Articles by Charlie Wacholz

Even among other tech and gaming equipment, the Oculus Quest 2 is very susceptible to damage. Whether you’re protecting your headset from sunlight, scratches threatening your Quest’s lenses, or just plain ol’ gravity, a case is a necessity for any Oculus Quest 2 owner. Of course, Facebook and Oculus happen to have their own case, but several other manufacturers have also thrown their hats into the ring. Here are some of the best Oculus Quest 2 cases.

Best overall: Oculus Quest 2 Carrying Case

It’s no coincidence that the official case leads the pack. While most cases are designed for the original Quest, this one was made with the slightly smaller Quest 2 in mind. Thanks to its compact, stylish design, the Official Quest 2 carrying case is ideal.

It’ll easily keep all your accessories secure in most situations, and there’s room for everything here. Tuck away your headset, controllers, charging cable, and power adapter for safekeeping. The custom inlay is designed to hold everythi…

If you’ve ever played the Oculus Quest 2 while sitting down or for long periods of time, you’ve probably realized that Facebook’s latest VR offering isn’t very comfortable to wear. Many of the Quest 2’s most popular games, like Beat Saber or Superhot VR, require users to stand while playing. Still, nobody wants to watch Netflix or play Tetris on their feet. If you’re looking for a more traditional, seated gaming experience, you’ll need a few things to help improve the experience. Here are some of the best seated VR accessories for Oculus Quest 2.

Premium experience at a premium price

Quest 2 Elite Strap with Battery and Carrying Case

Staff Pick

The Elite Strap with a battery delivers necessary comfort, but it also makes extended play sessions a lot more palatable thanks to its built-in battery pack. The ability to charge your Quest 2 as you play makes everything easier as long as you’re willing to shell out the cash. Thankfully, the strap comes with a carrying case for your Q…

Have you gone through all the motions to set up your Oculus Quest 2 and PC to use Oculus Air Link only to encounter a litany of performance or stability issues? Don’t worry; there’s probably nothing wrong with your Quest or your PC. The culprit’s probably your internet connection. Before we get started, though, double check these steps to ensure you’re actually all set up before we get to troubleshooting.

Jump to:

PC settings
Game settings
Improving your connection internet

How to get the best performance from Oculus Air Link

Before you actually try to play any VR games on your PC, make sure your PC can handle VR gaming. Going through all the other steps to make sure Air Link works won’t help if a game just can’t run on your PC. Before you start, check your computer’s processor, RAM, operating system, and graphics card.

Go to your PC’s settings.
Click on System.
Click on About. This will bring up information on your PC’s processor.
Check to see that your PC’s processor is…

Light on its feet

Oculus Quest 2

$300 at GameStop

Pros

Cheap
Chordless
No setup
Versatile

Cons

Uncomfortable in extended play sessions
Forced Facebook integration

The Oculus Quest 2 brings a few quality of life improvements and resolution upgrades to Facebook’s revolutionary take on VR that blends the chordless user experience of mobile VR with nearly PC-caliber experiences. That said, it doesn’t shake things up quite the same way that the original Quest did.

Heavy-Hitter

Valve Index

$1,480 at Amazon

Pros

Best premium headset on the market
Built for high-performance
High-quality controllers

Cons

Expensive
Finicky setup
Bad for first-timers
Requires a gaming PC

The Index is the benchmark for premium VR gaming. Not only is it built to seamlessly work with Valve’s PC gaming platform, Steam, but it also boasts the best hardware in its class. While Valve’s other hardware has consistently missed the mark, the Index is a clear hit.

The Oculus Quest and …

Best answer: It’s unclear at the moment. PlayStation’s been tight-lipped about their next VR outing since they announced it last February, but manual IPD adjustment has become commonplace among most VR headsets on the market. To add fuel to this speculation, multiple rumors about the next PS VR have suggested that the new headset will introduce several quality of life changes, including manual IPD adjustment.

What is IPD adjustment, and why does it matter?

IPD, which stands for interpupillary distance, is the distance between the center of a person’s eyes. Players come in different shapes and sizes, so IPD drastically varies from person to person. Because the screens on VR headsets are designed to be held so close to the user’s face, even just a few millimeters can make a world of difference. Headsets must cover a range of IPDs so that they can accommodate a range of players, too.

Since the first PS VR launched nearly five years ago, companies like Oculus and Valve have made massi…