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Oculus Quest 2 256GB

$399 at Amazon

Pros

Lots of room for games
More affordable than the competition

Cons

30% more expensive
No microSD slot for expandable storage

The Oculus Quest 2 with 256GB of storage gives you enough room for 20-50 Oculus Quest games before running out of space. There’s enough space where you can download a movie for offline viewing, but don’t go crazy with that since there’s no microSD card slot. Beyond that, this version has no exclusive features that the 64GB lacks.

Best for PC gamers

Oculus Quest 2 64GB

$299 at Amazon

Pros

Cheaper
Supports all the same features and games as 256GB model

Cons

Not enough storage for many newer games
Deleting games deletes save data
No microSD slot for expandable storage

The 64GB variant of the Oculus Quest 2 supports all the same features and games as the larger storage version. Since many newer Quest games take up 8GB or more, this version is likely best for gamers who wa…

Budget friendly

Oculus Quest 2 64GB

$299 at Amazon

Pros

Cheaper
Has enough storage for a lot of users
Supports all the same features as larger variant
Supports all the same games as larger variant

Cons

Not enough storage for hardcore gamers
No microSD slot for expandable storage

The 64GB variant of the Oculus Quest 2 supports all the same features and games as the version with larger storage. It has enough space for many users but will fill up if you’re a hardcore gamer. Its lack of a microSD slot makes storage limitations a more significant issue.

Extra room

Oculus Quest 2 256GB

$399 at Amazon

Pros

Lots of room for games
More affordable than the competition

Cons

Significantly more expensive
No microSD slot

This version of the Oculus Quest 2 sports 256GB of storage, which is more than enough for multiple games and lots of media to enjoy, though it still doesn’t have a microSD slot.

Choosing between the Oculus Quest 2 64GB vs. 256GB? Both varia…

The best Oculus Quest games range from first-person shooters to musical saber swinging, but all of them benefit from the headset’s lack of wires. Most of our standout favorites will have you slicing, diving and grooving across your living room, with no need to worry about staying tethered to your PC. Our top pick, Beat Saber, was available on other systems long before the Quest came out, but this port is the definitive experience. Here are all the top games that any Oculus Quest owner should consider.

Best Overall: Beat Saber

Beat Saber is an incredibly addictive game. In it, you swing sabers through blocks to the beat of popular music. Much like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, Beat Saber is easy to enter but difficult to master. As a result, it’s fun for newcomers to VR and gaming experts trying to skyrocket up the leaderboards.

The untethered nature of the Oculus Quest improves Beat Saber because you won’t have wires in the way when you’re swinging your arms around. Also, because t…

Budget friendly

Oculus Quest 2 64GB

$299 at Amazon

Pros

Cheaper
Has enough storage for a lot of users
Supports all the same features as larger variant
Supports all the same games as larger variant

Cons

Not enough storage for hardcore gamers
No microSD slot for expandable storage

The 64GB variant of the Oculus Quest 2 supports all the same features and games as the version with larger storage. It has enough space for many users but will fill up if you’re a hardcore gamer. Its lack of a microSD slot makes storage limitations a more significant issue.

Extra room

Oculus Quest 2 256GB

$399 at Oculus

Pros

Lots of room for games
More affordable than the competition

Cons

Significantly more expensive
No microSD slot

This version of the Oculus Quest 2 sports 256GB of storage, which is more than enough for multiple games and lots of media to enjoy, though it still doesn’t have a microSD slot.

Both versions of the Oculus Quest 2 support the same features …

Best answer: Yes, you can order replacement Touch Controllers for your Oculus Quest 2 or Oculus Quest directly from Oculus. You can also purchase them separately if you’ve only lost or broken one Touch Controller.

Controlling the left: Quest 2 Replacement Controller (Left) ($69 at Oculus)
Controlling the right: Quest 2 Replacement Controller (Right) ($69 at Oculus)
Controlling the left: Oculus Quest Touch Left-hand Controller ($69 at Oculus)
Controlling the right: Oculus Quest Touch Right-hand Controller ($69 at Oculus)

Staying in touch

The Touch Controllers are some of the most important components of the Oculus Quest 2 and Oculus Quest, and are certainly the best Oculus Quest 2 accessories. They allow you to interact with Oculus Quest games, apps, and the headset’s interface. Everything from Beat Saber to the Settings menu can be controlled with a Touch Controller. The Touch Controllers that ship with the original Oculus Quest are not as robust as previous versions of the Touc…

Facebook’s most controversial decision regarding Oculus hardware is being investigated in an antitrust case.

What you need to know

Facebook is being investigated in Germany for forcing a link between Oculus VR headsets and Facebook accounts.
New Oculus hardware currently requires a Facebook account.
46 US states recently filed a separate lawsuit against Facebook regarding potential antitrust issues.

Facebook is under investigation for potential antitrust issues surrounding its Oculus virtual reality headsets. Germany’s Federal Cartel Office, also known as the Bundeskartellamt, initiated proceedings against Facebook earlier today. The aim of the proceedings is to “examine the linkage between Oculus virtual reality products and the social network and Facebook platform” (via Tech Crunch).

Facebook announced earlier this year that Oculus headsets would require a Facebook account. Additionally, Facebook announced that it would end support for Oculus accounts in 2023, meaning that ev…

A fully charged Oculus Quest or Oculus Quest 2 will give you about 2-3 hours of battery life, depending on the VR experience you’re using. For some players, that’s not nearly long enough for a good gaming session in something like Rec Room or Vader Immortal III, or for an extended media session in an app like Netflix. Battery packs are some of the best Oculus Quest accessories and can double, or even triple, the battery life of your headset.

Go for the combo

Quest 2 Elite Strap with Battery and Carrying Case

Staff pick

This bundle is the only way you can get a Quest 2 Elite Strap with a battery built-in. The extra battery doubles the battery life of the Oculus Quest 2, according to Facebook. Just make sure you only grab one if you have an Oculus Quest 2 since it doesn’t work with the original Oculus Quest.

$129 at Best Buy

Big and beefy

Anker PowerCore 10000

The Anker PowerCore 10000 offers a lot of reliability and power and is a popular favorite for powering mobile dev…

Budget friendly

Oculus Quest 2 64GB

$299 at Amazon

Pros

Cheaper
Has enough storage for a lot of users
Supports all the same features as larger variant
Supports all the same games as larger variant

Cons

Not enough storage for hardcore gamers
No microSD slot for expandable storage

The 64GB variant of the Oculus Quest 2 supports all the same features and games as the version with larger storage. It has enough space for many users but will fill up if you’re a hardcore gamer. Its lack of a microSD slot makes storage limitations a more significant issue.

Extra room

Oculus Quest 2 256GB

$399 at Amazon

Pros

Lots of room for games
More affordable than the competition

Cons

Significantly more expensive
No microSD slot

This version of the Oculus Quest 2 sports 256GB of storage, which is more than enough for multiple games and lots of media to enjoy, though it still doesn’t have a microSD slot.

Both versions of the Oculus Quest 2 support the same features an…

New and improved

Oculus Quest 2

From $299 at Amazon

Pros

Runs on new Snapdragon XR2 processor
Has a 90Hz display
Has 6GB of RAM
Lighter than original Oculus Quest
Cheaper than original Oculus Quest
Option for up to 256GB of storage
Supports all Oculus Quest games

Cons

Only has one headphone jack
Doesn’t work with some old accessories
Lacks “true blacks” due to LCD display

The Oculus Quest 2 is lighter and more powerful than its predecessor. With the Snapdragon XR2 processor, a new 90Hz display, and 6GB of RAM, the Oculus Quest 2 is the best way to experience the Oculus platform.

An aging headset

Oculus Quest

From $399 at Amazon

Pros

Plays growing library of Oculus Quest games
Has two headphones jacks, allowing more options
Shows “true blacks” with OLED display

Cons

Heavier than Oculus Quest 2
Has processor that’s several years old
More expensive than Oculus Quest 2
Only has 4GB of RAM
Max option of 128GB of storage
Running out of stock

The original Oc…

What’s better than finding a game you love, finding a game you love, and only having to pay for it once to play it on two devices. Many popular games support cross-buy between the Oculus Quest 2, Oculus Quest, and Oculus Rift. If you buy any of the games in this collection for one platform, you’ll get them on the other without having to spend another penny. Ensure that when you’re grabbing all of these games, you know how much storage you need on your device.

Shoot to the music

Pistol Whip

Staff Pick

This rhythmic shooter brings the action to you. You shoot, dodge, dance, and defeat enemies to the music’s rhythm to feel like you’re in an action movie.

$25 Oculus Store

Hack and slash

Until You Fall

Editor’s Choice

This arcade-inspired title has you hack and slash your way to victory. You can attack, block, cast spells, and dodge to the game’s synth-wave soundtrack. The game includes a variety of weapons to fight against monsters.

$25 at Oculus Store

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