I am looking to get a gaming system just to pass time and keep my rear home. I was thinking maybe VR but unsure how good they are or should I just go with a PlayStation whatever the latest number is.
Just looking for some advice from the all knowing nerdery. I don't feel like building a PC system. TIA

The Meta Quest platform is your best bet for current gen VR. You don't need a console or a PC to play, the headset can run games completely on its own as standalone hardware. The Quest 2 just dropped to $199 recently, and while it's not the newest Quest model it's an incredible value at that price.

Thank you all. I decided to try that meta quest 2 deal. I had a Best Buy gift card and they had it at $199. Gonna give it a try.

Try out the Bigscreen app. They have social lobbies where there are always people hosting 3D movies and a variety of things. One of the Quest apps I use the most because I can kick back on my couch and enjoy.

TxAg82 said:

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I bought a Quest 3 almost on a whim to give flight sim VR a try. I am very impressed with it. The stand alone VR experience within the Meta ecosystem is easy to use and had lots of great features. Pass through video and mixed reality is really neat. It also works well as a PCVR headset to use use programs like Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Interesting. I've been wanting to get into VR for a flight Sim.

bigtruckguy3500 said:

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TxAg82 said:

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I bought a Quest 3 almost on a whim to give flight sim VR a try. I am very impressed with it. The stand alone VR experience within the Meta ecosystem is easy to use and had lots of great features. Pass through video and mixed reality is really neat. It also works well as a PCVR headset to use use programs like Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Interesting. I've been wanting to get into VR for a flight Sim.

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It's amazing the immersion level is so much better than 2D. That being said you really need some serious PC horsepower to maintain the detail and resolution.

I have both the Quest 2 and 3. The two has been very reliable with good battery life. The 3 has better resolution and far better pass through, but the battery life is not as good and I've had my first one brick. Meta replaced it under warranty. In fact I have had a total of 5 Oculus/Meta headsets and only two are still working including the 3 that was replaced in the last few weeks.

If you like golf, be sure to get Golf+ and Walkabout Mini Golf. There's a Golf+ thread on the Golf board. VR golf is impressive on the Quest.

Half Life: Alyx and Star Wars: Squadrons are must plays in VR.

I'll be honest, I was hugely anticipating squadrons and it got a big meh from me. The flight controls weren't very satisfying, it felt very much like an arcade game.

I much preferred Elite Dangerous, even though the broader game (gameplay loop/etc) is pretty meh - the space flight felt weighty and impactful. Had so much fun puttering about on bounty missions or space trucking with a podcast on.

My experience with VR was that seated experiences (racing sims, flight sims, euro truck simulator, etc) were generally the most compelling. Particularly with the right accessories (full hotas setup for flight, wheel for racing, etc).

aggieforester05 said:

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I have both the Quest 2 and 3. The two has been very reliable with good battery life. The 3 has better resolution and far better pass through, but the battery life is not as good and I've had my first one brick. Meta replaced it under warranty. In fact I have had a total of 5 Oculus/Meta headsets and only two are still working including the 3 that was replaced in the last few weeks.

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If buying only 1 tomorrow, which would you buy, the cheaper 2 or newer Quest 3?

The Quest 3. The Quest 2, IMO, was more of a mid gen upgrade to the original Quest. More like a Quest 1.5. The Quest 3 is a full on "next gen" upgrade. Better lenses, better pass thru, and many games with upgraded visuals.

That being said, if money is tight and you are new to VR the Quest 2 will still blow you away.

But if the cost difference isn't a huge deal, go for the Quest 3. I'd also recommend getting the BoboVR M3 Pro headstrap and battery pack. Currently $50 on Amazon... and absolute must, the standard Quest straps hurt after 10 min. BoboVR also has this strap for the Quest 2. 100x more comfortable and the battery will just about double your play time.

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bigtruckguy3500 said:

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TxAg82 said:

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I bought a Quest 3 almost on a whim to give flight sim VR a try. I am very impressed with it. The stand alone VR experience within the Meta ecosystem is easy to use and had lots of great features. Pass through video and mixed reality is really neat. It also works well as a PCVR headset to use use programs like Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Interesting. I've been wanting to get into VR for a flight Sim.

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It's amazing the immersion level is so much better than 2D. That being said you really need some serious PC horsepower to maintain the detail and resolution.

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The immersion in VR flying is crazy good. I have dropped hand controllers or a mouse on the floor multiple times thinking I was sitting them down on the passenger seat next to me or up on the glareshield.

You aren't kidding about the horsepower. "Trying out" flight sim VR on the Quest 3 ended up costing me quite a bit extra after upgrading the PC.

As for the question of Quest 2 or 3. Get the 3 if you can afford the extra cost.

If you are are into flight sim and try out VR you will not want to go back to flying on a monitor.

We have also talked about getting one of these. We have a 6 year old daughter that we think might like it. For me, maybe a golf game or other sports. For my wife, maybe some workout stuff. We saw a "walk the plank" game that might be fun for our parents.

Anyway…question…the 64GB 128GB 256GB options I see. For what we might be looking for, is the 64 GB sufficient or should I get one that's more robust?

Bumping for more practical info.

Just purchased the Quest 3 for the hell of it and new to VR. (I'm not really a gamer, but interested in movie/tv/other applications)

If you end up wanting to spend a lot of time on Quest 3, you absolutely need to invest into getting a BOBOVR M3. I'm on my phone so I can't link it, but you can buy on Amazon or directly from their website.

Absolute game changer for $50. It's very comfortable (the default strap is way too uncomfortable for longer sessions) and it comes with a battery pack to extend your playtime.

Can you link the Meta Quest 3 to the Xbox Series X? I have flight simulator 2024 on Game Pass. Would be cool if you could play it with VR.

Also, I have the BOBOVR for the Meta Quest 2 (it's my kids VR), but thinking about getting them the Quest 3 for Christmas. Does the BOBOVR for the Quest 2 fit the Quest 3?

No VR support on the Xbox. I wish they did, that would be really cool.

And I think they make an adapter for the BoboVR for the Quest 2 to work on the Quest 3.

Isn't Game Pass coming to Quest?

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Isn't Game Pass coming to Quest?

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It already is. I haven't used it a lot... I much prefer to just play on my Xbox on my nice TV. But it can be a neat experience.

I suppose it can be a good portable option to play in bed or on vacation. Just need to connect a controller via bluetooth and away you go.

VR newbie needs help. Setting cost differences aside, is the Quest 3 the preferred get over the 3S?

My understanding is one of the biggest differences is the Quest 3S uses different lenses than the standard Quest 3. I haven't used the 3S, but I do have a Quest 3 and I can tell you that it was a HUGE upgrade over the lenses in the 1st/2nd gen Quest models.

They are so good in the 3 that you really do lose yourself in the emersion. The tech isn't perfected yet, but they are really good. With the older lenses (which I assume is similar to what is used in the 3S), your eyes sorta fought the lenses with a more narrow view angle and the edges being sorta blurry. It would take you out of the moment sometimes. It's still good quality and doesn't ruin the VR experience... but those Quest 3 lenses are pretty awesome.

PS: Don't overlook my post above about the 3rd party headstrap... it's a must.

jr15aggie said:

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My understanding is one of the biggest differences is the Quest 3S uses different lenses than the standard Quest 3. I haven't used the 3S, but I do have a Quest 3 and I can tell you that it was a HUGE upgrade over the lenses in the 1st/2nd gen Quest models.

They are so good in the 3 that you really do lose yourself in the emersion. The tech isn't perfected yet, but they are really good. With the older lenses (which I assume is similar to what is used in the 3S), your eyes sorta fought the lenses with a more narrow view angle and the edges being sorta blurry. It would take you out of the moment sometimes. It's still good quality and doesn't ruin the VR experience... but those Quest 3 lenses are pretty awesome.

PS: Don't overlook my post above about the 3rd party headstrap... it's a must.

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Thank ya!!! Just picked up the Quest 3 from Target. The small size of the box kinda threw me. Not sure why I was expecting something bigger.

And yes, I'm ordering the head strap now.

That's awesome. Enjoy.

Be sure to check out the Big Screen app. It's free and there are always lots of people hosting "social" lobbies with 3D movies and all kinds of stuff. It's like being in a movie theater... One of my favorite things to do in VR

If you have a Playstation already and don't mind a wire, PSVR2 will give you a great experience and the price has come down a lot.

If you don't care about the best visuals and want a wire-free experience, then get a Quest.