Learn all about the Oculus Quest

The viewer had very good ratings. It started from a clear disadvantage: it required a lot of miniturization and was limited in terms of image quality due to the power of its chip. However, it stood up to other wired equipment, and many people were encouraged to enter the world of virtual reality with this headset.

Oculus Quest 2 / Meta Quest 2 (2020)

At the end of 2020 the Oculus Quest 2 was presented, later renamed in 2021 to Meta Quest 2. This model was upgraded to a chip designed specifically for VR equipment, the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2. It went up to 6 GB of RAM and also improved its internal screens. The resolution went up to 1,832 by 1,920 per eye and the refresh rate increased to 120Hz, exponentially improving the user experience. The company also sought to make the product much more ergonomic. The weight was significantly reduced and part of the design was modified so that it could adapt better to the face.

This model is currently available in a model of 128GB (349 euros) and 256GB of internal memory (449 euros). It is also available in two colors.

Accessories for Oculus Quest

Props are also a critical part of Meta’s VR ecosystem. The most important are the following:

Touch – Drivers for Quest 2

The controls for the Quest 2 are individual for each hand. Each one is priced at 79 euros. They have their own analog stick and a series of capacitive sensors that detect the position of the player’s hand at all times. In this way, they can detect not only movement, but gestures such as clenching their fists. They also have some LEDs that are not visible to the eyebut which allow the movement of the hull itself to be measured.

Oculus Link cable

This five meter cable is not just any USB-C cable. Allows you to turn your Oculus Quest 2 into a extension of your computer. In this way, you can use the virtual reality headset to play games on your PC through the VR headset. There are already quite a few games compatible with this system —on Steam, for example—. Of course, the cable is not cheap, it is worth 99 euros.

Anker charging base

This base is licensed by Meta, and allows you to charge both the Touch and the Quest 2. It has a perfect design, is quite compact and costs about 99 euros.

What is the Oculus ecosystem?

OculusGo

It is the mobile app that you should use to set up your Oculus. Through it you can activate your headset, update it and consult the Meta application store. The app is available for iOS and Android terminals.

Oculus Air

Just because the Quests are standalone devices doesn’t mean you can’t run games on your PC and enjoy them in virtual reality glasses. This functionality allows gamers to use the computer to render games and deliver content to the headset wirelessly. It is only available for Meta Quest 2. It is activated by installing the ‘Oculus Link’ program on the computer. Obviously, it gives worse results than using the cable, but it is fully functional.

app store

You can visit it from your mobile, from your glasses or even from a browser with your computer. The oculus store It’s packed with apps. From it you can buy games, simulation environments and even apps for productivity. Unlike other app stores, you won’t find as much free-to-play content as in the Play Store, for example. However, the apps and games that are uploaded to this platform have a very high bar in terms of quality.

Best Apps for Oculus Quest

We already know the specifications of these virtual reality headsets from Meta. But the really interesting part comes when we explore its ecosystem of applications and games. In this first block we will show you the best virtual reality apps that you can find in this system at the moment for productivity and simulation. A little later we will talk about video games.

Virtuous

It can be used as a game, but Virtuoso is a tool that allows you to produce music at the highest level. In this sandbox you can play the instrument you want, modify your creations with your own editing environment like a music engineer and even share your works. It costs around 20 dollars and if you have basic knowledge of music, you will enjoy it like a dwarf.

Vermilion

If you thought fine art had peaked with apps like Procreate for iPad Pro, there’s more. In Vermillon you can make your paintings in oil with your easel exactly as in real life. It doesn’t allow as much variety as Procreate, but if you’re good at painting, you’ll know how to get impressive performance out of it. It is also worth 20 dollars.

engage

If you have ever used Microsoft Teams, this is the same, but focused on the world of VR. It has all the functionalities of the Microsoft program, but in a totally 3D virtual environment. It is the perfect space for organize meetings, talk business or take notes. The basic level is free and it doesn’t stop improving.

Collab HUB

This app costs about 9 dollars, and allows any teacher to present their explanations in an intuitive, simple and very elegant way, both individually and in groups through virtual whiteboards.

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