05/29/2019:
It would seem that the lag on Rec Room has improved, but with the lack of detail in the display and responsiveness of the controls, I regretfully stand by the three-star review. Please keep in mind that my review is based upon comparisons with the computer-connected Oculus Rift. If you are buying this without having a computer-connected reference point, or your goal is explicitly for the wireless, no-computer-required, VR experience, then I would expect your experience to rival mine. Everyone to whom I have shown this device is delighted with the experience and I am quite certain you will enjoy it too! For me, just for the ability to open up my home computer-tethered VR experience to many who are new to VR has been well worth the investment.

<b>Still, I yearned for an Oculus-Rift-like gaming experience - unplugged - and the Quest isn't horrible at it, but it isn't excellent either. Hence, the three-star review.</b> For non-gaming, the visual experience is a marked improvement, and the ability to roam free, as it were, is awesome! I do wish they had used a softer material in the facepiece. Even though the battery life isn't phenomenal, my face wears out quicker than the battery does. I'm pleased with my purchase; I'm just not ecstatic about it.

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Brian

It works like it should, no complaints!

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019

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Austen Glapa

Best VR leap since the invention of VR!

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019

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I'm a VR fan. I've tried many VR headsets. Phone, PSVR, HTC, and other Oculus headsets. I feel like I'm within the range to talk about this in depth.

To start. The screen is very sharp. At least for current standards. You're not looking at real life obviously, but it gets the job done and the pixels are hardly noticeable. I cannot say the same for other headsets where the pixels are too noticeable and very distracting, however I feel like a theater experience when watching videos is a great trade-off for a bit more obvious pixels.

That being said, the display and colors still look great, and I enjoy having vibrant colors when watching stuff or playing games. It is a good thing I notice far more than any pixels. It is just as good as all the TV's in my house and my iPad/iPhone, if not better in some aspects.

When watching videos, it's definitely a thing you need to get into the habit for, as putting on the headset is a bit time consuming rather than just turning on a TV and sitting down. Until further improvements (which have been confirmed by Oculus to come in 2020 or sooner) are made for tracking, it is near impossible to watch videos at night, which discourages using it, because it needs to use the cameras and know where it is, and where the controllers are. This means keeping a light on, or having a really bright night light. The improvements Oculus are bringing for this issue will be astounding for other programs. The improvements include better tracking at night for controllers, and the ability to track hands so there is no need for controllers, which solves most issues and provides a true VR experience. Cannot wait for this. However until then, watching and playing at night or without any lights is impossible, so if you plan on doing that, wait a while; or don't! It's still fantastic.

While I watch videos and movies and TV shows, the audio is great, the screen is great, and the feeling of a ginormous TV in front of you is great. However the best thing in my opinion is how comfortable it is.
It's made of fabrics and soft straps, with no plastic pieces or heavy parts. It is still relatively heavy, but compared to other headsets, it's a dream. The weight balance is acceptable, and the straps are never uncomfortable. Watching stuff with this does not make my head hurt like the PSVR does, it's snug but not too snug.

About the controllers, I like them. It took some time getting used to them, from other large controllers, but the responsiveness and little quirks about the controllers are wonderful. Just wish the straps wouldn't give out on me, they stopped tightening properly after about 2 months of regular use.

The game selection is not very wide right now, but that's ok. The thing came out in May, and it has stuff like Beat Saber and SuperHot, so it's got the fun in those secured. However more quality titles are nowhere to be seen (yet!), and hopefully Oculus is able to bring big games like Minecraft VR, Skyrim VR, Borderlands VR, Etc. All over, because playing those on a PSVR or PCVR is not preferred after getting this headset, due to the fact that it's wireless.

The wireless functionality has been the key factor for me. This thing is crazy cool and a humungous step in the right direction for VR. While the battery of the headset won't get you much playtime (2-3 hours, from experience) it sure does give me plenty of time to play wirelessly before plugging in the nonintrusive cable, trick for those wondering - play with the cord plugin into a wall behind you, and run the cord between your legs up to the headset, you won't even notice the charging cord there.

As for the portability aspect. This is 1,000% better than anything else for letting friends and family try truly good VR without hauling a full PS4, or hauling a laptop (which most people don't use for VR, a desktop is smarter). I frequently bring this over to others and can hold the whole thing with one hand while carrying anything else I want in the other. I just use the original box it came in. Works fine for me! It's a great party trick, and not a one trick pony. People WILL ask you to bring this over when you visit, if they've tried it and liked it. People WILL ask when you'll bring it next. It doesn't get annoying, but it's funny! Seeing others try VR for the first time (and not garbage phone VR cases) with no wires, no limits, and with a good quality screen + good tracking, it is a wonderful way to pave the love of VR into everyone and get them hooked. I just wish there was a better way for everyone else to watch someone playing a game in VR. The current situation is having your friend put on the headset, with no custom headphones (using the built in speaker audio thingies) go to your phone, go to the Oculus app, and stream the Oculus view onto your phone. There is no audio (as far as I'm aware) transmitted to this cast, which is why I recommend the friend does not wear headphones, because the headset speakers themselves are the only way both the audience and player can hear what's going on. Not to mention the viewing for the audience is on a phone screen. You can cast your phone to a TV, but the lag from an internet connection, and high latency causing long delays onto a TV can make you feel like you're watching images of pixels with bad audio. There absolutely needs to be a revamped casting system for the quest, and I'm sad this is the best method!

Unfortunately my first experience was with a phone VR case, and while I loved the concept of VR, it was a poor example for a first impression. I'm glad I stuck around for VR but not everyone is the same, this is a good way to get someone to try out VR and like it.

Overall: There are some quirks and downsides. The battery isn't the best, more games could come out, nightime use can drastically improve, and the ability to cast properly are all things that I disliked or was not very happy about. However, the pros heavily outweigh the cons, and I am in no way going to get rid of this bad boy! It is a revolutionary product with many amazing features and a wonderful step for VR into the mainstream audience. If you're reading this and considering, absolutely do. It is worth every penny, especially since it's dirt cheap for the amount of use you'll be getting from it. I would do 9/10 but there are only 5 stars. So 4.5/5!

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Ryan F

Perfect VR system for busy people

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019

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I love video games. I also have a family and a demanding job. My time for gaming is limited. I already had the Playstation VR, so I am not new to VR. This headset is amazing mainly because it is self contained and is wireless. Some of the tethered VR headsets are going to be an improvement over this system graphically, but you are giving up the ease of use and freedom of a wireless experience.

I keep the headset hidden in my entertainment center in the living room, there are no sensors, wires, etc that are left out. Getting ready to play takes a couple of minutes and when you are done you put it right back. You can take it on the road if you want to share the experience with a friend or on a business trip. So far I have played beat saber, Vader Immortal, and Robo Recall. I am very impressed with the experience given that this system is running off of a what is essentially a smart phone platform. The graphics are pretty much PS3/XBOX 360 level of detail, but that really misses the point. The immersion you feel in the middle of one of these games goes far beyond the graphical fidelity. Think of this system in line with the Nintendo Wii. The point is the interaction. Not having wires attached to you if far more important in my opinion.

The other key benefit of this system is it will expose non gamers to VR. 4-5 non gamers tried this out at my house last weekend and all of them were blown away. Very similar to playing Wii bowling with your wife/girlfriend or mom/dad, its just easy to understand and very approachable.

Having an uncluttered space to play is key. Being on your feet and walking around through the virtual play space is the main benefit of a wireless system. The system wants a 6.5 foot square to allow you to move around the room during play, but you can always go bigger. You use one of the controllers to draw out the safe zone. During game play you will see a mesh wall appear when you get close to the edge. You can stick your head through the safe zone wall and the view will change to a black and white video feed of the room. This is amazing, and really helpful if you hear a strange noise need to communicate with someone in your home. The other feature I should mention is the headset has built in speakers. This allows you the play games, but still hear ambient noise in the room. If you have kids, its probably not a great idea to be blind and deaf at the same time. You can plug in earbuds for a more immersive experience, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you are solo.

I have found that VR is best in short chunks, like 15-30 minutes. Most of the games feel more like arcade games and I think that is the right experience. You are moving around and depending on the game it can be a pretty active experience. Play a few rounds of Creed boxing, its not something you will likely want or be able to do for hours. The ease of setup and wireless nature of the Quest is the ideal VR experience in my opinion regardless of cost. Its less about the graphical horsepower and more about how you interact. If you don't want to maintain a dedicated VR space and invest in a dedicated gaming PC, this is the way to go. I can't wait to see the state of VR in 10-20 more years. I think wireless is the new minimum standard after giving the Quest a test drive. Good luck!

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Hexagon Sun

A Potentially Life Changing Game System

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019

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Whether you're new to VR or are a long time enthusiast, the Quest is an amazing piece of technology.

Having experience with a friend's PSVR and HTC Vive, I thought the technology was very cool, but a pain to set up. I always wanted VR, but it's too expensive for someone like me, who doesn't already have a PS4 or powerful PC. I don't really have much time for tethered consoles anymore, so it doesn't make sense for me to invest so much in something I would rarely be able to enjoy. After spending two years with my Nintendo Switch, I can't go back to trying to find time for console gaming.

The Oculus Quest has finally made portable 6dof roomscale VR a reality without feeling like it's compromised too much. While there's a noticeable downgrade in graphics, the freedom from wires and the ability to turn any room into a play space more than makes up for it not being as powerful. Thankfully, the resolution is really high. It's higher than PSVR, or the original Rift/Vive. This, and the freedom of movement and wireless game play make it feel more immersive than console/PC VR.

The games available, at the moment, are ports of many games that were previously only available on PC/PS4. It's amazing how well they look and run on mobile hardware. The difference between the Quest and PSVR/Vive feels very similar to the difference between PS4 and Switch games. It's a compromise I'm happy to make for an all-in-one VR game system.

The Touch controllers are smaller than the PC counterparts, but work amazingly well. Many VR games were built around these controls, and apart from the smaller size work just as well.

The inside out tracking and guardian system work almost flawlessly providing 1:1 tracking and a safe play space. Set up takes a minute, tops, and doesn't need any sensors.

As someone who works at a group home nearly 70 hours a week, my overnights are now a time of respite. I can keep an ear out for my clients while feeling like I'm somewhere else. This has had such a theraputic effect that it literally feels life changing. I love my Nintendo Switch. It's awesome to be able to play console quality games anywhere, but the Quest gives me a change of scenery. It is also very helpful for someone with a sedentary lifestyle. I'm moving my body more and it feels great.

I would highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in VR. It has the power to convert even people who don't play videogames regularly. We're living in the future, and it's awesome! I feel like I have a portable holodeck that's not only fun, but theraputic. I highly recommend the Oculus Quest. This could be just the device that will take VR from a niche hobby to a mainstream fixture in entertainment.

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Hans Luijten

Coming from the Oculus Rift - Awesome!

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2019

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I have owned a Oculus Rift for a few years now, which I really loved at the time.
Over time I found that I would rarely actually use it, as it took quite an effort to set everything up (3 sensors).
Being a Mac user, this came with additional issues, as Apple somehow refuses to provide some potent GPU's or a reasonable GPU upgrade path. So I found myself using a Windows machine each time I wanted to play (with nVidia 1060). It has always been an impressive experience though.

Last week I did get myself the Oculus Quest, and boy did a world of fun open for me.
No more setup, no PC needed with beefy GPU, no annoying wires.
Just take the headset, put it on, and you're good to go!
When I received the Quest, it took about 10 minutes to get started for the first time (including unboxing), and in the passed days I have found myself using the Quest frequently.
-> Note for Oculus: add a page to your quickstart guide, showing what button does what and showing how to power off the device properly, would have been good.

The best part is definitely that the entire exercise of "getting started" has been cut down to almost zero time.
Just take the headset, put it on, verify the guardian, and you're good to go. This was definitely not the case with the Rift.

Speaking of the Guardian; it seems to remember earlier settings, which is nice when you're playing on the same spot again in the future. Being able to see your surroundings while setting the Guardian is awesome! Something I missed with the original Rift.

Since the headset includes an Android device and a battery pack, it is, understandably, a little heavier, but I have to say that I didn't notice this while using it.

On that note: the headset has significantly improved for those wearing glasses. A special insert will provide a little bit more room.

The controllers are different than the ones that come with the Rift as well, and I'd say they are an improvement as well.

The battery gives me quite a bit of play time (about 2 hours), and if needed one can charge while playing (charger or Powerbank - it seems the USB-c charger/Powerbank should at least support 5V/2.6A). I haven't had a need for that, because after 2 hours of playing, it's nice to take a little break anyway.

Charging the headset is relatively fast, it seems the provided charger is 18W, so maybe a beefier charger will do things quicker. I haven't tested that yet.

As one can imagine, the graphics (details) are not as great as the Rift (lack of beefy GPU). Games like "Robo Recall" play very smooth, but the textures are of a much lower, but acceptable, quality. The quality is enough to have a very smooth and acceptable experience. Having said that; the picture is very clear and seems a little better than the Rift, but not by much. The headset does seem to fit better though than the Rift.

The sound was actually a surprise. Where with the Rift one had little speakers over the ear, the Quest seems to have "nothing" yet the sound is surprisingly good. An optional headset/earbuds can be used, but I haven't had a need for it yet.

Linking the Quest to my XBox One controller worked off the bat as well, which I needed since I wanted to sideload Half-Life and Quake (sidequest - sidequestvr.com). Obviously, the old Half Life and Quake games are very low-res, but it was a fun experience anyway as you can move around more freely (compared to "Robo Recall" where you have to jump from one location to the other).

One cool thing Oculus did as well, is that when a title is available for the Rift and the Quest, your previously bought games will be available on the Quest as well (eg. Robo Recall).

Another cool thing is the Oculus Quest for your smartphone. It not only gives you easy access to all kinds of settings, the store, your library etc, but ... it also allows you to view what the player is viewing or even cast the video feed to ChromeCast. This is great when wanting to follow a player or when wanting to help out those new to the VR experience.

Now one downside is that the game selection is, at this moment, still a little limited.
SideQuest adds a few extras, but it is not for everybody.

Some games of the Rift are re-done for the Quest (Robo Recall for example), and some have a "version 2" for the Quest. For example the super cool demo "Face your Fears" (Rift) is available for the Quest as "Face your Fears 2" - unfortunately though, it's not even close to the original. It's a completely different "game".
This actually bummed me out a little, since I used "Face your Fears" to show new VR users the cool immersive feeling when using a VR (it's awesome!). The new version is not anywhere close to that experience and has no resemblance with the previous version whatsoever.
-> So to the maker of "Face your Fears" - please redo the original for the Oculus Quest as well!

A few accessories one could consider buying;

1. A hardshell case.
I got this one, which first perfect and even holds charger and my XBox One controller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WCRS6D4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=tweaki-20&linkId=e269d682b3f9a6abf75cce49062b1d1c&language=en_US

2. Optionally a lens protector - a little insert to make sure direct sunlight doesn't hit the lenses, and to prevent scratches when the Quest is stored. Still looking for this, and for now I use the little cardboard insert that came with the Quest.

3. Some kind of hygienic wipes/masks/etc to prevent shearing sweat ;-)
I'm still looking for something that would do the trick.

4. A powerbank, if you want to remain untethered while playing with a drained battery.

All-in-all, I'd highly recommend the Oculus Quest, and I'm curious what Oculus will do with the next generation.
If you ever decide to sell the Quest, you'd find a buyer much easier, as there are no additional requirements (like with the Rift) for the potential buyer.

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Dan

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! So Realistic, it's scary!

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020

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Where do I start? It came earlier than anticipated and the box was sealed, the product appeared to be in new condition, I say that because some people have reported getting used equipment or missing equipment, not so in this purchase. I charged it and put the batteries into the hand held controls and I loved that the doors of the devices were magnetic, they slid right into place and stayed! So far, we have played hours with the batteries that came with it, but I would suggest purchasing double A batteries, either Duracell or a brand name, I have actually thought about purchasing nicad rechargeable batteries. The games are so realistic, zero gravity will make you feel like you are floating and when you play the Darth Vader game, hold on to yoru socks, if you love Star Wars, you will absolutely love this game! I swear, the reality of this is incredible. Now the CONS. The head set isn't very stable, it feels like it might fall off when you are wearing it and it isn't very comfortable for long periods of time. The place where your nose fits has a crack that allows light to come in, often times making the experience not so great. ( I am going to use some foam to block that out) The straps seem flimsy and cheap, I am going to modify this headset, so it will work better, I might even use the straps from an older version of a VR set I have that has more padding and comfort. I will see. The fitting of the head piece is a challenge, because if you don't get it just right, the field of view can seem blurry in places, leading you to think the lenses need cleaning, when they don't. The weight of the helmet isn't that bad, I didn't feel like it was too heavy or bulky, I didn't think it distracted at all the experience. Again, I want to redesign the straps, and the foam, perhaps making it more secure and comfortable. Now don't get me wrong, it isn't that bad that I want to send it back, this is definitely a keeper! Now the games I found were a bit elementary, with the exception of the first person shooter games. I thought that the graphics seemed rudiment and elementary and would appeal more to those who are under the age of 13. I did find that the Vader game is the best, although the Seals type game I want but at 30 bucks, Ill wait a while. There are many free games and you can demo a lot of the games before purchasing them, and this is something I really liked. When you purchase a game, you can play it less than two hours and if you don't like it, you can request a refund, something I have never heard of before, but my 12 year old son told me about it, after he purchased plank and felt it wasn't what he wanted. Saber game is a great one to, its fun and you definatley get a workout! I love to fly, so I would love a real flying style game, I hope that eventually the makers will develop one. There is another game that is about climbing and it looks like a lot of fun. I think there are enough games out there to justify purchasing this head set. I loved that you aren't tethered either! This gives you a lot of freedom when playing games. Now about the reality of the Virtual reality. At times, I find that my mind interprets the environment as so real, I want to walk about and explore this world, it is so real, at times, my heart beats faster, because my brain has interpreted the environment as reality! I am so excited about this headset, I can only hope that as time goes on, they will develop more games, like Sony Play Station and X Box, but for now the Virtual world and the reality world they offer is incredible. I haven't used it to do google explore, I am really looking forward to that, my daughter did and she said, Daddy, it was just like being there, I was at the Eiffel Tower! So out of vie stars, I would give it four, only because of the headset and the limited games, but a solid four! Would I buy it again? You bet your socks I would.

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sdl

Fantastic for games and Even great for fitness

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020

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I purchased this with the intention of eventually using it for PC VR purposes (once that feature was announced). The quest's ability to function independently from a PC but also having the capability to function as a PC VR headset was what led me to make the purchase. Looking at reviews, it would appear that unless you're a VR Snob, you'll likely not notice the difference. For the price, I'm not sure it could be beat right now.

To be honest, though, so far I've not used the PC VR ability.

So far, I've been mostly using it for fitness. I've purchased only two games so far: Pistol Whip and BoxVR. Pistol Whip, in a nutshell is a shooting game that acts as my leg day and BoxVR, is a boxing game that works my upper body. Running through just one of the games will generally give me a better workout than a 30 minute ride on a stationary bike. The game aspect allows me to work, without getting bored, for an hour or more if my endurance will allow. My best workout so far (according to my fitness tracker) burned nearly 1000 calories and peaked my heart rate at about 189 bpm. This is fantastic, especially if you live somewhere where inclement weather doesn't allow you to get outside for a run. Likewise, if you're like me and get bored working out, the game aspect keeps me engaged.

I do not own any other headset to compare this to so I am unable to give you a solid comparison, other than knowing I'm able to run the games from the Oculus store and don't need to be plugged into a fairly expensive PC. You can take it anywhere. Show it to friends, show it off at a party, take it to work and get a workout in on your lunch break if you've got somewhere to use it (That's what I do).

Protips:
Buy a lenscover, they shouldn't be more expensive than 10 bucks.
Buy a face cover of some sort. The stock one is generally fine to start unless you're using it for fitness and get sweaty easily (I do).
If you squeeze the controllers too hard the battery cover might slide off. Buying a cover for them or some scotch tape will help.
(I was able to buy all three of the above in a package on amazon for about 25 bucks)
After owning it for about a week, I bought a case for it since I take it to and from work. It's not that I mishandle it, it's that a case costs about 25 bucks and the 64GB Quest was still expensive (for me). 25 extra bucks protects it. Harbor Freight carries an Apache Case listed for about that (With a coupon). The Quest and controllers will fit neatly inside it.

There are a host of customization options for the Quest. Everything from decals for the front, aftermarket head straps... etc. All of them are pretty innovative and more seem to pop up every week.

One complaint I've seen is that there are a lack of games (on the Oculus store) for the quest at the moment. However I would point out that the Quest has only been around about a year and with it constantly being sold out, it would show the demand for games is there. Likewise developers are scrambling to come up with new and exciting content, both for the Quest and for the PC VR market. I would also note that, at the moment, there are developer options that can allow you to access other features or in development games. I would also argue that since it can use the PC VR function, if you get a computer capable of supporting that feature, your game library access expands exponentially.

If you have other questions about the Quest or are curious about what accessories are best, there are a host of Youtube personalities who have already been there. Lookup "BMF" or "Eric For President" or "Virtual Reality Oasis" or "Cas and Chary VR" since most of them have tried the accessories or games out and you can watch them show you what they're all about and tell you if they're actually worth the money. There are countless others too, the Apache Case I found from the youtube channel "Tyco Tech."

In all: 5 Stars. It does exactly what I want and more. I'm very pleased with this product.

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Worth the wait

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2019

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It took a few weeks to get this after ordering because it was backordered, but it was worth the wait. I've never had a VR system and I understand that this is not quite as technically advanced as something like the Rift; it has a lower-powered processor than the Rift, which from what I understand results in slightly lower resolution and processing speed, but so far I'm completely blown away! The headset is somewhat weighty, but with some adjustment I find it to be fairly comfortable. The controllers are responsive. The Guardian system that allows you to set play space boundaries so you don't bump into things is spot-on, though I wish there was a button to project it at any point, instead of having to get close to it for the barrier grid to show up on the screen. Casting to another device took a bit of work, as the instructions aren't exactly clear, but I got it working. A complaint there is that there is a distracting red dot that shows up in your field of vision to show that you're casting, but it's only slightly to the upper right of your vision; it could definitely be placed further out to it's less intrusive, or even having an option to disable it altogether. It seems that a number of folks have this opinion, and Oculus does have forums where you can suggest future upgrades to the devs.
As to the game catalog, there are a number of fun and interesting titles, several of which I can tell greatly benefit from being untethered to a computer. It would be nice if there were more demos so you can try them out before buying; as of now there are only two or three, and a few more non-game experiences would be welcome, but the thing has only been out a few months so I suppose we should give it time. I'm definitely excited to see what games come out in the future, but so far there are some good titles available.
One big question I had when considering which to buy was the memory: should I get the 64 or 128GB? I can tell you that I currently have 5 or 6 games and a few apps/experiences loaded, with a fair bit of room left over. And of course, as you complete games you can always delete and then reinstall them later, so I feel that spending the extra $100 for the extra GBs isn't really worth it; save that money to buy some games.
In the end, I would say that if you're thinking about buying this or the Rift, you should consider if the lower resolution is a big factor (though I don't think it's that big of a difference, but I could be wrong since I've never used a Rift), and if you're OK being wired into a PC, reducing your range of motion. But if none of that matters to you and you're willing to plunk down $400 on a gaming system, buy this. Buy it now. You may have to wait for it to be in stock and delivered, but it's like being a kid waiting for Christmas again. I fully believe this is the future of VR gaming and will lead to further developments that will make VR more mainstream. I am extremely happy with my purchase, and highly recommend it!

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Chad

Impressive VR headset with trade-offs (and one potential show-stopper)

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019

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I'm just one day in, so these are only preliminary impressions.

TL;DR: I am extremely happy with the Quest except for its propensity to stop tracking the left touch controller; unknown if this is an isolated problem.

I will update this review when I have a resolution. (EDIT: May 29, See below)

Comfort: the headset fits securely once you get the hang of adjusting the straps (it's only three pieces of velcro, but it takes some actual fiddling to get it right the first few times). The sweet spot for the lenses is small, so getting the thing aligned with your eyeballs without putting too much pressure on your face/back of your head is key to a good experience. There is also a welcome simple adjustment for inter-ocular distance. Speakings of eyes, as a glasses wearer, there are extra complications. The Quest comes with a glasses spacer (which is great) to give more depth inside the headset, but my trouble came with my glasses' *width*--they just won't fit inside. I am (mostly) near-sighted with a few old-guy vision issues, so it's not the end of the world, but would be better with narrower frames (or custom prescription lenses for the Quest, which is an after-market option!)

Build Quality: The unit feels like a premium piece of gear. No complaints with fit, finish or packaging. Seems to be both sturdy and attractive with an understated aesthetic.

Immersion: I have only had a few other limited VR experiences (some dating back to the first wave of VR in the 90s; Terrordactyl, anyone?) but I was extremely impressed with the in-VR experience. The "First Steps" and "First Contact" tutorials are both great in their own way, with "Steps" having more complete tutorialization and and "Contact" being much more visually satisfying (and more fun!) it's just a little weird that there is so much overlap in content between the two...anyhow, the ability to grasp, point, smack and otherwise manipulate immaterial objects came surprisingly easily. The Touch controllers became second-nature for me in a matter of minutes (I think my daughter's adjustment time was measured in seconds). The sense of scale and motion is excellent, and the ability to walk around in a larger play space is amazing. The six-degrees-of-freedom is a big advantage over the Quest's little brother Go. The Art direction, sound and UI design in the provided experiences is top-notch and feels highly polished.

Visuals: Definitely a compromise when compared to PC-tethered alternatives--just compare in-game screenshots for Beat Saber and Robo Recall for a reference. The screen-door of the pixel grid is present, but not overwhelming. Dark scenes seem a little smudgey, as if there is not enough dynamic range. For me, all of this is worth the freedom to take and use the unit anywhere there is clear floor space. 1337 Ga/\/\0Rs will probably turn up their noses, but I think it's more than a fair trade-off.

And the one glaring problem: My left controller loses tracking with the headset with a distressing regularity. Sometimes, every few minutes. Very occasionally the right one as well. This completely breaks immersion and makes Beat Saber an exercise in extreme frustration. The problem is can be rectified by removing and replacing the AA battery in the controller (I have come to greatly appreciate the magnetic battery door latch), but soon recurs.

I have no idea if I got a defective unit or if this will turn out to be a widespread problem. I have put in a trouble ticket with Oculus for this, so we'll see what happens and I will update the review here when I hear.

One star off for now.

EDIT: My tracking issues turned out to be environmental; the Quest seems to hate to have sunlight (especially changing sunlight) and other IR sources in view. This can be exacerbated by having reflective surfaces in the play area.

A combination of granite counter tops in the open kitchen, lots of framed prints, a slightly shiny floor and sun spilling in through the blinds seems to be my particular problem. Support at Oculus via email was great.

Would be nice if I could play in the living room, but I will have to find an alternate space.

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Ian Miller

This is a top-notch product! Aside from a bit of stuttering....

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2019

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Edit, 12/28/20:
I've had this device for nearly two years now and have a few more comments to make. First, it's still a great first-gen standalone VR system, with the ability to play graphically-intensive games at a usually-decent frame-rate (expect frame-drops frequently, though). I'm still rating this a solid 4 out of 5 stars. It still has issues with smoothly running games with a stable frame-rate, with intermittent stuttering. Honestly, it annoyed me enough to replace the system thrice (thanks, Oculus) to try and find a system that didn't stutter, but every one I've owned does to a degree. Four "defective" devices in a row seems unlikely, so...I've finally come to accept it's just the limitations of the hardware, running all this stuff on a mobile VR system. I wish that lightbulb had gone off sooner, as I feel kind of bad now for requesting replacements on something that isn't actually a bug, apparently. So, keep in mind: If you want a lag-free mobile VR experience...sadly, it's still several years off, I think.

Original review:
I was lucky enough to receive my Quest on release day and immediately booted it up, having bought a ton of games earlier when the store opened. Set-up was a breeze (only took about five minutes or so, maybe less), and then I was in First Steps. Wow, what a cool experience! I actually replay it on occasion (I love that you can do that!) because it's just so fun. The controls were fairly intuitive and I find the experience of physically grabbing objects to be wonderful. Coming from the Oculus Go, the 6 DOF for your two controllers is truly a game-changer.

The addition of room-scale to VR is awesome! I've only had Google Cardboard-like headsets and then the Go, so I had nothing to compare it to. Wow. Just...wow. I play Super Hot daily and it still blows my mind that I can actually drop to the floor to dodge bullets and then roll behind cover! I have started to use the Quest as an exercise device, with Beat Saber and Super Hot being my favorites (for a game where "time only moves when you move", Super Hot is a surprisingly intense workout). I await the Quest 2 and will buy it day-one.

So, for my glowing review, why four stars? I'm not sure if my device is slightly defective or if I'm just sensitive to screen-tearing and stuttering, but I just can't ignore the stuttering that happens in (admittedly graphically-intense) games like Job Simulator and Drop Dead: Dual Strike. For example, when loading up Office Worker in Job Sim, the environment lags a bit when moving around at times or when a lot of things are happening. In Drop Dead, it's also present, to a noticeable degree. Again, it in no way makes the Quest unusable, but I was immediately disappointed to spot flaws in my brand-new device. Or is a certain amount of stuttering supposed to happen and expected? I really don't know, as I've never played games this demanding on a stand-alone headset before.

I don't know if it warrants a return or not. Aside from the stuttering and glitches (my controllers lose tracking in Beat Saber with annoying frequency and reinserting the batteries doesn't fix it), the Quest is near-perfect and I have never had a gaming experience like it. If I do return it, I'll buy another physically from a store, I think. Just in case.

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