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  • - The Meta Quest 2 is unique, (energetic techno music)

  • not just because it's the only good standalone VR headset

  • that you can buy,

  • but because after almost a year and a half

  • since it's release, it's still getting better.

  • While most devices like phones, laptops

  • and TVs rarely get better after their initial release,

  • the Quest 2's list of features just keeps growing.

  • Meta continually releases major updates,

  • expanding the capabilities

  • of both its hardware and software.

  • The full list of improvements is too long to include here,

  • but compared to at launch,

  • the Quest 2 supports 120 Hertz refresh rate in some games,

  • delivering smoother visuals than before.

  • It can also natively connect to PC's wirelessly,

  • making it possible to play games like "Half-Life Alyx"

  • that aren't available on the Quest Store.

  • And if you're on iOS,

  • you'll soon be able to export your VR fitness stats

  • from the Oculus Move app over to the Apple Health app.

  • As an owner of one of these headsets,

  • all of that change makes me happy that I bought one,

  • and as someone who works for The Verge,

  • that long-lasting support makes it easier for me

  • to recommend to people,

  • except for the part where you still need a Facebook account

  • to set up one of these headsets.

  • Mark Zuckerberg said in late 2021

  • that there may be some changes

  • to that requirement at some point,

  • but it's still murky on when or if it will arrive.

  • The good news is that we don't expect this headset

  • to be replaced anytime soon,

  • so even though it's a year and a half old,

  • it's still a worthwhile purchase.

  • Whether you're interested in getting a Quest 2

  • or you already have one, but need a few pointers,

  • I'm gonna highlight some

  • of the headset's most useful features

  • and some accessories

  • that might make your VR experience a little better.

  • While the soft strap (energetic music)

  • that's included with the Quest 2 is fine

  • for some on again, off again VR,

  • it's a little flimsy

  • and it doesn't support the headset's weight all that well.

  • If you intend to invest a lot of time in VR,

  • I suggest grabbing the Oculus Elite Strap,

  • which costs $50 or sometimes less when there's a deal.

  • To me, it's easily worth the cost.

  • It distributes the weight of the headset more evenly,

  • even around my large noggin.

  • And I like that once it's secure,

  • I don't need to keep readjusting it during intense gameplay,

  • unlike the standard strap.

  • And even if you play games that don't require movement,

  • the elite Strap is just the more comfortable option.

  • But if you buy one,

  • just try to avoid yanking the headset off

  • without first making strap adjustments.

  • It's more fragile than it looks

  • and from my own experience, it can develop cracks over time

  • if you don't treat it nicely.

  • And if you wanna give yourself a project,

  • there's a way (upbeat music)

  • to get both comfort and far better sounding audio

  • from the Quest 2.

  • It involves a couple of extra purchases

  • and a little bit of disassembly,

  • but you won't void your warranty.

  • You can turn your Quest 2 into a FrankenQuest

  • with HTC's Deluxe Audio Strap that usually costs around $90,

  • but sometimes less.

  • You'll also need these adapters

  • that cost around $20 on Amazon.

  • These snap onto the end of HTC's strap,

  • allowing this Vive accessory to work with your Quest 2.

  • Just be careful as you unclip the old strap and install one.

  • Then, plug in the 3.5 millimeter cable

  • into the Quest 2's headphone jack

  • and you've got a completely transformed headset.

  • Despite its similarities to the elite strap,

  • I don't think the HTC strap is quite as comfortable.

  • I mean, it is technically a hack job after all,

  • but if good audio is slightly higher on your list

  • than achieving ideal comfort, the headphones built

  • into HTC's strap make it worth the purchase.

  • They offer much more base and depth

  • than those little speakers built into the side

  • of the Quest 2 straps.

  • They also offer a wide range of movement,

  • allowing you to put them right up to your ear

  • or let them hover a few inches away.

  • Recharging the Quest 2 is easy,

  • just plug in a USB C cable, (energetic music)

  • but if you're recharging your headset in a busy space,

  • it's somewhat likely that your headset might get yanked

  • off the table and meet a disastrous fate.

  • Or you may just forget to charge it,

  • which to me can also be a disaster.

  • Anker's charging cradle for the Quest 2

  • and it's two wireless controllers

  • might be just what you need.

  • It's kind of pricey at a hundred dollars,

  • but it offers a simple way

  • to secure your gear as it charges,

  • and instead of having to align the USB C plug with the port,

  • not that that's difficult,

  • the cradle includes a clever magnetic mechanism that slots

  • into the headsets charging.

  • This way, you only need to align it with the cradle

  • for it to secure and begin charging.

  • This kit also includes two rechargeable battery packs,

  • one for each controller, so they'll always be topped up.

  • One of my favorite built-in features

  • on the Quest 2 is its passthrough viewing mode,

  • which lets you see through its external cameras.

  • Their job is usually to make sure

  • that you don't bump into anything while you're, say,

  • doing the limbo to avoid being shot in "Super Hot VR".

  • Passthrough mode is really handy to turn on

  • when someone in the house is calling for you

  • and you wanna be able to see them

  • without having to take the headset off.

  • Though I'll admit, it's also a great tool

  • that makes it possible to see a drink or a snack

  • without taking the headset off.

  • Just note that what you'll see is a rather pixelated,

  • black and white view of reality, but it's still useful

  • if you need to quickly orient yourself in the real world.

  • The Quest 2 has a lot (bright music)

  • of great games like "Beat Saber",

  • "Resident Evil 4", "Tetris Effect Connected" and more

  • but it's true that there are some games

  • that you should play that are still exclusive to the PC.

  • But with the Oculus link feature built into the Quest,

  • simply plugging the headset

  • into your PC's USB 3 port will let experience them.

  • Those can be purchased in varying lengths

  • from Amazon for about $20.

  • I'd recommend getting one that's at least 10 feet long.

  • After you install the Oculus Desktop app for Windows,

  • connecting your Quest will essentially turn it

  • into a tethered Oculus Rift of sorts.

  • You'll then be able to buy and play games made

  • for tethered headsets that have better graphics

  • than Quest 2 games, like "Half-Life Alyx",

  • "BONEWORKS", "Budget Cuts" and more.

  • Oculus Link is a great option

  • for people who wanna remain seated while they play,

  • but there's another built-in option,

  • if you'd rather stand and have the freedom to move around.

  • It's called Oculus Air Link and it connects you to a PC

  • in a similar way, but without a cable holding you down.

  • While it grants you more freedom to move around,

  • both the visual fidelity and the latency can take a big hit

  • without the wired connection, and to get playable results,

  • you'll need to have a pretty capable wifi router

  • on a network that isn't too congested with other devices.

  • Even with its faults,

  • I prefer Air Link to being tethered,

  • but you should try both of them out

  • to see for yourself. (energetic music)

  • I love that both of those options are free

  • but if you wanna spend a lot of time connecting wirelessly

  • to a PC, I recommend buying the Virtual Desktop app

  • on the Quest Store.

  • It's $20, and while it's similar to Air Link

  • in that it helps you connect wirelessly to a PC,

  • it offers a much wider scope of customizable features

  • and settings that will likely make

  • for a better wireless experience.

  • It's basically worth the price of admission

  • to have your own virtual theater to watch movies in.

  • When you're in virtual worlds,

  • it's often so fun (upbeat music)

  • that you wish other people could enjoy

  • and observe it with you.

  • Thankfully, that's very easy to do with the Quest.

  • When you're in a game,

  • hitting the Oculus button will bring up

  • the quick actions menu

  • and one of the buttons on screen will turn on casting.

  • You'll then see a list of compatible devices,

  • which will include TVs and streaming devices

  • that support Google Cast,

  • as well as phones or tablets

  • that have the Oculus app running on them.

  • Casting what you see in the headset

  • onto another screen is a great way to make VR feel more

  • like a group activity.

  • So if you're having a party

  • or if it's just you and another person,

  • this is definitely a feature that you should try out.

  • This feature is also great

  • for showing VR newcomers the kind of fun

  • that they can have in virtual worlds

  • or helping to guide them

  • when they're getting stuck in a game.

  • The Oculus Store

  • and the Quest has many great games and experiences

  • but it might not have everything you're looking for.

  • In addition to Oculus Link, (upbeat music)

  • there's another avenue for checking out some interesting

  • and sometimes free VR content

  • but it's gonna require a little work on your end.

  • Sidequest is an app for Windows, Mac OS and Linux

  • that can help you sideload games and apps

  • onto your Quest or Quest 2 headset.

  • This is a great place to find interesting VR tech demos,

  • early indie projects

  • that could someday become big hits and more.

  • One of my favorites is a fan-made mod for "Doom III".

  • The team added good VR controls and movement to the PC game.

  • Perhaps my favorite part of that mod is

  • that it actually copies over the entire PC game

  • onto the Quest storage

  • and runs it off the headset's hardware, which is amazing.

  • To give you another example,

  • Sidequest is where you can find a mod

  • that lets you import custom songs

  • into the Quest version of "Beat Saber".

  • You can use your own music

  • or, like, use the audio from my voice

  • and make a level out of it, like I'm doing right now.

  • There are a couple ways to get started.

  • You can connect your quest headset

  • to a PC that has Sidequest on it,

  • or if you're an Android user

  • there's an official app that I recommend trying.

  • Depending on your knowhow

  • with sideloading apps and troubleshooting

  • the setup process could take anywhere

  • from five to 20 minutes.

  • If you wanna try it out,

  • visit the Sidequest's YouTube channel

  • for a tutorial on setting it up with a PC

  • and if you wanna go to Android route,

  • the Cas and Chary VR YouTube channel has an easy

  • to follow guide.

  • I bought my Quest 2 close to launch in 2020

  • and each of these tips have expanded my enjoyment with it

  • far beyond what I initially expected.

  • So if you're just now buying one,

  • hopefully these tips will help you out.

  • (static crackling)

- The Meta Quest 2 is unique, (energetic techno music)

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These features make the Quest 2 worth it

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    林宜悉 發佈於 2022 年 04 月 02 日
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